Ultimate Illustrated Guide To Sewing Clothes

Author : Joi Mahon
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607659115
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes written by Joi Mahon and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · A complete manual on how to sew clothes that details the processes and techniques · Filled with expert instruction on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, finishing, detailing, and more · Includes slopers so you can tailor your pieces for every body type · Also includes valuable guidance on crucial techniques, from how to install a zipper and use notions to getting a good fit from any sewing pattern · Features a bonus tutorial on how to make pants and fit material · Author Joi Mahon is an award-winning designer, instructor, licensed pattern designer, and creator of Joi’s Perfect Pattern and Fit Club

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 : Alison Smith
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 146540516X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dressmaking written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable resource, Dressmaking will guide you through all the stages of making, altering, and customizing clothes. Starting with the Tools and Materials, you will learn what you need to buy and how to use it. The Fabrics chapter demonstrates the drape and weave of fabrics and explains the best uses of each. The Patterns chapter covers everything from understanding a pattern to altering one. In General Techniques, close-up photography and guiding annotation to explain key techniques step by step. A section on Basic Patterns and Variations then guides you through creating six garments. Patterns and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for a skirt, dress, shirt, tee, jacket, and pair of trousers. Instructions are also given for possible variations of each garment. Finally, chapters on Alterations and repairs and Customizing offer practical tips for repairing worn items and inspiration for modernizing tired pieces. Packed with essential advice and inspiration, this is the dressmaking bible that no budding seamstress should be without.

Author : Chris Jeffreys
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780789496584
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Sewing written by Chris Jeffreys and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with computer-aided designs, information on new types of fabrics, and specially commissioned photos, this comprehensive guide maintains its original appeal, while enticing a whole new generation of readers.

Author : Fox Chapel Publishing
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607650258
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Garment Construction written by Fox Chapel Publishing and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make all the building blocks of a great wardrobe. A perfect book for those who want to make their own clothing for style, fit, or just for fun.

Author : Anne Marie Soto
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780739421000
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simplicity's Simply the Best Sewing Book written by Anne Marie Soto and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lynn MacIntyre
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781600850721
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Easy Guide to Sewing Tops and T-Shirts, Skirts, and Pants written by Lynn MacIntyre and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an illustrated guide to sewing tops, T-shirts, skirts, and pants with tips on measuring, patterns, materials, construction, customizing, pleats, zippers, hems, and more.

Author : The Simplicity Pattern Company
Publisher : Collins & Brown
ISBN 13 : 9781843405573
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simply the Best Sewing Book written by The Simplicity Pattern Company and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published twenty years ago, this bestselling home sewing volume is known as the essential reference for all home sewers. Mindful of the fact that today's sewers want to be sure that they have access to the very latest developments, all material has been fully revised and updated. New sewing techniques and time-saving ideas have been introduced, product information has been updated and the projects reflect current fashion trends with even more children's clothing ideas included. This is the book for today’s sewers – the most comprehensive source for sewing information for both new and experienced sewers. Word count: 60,000

Author : Alison Smith
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744045584
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sew Your Own Wardrobe written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating, and customizing your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book! Fully illustrated and easy to use, this dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike. Fed up with fast fashion and keen to make your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Inside the pages of this sewing book you’ll discover: • Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-color photography • Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project • 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments • Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it. All the techniques and projects are graded by difficulty level, from the simple and straightforward to the more complex and challenging ones. Put your new-found knowledge to the test with 13 downloadable patterns that can be easily adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. Learn how to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside creative ideas for giving your old clothes new life! The Essential Guide to Dressmaking Sew Your Own Wardrobe guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favorite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.

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Publisher : Readers Digest
ISBN 13 : 0762104201
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Complete Guide to Sewing written by and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 2002 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides general instructions for fitting, constructing, tailoring, and finishing women's, men's, and children's clothing and for making curtains and bedcoverings.