The One Who Sews Has the Newer Clothes: A Very Basic Introduction to Sewing

A quick guide to using a sewing machine. It has a brief history of the sewing machine first, followed by a list of basic things you'll need to use one:thread, bobbins, all that good stuff. It explains different types of fabric, how to wind a bobbin, how to thread a machine and adjust the tension, and what type of needle and thread to use with what fabric. Then it has instructions for a quick and easy tote-bag. Good for a beginner who may be feeling a bit intimidated.