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English
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Sunday Sews presents 20 irresistible designs that can be sewn on a weekend and enjoyed for a lifetime. Featuring minimalist style and unfussy lightweight fabrics, they are as functional as they are chic. Think drapey shift dresses, flattering tunics and skirts, tanks and tops perfect for layering, pretty aprons, go-anywhere tote bags, and gifts for children and loved ones. Step-by-step instructions and technical illustrations make construction a breeze,...
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David & Charles
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Everyone has their favourite items of clothing that they love because they fit them perfectly and look great. This practical guide explains how to remake your wardrobe favourites without having to unpick and ruin the originals" --
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Jacqui Small
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Join Matt Chapple, the UK's top amateur stitcher and winner of the BBC's Great British Sewing Bee2015 as he shares everything you need to know about repairing and maintaining your attire in this non-nonsense guide. Focusing on making sewing easy and fun, it covers tools of the trade, essential repairs and alterations as well as complete step-by-step instructions instructions for making projects from scratch, such as a box-pleated
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English
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"From establishing the date for your outfit, defining the wearer, and selecting garments, to measurements, patterns, materials, and methods of construction, for braies, shirts and smocks, cotes, kirtles, doublets, hose, surcotes, cotehardies, gowns, overkirtles, cloaks, children's clothing, head-wear, and on to accessories, this is the perfect costumer's resource all in one volume. There are more than 400 line drawings, including 121 patterns."--Publisher's...
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Taunton Press
Language
English
Description
"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout -- with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics. No one can unravel couture garment construction...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Inspired by coveted designs and iconic designers, Gertie presents couture-style sewing techniques,1940s to early1960s fashion history, and her own special (secret until now) methods for re-creating vintage garments to fit modern figures. This irresistible guide and look book presents a bounty of vintage styles, plus patterns to download and print for three hard-to-find items, all in the widest size range available today- from 2 to 20 and 18 to 34,...
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Publisher
Creative Publishing International, an imprimt of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Is the one reference every sewer needs. Its 352 pages and 1,200 photographs cover every aspect of fashion and décor sewing. Choose the right tools and notions, use conventional machines and sergers, perfect your fashion sewing and tailoring, and produce lovely home décor projects. Step-by-step instructions for basic projects like pillows, tablecloths, and window treatments are included. Both beginning and highly skilled sewers will turn to this...
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Publisher
Creative Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine and other tools/materials used, information on working with patterns and fitting, laying out the pattern pieces, cutting and marking, and on through every step of construction to the final button. Large, detailed photos guide you from start to finish and help give you a visual basis for learning.
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Publisher
Interweave Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
"An extensive collection of stitching techniques right at your fingertips! Enjoy this must-have references of hand-finishing techniques and turn a good sewing project into something outstanding! Discover heritage handsewing techniques that add beautiful or couture-like finishing touches. Small hand-finished details can quickly become a testament to your style, skill, and unique creativity"--P. [4] of cover.
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English
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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.
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Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment. Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and, in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft.
Publisher
Reader's Digest, Trusted Media Brands
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more. First published in 1978, Reader's Digest's popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stitch-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader's Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive,...
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