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Author: Elizabeth J. Musheno
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780442256081
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a new concept: a handbook of alphabetized sewing shortcuts and time-saving devices. These quick-and-easy methods go several steps beyond the general information provided by the sewing guide in commercial sewing patterns.
Author: Claire Shaeffer
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2003-11-10
Total Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 1440220336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFabric Basics at Your Fingertips Have you ever wished you could call an expert and ask for a five-minute explanation on the particulars of a fabric you are sewing? Claire Shaeffer provides this key information for 88 of today's most popular fabrics. In this handy, easy-to-follow reference, she guides you through all the basics while providing hints, tips, and suggestions base don her 20-plus years as a college instructor, pattern designers, and author. In each concise chapter, Claire shares fabric facts, design ideas, workroom secrets, and her sewing checklist, as well as her sewability classification to advice you on the difficulty of sewing each fabric. Color photographs offer further ideas. The succeeding sections offer sewing techniques and advice on needles, threads, stabilizers, and interfacings. Claire's unique fabric/fiber dictionary cross-reference over 600 additional fabrics. An invaluable reference for any one who sews, Sew Any Fabric provides practical, clear information for novices and inspiration for more experienced sewers who are looking for new ideas and techniques.
Author: Jessica Sallie Kapitanski
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2019-09-01
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 161745821X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKElevate your sewing with a bagmaker’s secret—cork fabric, a leather-like, upscale version of the cork you used to know! Learn how easy it is to work with cork from Jessica Kapitanski, the innovative designer behind Sallie Tomato patterns. Using only your regular sewing tools, you’ll learn how to sew seventeen cork projects with clean lines and clever details. Have fun adding cork fabric to elegant purses, boxy pouches, gorgeous accessories, and home decor. Available in a rainbow of colors, cork is eco-friendly, maintenance-free, pliable, and hypoallergenic, making it an irresistible choice for all sorts of handmade gifts. Create luxury bags, trendy wall decor, and fashion accessories Learn all about getting started with cork fabric—no special sewing tools required Sew something unconventional with durable, eco-friendly, and fashion-forward cork fabric
Author: Lois Martin
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780848714512
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents over five hundred sewing hints from viewers of the "Sewing with Nancy" television series; covering organization, notions, sewing techniques, embellishments, specialized sewing, fitting and pressing, and layout and marking.
Author: Elizabeth J. Musheno
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9780258971246
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sarah Gunn
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2019-11-08
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 1617458732
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe authors of The Tunic Bible craft a “clever guide to the DIY creation of tried and true staples of a woman’s wardrobe . . . truly inspiring” (Publishers Weekly). Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt. With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations, and a modeled photo gallery. Pencil skirt pattern and instructions included! “This delightfully illustrated book featuring a conversational narrative chronicles 30 beloved classic silhouettes that lie at the core of women’s wardrobes . . . Each garment chapter laced with fascinating facts and trivia tidbits gives new meaning to why we wear what we wear . . . [a] keen guide to creating a fresh collection of timeless garments.” —Elysian “It should be inspirational to those just beginning to sew for themselves as well as those who just aspire to it! . . . With this book in hand, you will both sew and dress with confidence and style.” —Fifty Dresses “This book is so well-written and the illustrations are amazing.” —Girls in the Garden
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 3310
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Published: 1982-07
Total Pages: 1180
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Christopher R. Linville
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Published: 1983
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9780138528638
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Susan Huxley
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: 1999-10-01
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780875969800
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSewing secrets from the fashion industry Look over the shoulders of sewing experts as they show you how to cut and sew the professional way. From sample rooms to production sewing factories, the authors gleaned the best and the fastest garment-sewing techniques and treatments. Sew fast. Sew smart. Make clothes that look better than ready-to-wear. Hundreds of step-by-step photographs and easy-to-understand directions help you: * Master bound button holes * Imitate professional seam finishes on your machine * Create an innovative button placket * Eliminate ease stitching and basting * Sew a lined vest in three hours without any hand stitching * Choose a pocket and waistband that's right for you * Use industry techniques to interface like the pros * Make clothing that fits perfectly no matter what your size
