Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing

Author: Lotta Jansdotter

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2007-03-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780811852579

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Internationally celebrated designer Lotta Jansdotter collects 24 of her most popular sewing patterns into one irresistible collection. Our innovative packaging makes for easy usereusable pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder inside this full-color, lay-flat spiral bound book. Lotta has included patterns for handy tote bags, smart aprons, chic bed linens, and much more. Each project is paired with step-by-step instructions, charming photographs, inspiring design ideas, and helpful, hand-drawn how-to illustrationseverything you need to make whimsical pieces for the home and beyond. Best of all, there's nothing complicated about the projects. Never has simplicity looked so sophisticated.

The Illustrated Hassle-Free Make Your Own Clothes Book
The Illustrated Hassle-Free Make Your Own Clothes Book

Author: Joan Wiener Bordow

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-09-17

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1628731257

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Here is the straight-up dope on how to make your own clothing. With or without patterns, machines, or fancy materials—anyone can do it! Got some old clothes that you love and that fit well? Use them as patterns for new ones. Want something new and spectacular, something that fits right along where your head is moving? Cut up, remodel, add on, and let your old stuff evolve! Readers will embrace the step-by-step illustrations, clear and encouraging prose, and timeless collection of clothes—from skirts and pants to dresses, a waistcoat, and even a teeny-weeny bikini. The Illustrated Hassle-Free Make Your Own Clothes Book promises to be both an indispensable resource and a much-noticed collectible on every hipster’s bookshelf.

Stylish Dress Book
Stylish Dress Book

Author: Yoshiko Tsukiori

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 9780143203902

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Japanese craft books are loved the world over for their beautiful and practical design, unique aesthetic, and their clear, meticulous and educational instruction. Translated into English for the first time, Stylish Dress Book contains 26 projects for beautiful dresses and blouses. Elegant and loose-fitting, the pieces in this book are designed to be worn in any season and are suitable for women of all ages. The easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by detailed diagrams and gorgeous full-colour photographs. The full-sized pattern sheets have been adapted for Western sizing and run from AU 6 - 16. IMPORTANT CORRECTION: Correction: The sleeve pattern piece for Dress Y, pictured p. 34, How to Make p. 82, is missing from the pattern sheet. Clik the link in the left side navigation pane to download the Y Sleeve pattern piece.

Simple Modern Sewing
Simple Modern Sewing

Author: Shufu To Seikatsu Sha

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2011-12-13

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781596683525

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25 fabulous, wearable garments from only 8 simple patterns! Make a closetful of comfortable and easy go-to garments without needing tons of patterns. You need just the eight included basic templates which show you how to fold and cut for each of the 25 unique designs. The patterns are easy and adaptable with no-fuss sizing, so it's simple to sew clothes that are perfect for you. If you're a beginner sewer you'll love the basic shapes and stylish results. Once you've mastered the patterns you can get creative and make each piece your own by using a variety of fabrics, or by adding fashionable embellishments like a print lining or contrast-stitching. Fill your wardrobe in no time with these easy to make and wear garments.

Modern Prairie Sewing
Modern Prairie Sewing

Author: Abigail A. Long

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1607058790

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Bring creativity to your home and wardrobe with 20 simple yet stylish projects—including bags, skirts, dresses, and quilts—in this beginner’s guide. Gone are the days of confusing instructions and difficult patterns. With Abigail Long’s Modern Prairie Sewing, you'll discover that sewing can be fun and practical without being complicated. These 20 creative projects are designed to help you develop technical skills, including Abigail’s secret sewing tricks to guarantee success. Abigail also adds cute and clever design details you can add to raise your skill level even further. A box pleat or gusset may seem fancy and complicated, but with this illustrated guide, they are totally doable.

Seams to Me
Seams to Me

Author: Anna Maria Horner

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-10-20

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 0470259264

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Horner teaches newcomers how to sew, without sweating the inconsequential stuff, and offers 24 patterns for new and veteran sewers. Full-color throughout.

Printing by Hand
Printing by Hand

Author: Lena Corwin

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781584796725

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A full-color, illustrated guide that teaches stamping, stenciling, and screen painting, with tips on making hand-made stamps and stencils.

Simple Sewing with a French Twist
Simple Sewing with a French Twist

Author: Céline Dupuy

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780307351821

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With easy-to-follow illustrations for 60 projects--ranging from caf curtains to reupholstered chairs and down-to-earth directions--readers will return to this volume as a cherished reference again and again. Its blend of clear instruction and chic design is an instant lesson in French style.

I Am Cute Dresses
I Am Cute Dresses

Author: Sato Watanabe

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2011-09-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596683518

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25 easy-to-make and wear dresses! Start sewing simple and adorable dresses that you'll love to wear. You don't need complicated patterns to make these 25 easy, loose, and effortlessly stylish garments. Each of these dresses is designed from basic, simple shapes that require no difficult or advanced tailoring, and will be flattering on everyone. You just need the basic template for each dress, and then you can adjust the width using an included formula, and length by simply raising or dropping the hemline. These easy-to-sew and easy-to-fit cute dresses will quickly become staples in your wardrobe.

Ahead of the Curve
Ahead of the Curve

Author: Jenny Rushmore

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2021-10-14

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1787138720

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Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits. Don’t change your body to fit your clothes – change your clothes to fit your body! Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garment patterns (UK sizes 16–36/US size 12–32/EUR sizes 44–64), which includes a pair of trousers, a t-shirt, a sleeveless top and two dress designs. Jenny takes you through a series of “Fit Clinics” – tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process – showing you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape. Once you have got to grips with this, you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body. If you’re curvy or plus size, trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can’t express their personality through clothes. This book finally changes that.