Sew Fast, Faster, Fastest: Timesaving Techniques and Shortcuts for Busy Sewers (A Rodale sewing book) - Softcover

Sue Hausmann, star of the PBS television series "America Sews" and senior vice president of education for Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine Company, has been a sewing educator for more than 20 years. Through her show, she teaches and inspires millions of viewers to enjoy sewing. To date, Sue has taped more than 200 episodes of "America Sews" and has published 16 companion books and 8 videos for that series.

Sew Fast, Faster, Fastest

You don't have to spend a lot of time at your sewing machine or serger to create garments that look as if you had bought them in the finest department store. Sue Hausmann, star of the PBS series "America Sews" and senior vice president of education for Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine Company, shares her speed-sewing techniques for making every type of garment, which means you can start and finish a project in hours-- not days! In no time at all, you'll be sewing gorgeous clothing. And you'll be having fun, too!

Beautiful photographs of Sue's favorite fast projects, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, as well as Sue's fast, faster, fastest techniques will inspire you to start sewing today. You'll learn more than 100 construction techniques, garment details, and finishing techniques, including:

* Timesaving techniques for basting, lining, and sewing facings, darts, and pleats
* Fast ways to sew sleeves, collars, waistbands, and zippers
* Quick finishing details such as belt loops, buttonholes, piping, and hems

Sue Hausmann teaches you how to quickly sew a wardrobe for every season!

"There are a lot of sewing books published, and each one has its own expertise. But when Sue Hausmann speaks, I listen. I was delighted with all of the quick and easy ideas Sue shares with us in Sew Fast, Faster, Fastest. It will hold a permanent place in my library."--Ann Person, president of Stretch & Sew, Inc., and author of Stretch & Sew books

"Sew Fast, Faster, Fastest will definitely appeal to the woman who likes to sew but is short on time. Sue Hausmann knows her stuff when it comes to showing you how to get the most out of your sewing machine. This book has a reader-friendly layout and great illustrations. If you like Sue Hausmann's TV show 'America Sews,' you will love this book."--Sandra Betzina, author of Power Sewing and No Time to Sew and star of the TV series "Sew Perfect"