Ideal for sewers with an interest in quality, style, and individuality, this book reveals techniques once only known to the seamstresses in the couture houses of Paris.
Ideal for sewers with an interest in quality, style, and individuality, this book reveals techniques once only known to the seamstresses in the coutur...
This sewing manual guides beginners through basic techniques and helps build the confidence needed to overcome common mistakes. From choosing fabrics and measuring fit to buying a sewing machine and redesigning a pattern, beginning sewers will find everything they need to create expert garments. Tips include efficient methods of cutting fabric that allow for quick seam assembly and creating a complete home sewing nook. Also included is information on caring for clothing to keep garments looking new.
This sewing manual guides beginners through basic techniques and helps build the confidence needed to overcome common mistakes. From choosing fabrics ...
This new edition of a popular tailoring guide is double in size, adds color photography, and features new and speedier techniques that embrace fusible interfacing and an all-machine-sewn lining technique used in ready-to-wear. More than 700 photos and illustrations accompany instructions detailed enough to allow a beginner who has never taken a sewing class to glide through chapters on patterns and fabrics, proper cutting and marking, methods for pressing and seam finishing, and how-tos that ensure a perfect fit. The choice and tailoring of collars, buttonholes, pockets, and mitered back...
This new edition of a popular tailoring guide is double in size, adds color photography, and features new and speedier techniques that embrace fusible...
This pattern book features step-by-step instructions on fitting and sewing pants for women of all body types using the twin techniques of tissue fitting and fabric fitting. Important sewing choices are highlighted, including choosing fabrics, selecting appropriate alteration tools, and finding styles that are most flattering. The fit-as-you-sew process of making pants is illustrated with progressive photographs and step-by-step illustrations. A variety of styles are covered, including nonroll, expandable, and contour waistbands; side seam and patched pockets; and easy hems and cuffs. This...
This pattern book features step-by-step instructions on fitting and sewing pants for women of all body types using the twin techniques of tissue fitti...