<b>The Book</b> A lively how to and why to sew tutorial that marries attitude and instruction while teaching everything you need to know:<ul><li> How to find the right machine, and become one with it <li>Essential skills, from winding a bobbin to sewing a dart to customizing a pattern <li>Preparing a workspace <li>The Ten Fabric Commandments<li>Laying out and cutting patterns<li>With step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs and illustrations throughout</ul> <b>The Projects</b><ul> <li>Cuddle-Up Cardigan <li>Tender is the Nightie <li>Foxy Boxers <li>Canine Couture Coat <li>Cape Mod <li>Power Tie <li>Tokyo Tie Bag <li>Lucky Scrap Scarf <li>Naughty Secretary Skirt <li>Founcy Tank Top <li>Knockout Knickers <li>And more!</ul> <b>The Patterns</b> Includes ten original patterns—an $80.00 retail value—rated from One Spool (easy) to Three Spools (advanced Beginner) and designed to build skills.