Tools of the trade: Shear essentials
Eyes have it: Needles and thread
Power stitching and steam heat
Going with the grain: Fabric facts
No more hemming and hawing: Getting set to sew
Stitch in time saves nine: Basic techniques
Pressing matters: Ironing out the wrinkles
Tissue issues: Understanding commercial patterns
Skirting the issue: Painless pants and skirt details
Off the cuff: Simple sleeves and collars
Fitting finale: Perfect fit
Home sewn: Home accent and gifts
How much is that dressing in the window: Curtains and shades
Well-dressed home: Pillows and more
Appendixes: When the sewing gets tough: Finding help and resources
