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Author: Jeanne Stauffer
Publisher: DRG Wholesale
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9781592170180
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInformation on fiber content and its importance to the appearance and performance of a fabric and tips and helpful hints on selecting fabric. It also features specific information for each kind of fabric, telling how best to prepare and cut that fabric. Over 50 projects with step-by-step instructions and photos are included.
Author: Clotilde Lampe
Publisher: DRG Wholesale
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 0974821705
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether you want to create a tailored jacket, sew a collar that lies flat, fashion a one-of-a-kind special-occasion outfit or learn the subtleties of working with faux leather, the information is in this book. You will also find detailed instructions based on Clotilde's years of experience and sewing expertise. It's like having Clotilde in your sewing room to answer your questions as you plan and create each new clothing project.
Author: Judy Lawrence
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Claire Shaeffer
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2003-11-10
Total Pages: 160
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: Rose Parr
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2021-03-25
Total Pages: 83
ISBN-13: 1644030721
DOWNLOAD EBOOKQuilting shouldn't be a pain in the neck! Stay pain-free with this quilter's survival guide to a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Ever been unusually sore after a marathon day of crafting? There's no need for pain! This guide will make sure you have the right posture, techniques, and stretches when putting in those dedicated hours on your next project. Expert Rose Parr will teach you the methods behind ergonomics with useful visual guides, endless tips, healthy recipes, and contributions from the best quilters in the industry! Certified health and ergonomics specialist Rose Parr shares her expertise on how to sew smarter, healthier and happier Includes exercises, stretches, recipes, and tips to keep you in prime sewing form Keep your mind sharp and your body ache-free!
Author: Gloria Nicol
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Published: 2018-12-06
Total Pages: 460
ISBN-13: 1782497773
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBring a beautiful hand-crafted touch to your home with this amazing guide. Learn everything you need to know to make all sorts of amazing and exciting projects to brighten up every room in the house! Written for beginners, this inspiring handbook guides you through 50 exciting ideas that are simple and easy to complete, including curtains, bed linens, cushion covers and so much more. Each project includes a list of materials, fool-proof step-by-step illustrated instructions, and creative variations on each project. Complete with a 13-page techniques section, A Beginner's Guide to Home Sewing reveals the secrets behind choosing and using the right fabrics and equipment. Gloria clearly explains basic hand-sewing stitches—both decorative and functional—as well as how to use a sewing machine, making sure you get a professional-looking finish every time.
Author: Amy Karol
Publisher: Potter Craft
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 0307451836
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Bend the Rules with Fabric, Amy Karol explores dyeing, silk screening, stamping, appliqué, transferring photographs and many other techniques, providing an array of fun and fabulous projects for crafters to get their teeth into. Whether readers use Bend the Rules with Fabric as a how-to for making t-shirts, a workbook for their kids weekend projects, a manual for making their own products to sell, a guide for seeing old clothes in a new way, or as a fun resource for making custom gifts for family and friends, this comprehensive and creative book is sure to inspire! With 25 projects and 18 techniques to learn there s plenty for all crafters. Also features 9 no-sew projects!
Author: Judy Lawrence
Publisher:
Published: 1980-01-01
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780808712619
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Patricia Hoskins
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 2014-09-30
Total Pages: 417
ISBN-13: 1612123163
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe best-selling authors of One-Yard Wonders are back with an all-new collection of 101 sewing projects that each require just one yard of fabric! This time, the projects are organized by fabric type. From home dec to knits, wool to flannels, corduroy to cottons, these patterns--contributed by popular sewing bloggers and designers from across North America--show how to make the most of each fabric’s unique characteristics. Waterproof coated cottons are perfect for a gym bag, wool makes a warm cap for the outdoor enthusiast, knit jersey whips up quickly into a ruffle scarf or sassy dress, corduroy makes a sturdy farmers’ market tote, and lightweight cotton voile is perfect for a little girl’s smocked sundress. Each project is shown in a full-color photograph accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and a complete cutting layout.
