Threads Magazine

Author : Editors of Threads
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 1600851444
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Threads Sewing Guide written by Editors of Threads and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to basic sewing techniques, covering such topics as fabric, patterns, seams, cutting, hems, and surface embellishment.

Author : Wendy Ward
Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN 13 : 180065104X
Total Pages : 491 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Sew Sustainably written by Wendy Ward and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to use leftover scraps to make household items and to customise your clothes. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, for instance novel ways to join small fabric pieces, using larger pieces to make pieced household items and clothing, and easy ways to refashion existing clothing. Her 'minimal waste' mentality will help you to make garments based on your body measurements, and there's a useful section on mending techniques. Wendy also covers the ethical issues involved in buying new, from shopping locally to choosing your fibres carefully and supporting small businesses and other crafters. There is a comprehensive chapter covering all the sewing techniques used, from seam and hem basics through to tips on unpicking recycled garments. Each section includes projects using the techniques covered – a total of 20 makes that can be adapted to the materials you have to hand.

Author : Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 1600853358
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Couture Sewing Techniques written by Claire B. Shaeffer and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion historian Shaeffer opened the door to the exclusive realm of haute couture in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, "Couture Sewing Techniques," has been revised and updated throughout. Full color.

Author : Marta Alto
Publisher : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1618470353
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pants for Real People written by Marta Alto and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 updated second edition features refinements to the fitting and sewing information and has added instructions on the fitting and sewing of jeans and no-side-seam pants.

Author : Threads Magazine
Publisher : Taunton
ISBN 13 : 9781561580101
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stitchery and Needle Lace from Threads Magazine written by Threads Magazine and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1991 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitchery and Needle Lace from Threads Magazine looks at lacework from China, Japan, India, and the United States. The book discusses Battenberg lace, samplers, net darning, freestyle embroidery, drawn threadwork, texture stitches, tatting, crewel, and needle lace.

Author : Christine Timmons
Publisher : Taunton
ISBN 13 : 9781561580712
Total Pages : 95 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Techniques for Casual Clothes from Threads written by Christine Timmons and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1994 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers seventeen articles from past issues of Threads magazine that discuss design and offer sewing tips, including as leather piping and sequin embellishment, working with unusual fabrics, pleating straight skirts, creating zip-out linings, and sewing with flat-fell seams

Author : David Page Coffin
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781561582648
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shirtmaking written by David Page Coffin and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Page draws on twenty years of shirtmaking experience to share the construction secrets of garments from the world's finest shirtmakers, using simple tools and techniques any sewer can acquire.

Author : Editors of Threads
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781600853968
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Threads' Fitting for Every Figure written by Editors of Threads and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive sewing reference from the editors of "Threads" covers the basics of pattern fitting and includes easy-to-follow sewing techniques. With material appropriate for all skill levels, this book also offers solutions to intermediate-level fitting quandaries and advanced couture-level fitting techniques.

Author : Mary A. Roehr
Publisher : Mary Roehr Books & Video
ISBN 13 : 9780961922917
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Altering Men's Ready to Wear written by Mary A. Roehr and published by Mary Roehr Books & Video. This book was released on 1987 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Threads Magazine
Publisher : Taunton
ISBN 13 : 9781561581092
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing Tips & Trade Secrets written by Threads Magazine and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1996 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring hundreds of instantly useful sewing ideas, techniques and methods for sewers of every skill level, these arecreative answers to sewing problems b y Threads readers that ensure easier, faster and better sewing for everyone. Among the tips and tricks are improved ways to work with sewing machines and sergers, machine stitching for trimming and finishing, and more.