Sewing ShortCuts: Quick & Easy Sewing Cheat Sheets to Sew Easier, Faster, and Better

Struggling with your sewing machine? Tired of looking up how to do things every time you want to sew a project? Can't remember how to thread your machine? Not sure how to finish that seam? Feeling clueless about which fabric and color to use in the first place? The Sewing ShortCuts guide can help, with over 40 step-by-step diagrams and 50 sewing worksheets and planner pages! Each of these "cheat sheets" show you exactly what to do for easy, fast results every time.

• All About Sewing
• How to Use Your Sewing Machine (One-Page Overview)
• How to Setup Your Sewing Machine
• How to Prepare to Sew
• Sewing Machine Types
• How to Find Your Sewing Machine Manual
• Important Pages in My Sewing Machine Manual
• Know Your Sewing Machine Parts
• Sewing Machine Labels (like the ones on my machine!)
• Know Your Sewing Tools
• Know Your Sewing Supplies
• Know Your Cutting Tools
• Know Your Measuring Tools
• Know Your Threads
• Thread Tips & Tricks
• Know Your Needle Parts & Color Codes
• Know Your Fabrics (Is it Woven, Knit, Felt, or Coated?)
• Fabric Names
• Parts of Fabric
• Common Sewing Terms
• How to Thread a Sewing Machine (Four Types)
• How to Thread a Sewing Machine (Upper Thread)
• How to Wind & Insert a Bobbin (Lower Thread)
• Know Your Bobbin Shapes & Styles
• Basic Machine Stitches
• Basic Stretch Stitches
• Common Presser Feet
• Common Seams and Edges
• Common Material Types
• How to Convert Sizes From Inches to Yards to Meters
• How to Convert Yards and Get Enough Fabric
• How to Clip, Notch & Grade Seams, Corners, and Curves
  
• How to Combine Fabric Colors
• Sewing Order From Darts to Buttonholes
• How to Troubleshoot Your Machine

These special sewing worksheets, organizers, and planner pages are also included:

• My Measurements
• My Color Palettes 
• My Primary Sewing Machine 
• My Secondary Sewing Machine 
• Pre-Sew Checklist 
• My Favorite Brands 
• My Favorite Web Sites 
• My Pattern Files 
• My Favorite Settings 
• My Inspirations 
• My Sewing Goals 
• My Project Queue 
• My Project Ideas 
• My Project Information 
• My Support Records 
• Where Is It? 
• My Tools Inventory 
• My Supplies Inventory 
• My Notions Inventory 
• My Fabric Inventory 
• My Swatches 
• My Material Notes 
• My Shopping List 
• My Wish List 
• My Sewing Planner 
• Monthly Planners 

This guide works for nearly any sewing machine!

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Here are some sample pages from the Sewing ShortCuts guide: 

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