Secrets For Successful Sewing

Author : Barbara Weiland
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000-05-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579542999

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Secrets for Successful Sewing by Barbara Weiland Pdf

The ultimate owner's manual for avid sewers Unleash the hidden power of the sewing machine and serger that you already own. Secrets for Successful Sewing shows you how to get the most from your machines-- regardless of their brand or age. From Battenberg lace and beading to serger heirloom techniques, shirring, and decorative zipper insertions, you'll find a vast array of unique techniques to try on your garments. Step-by-step illustrations and color photographs make the instructions perfectly clear. * Stitch elegant embellishments and unlimited decorative touches * "Fool" your machine into doing the stitches and techniques that you thought could only be done by high-end machines * Learn tricks and techniques that aren't in your owner's manuals * Turn to easy-to-use tables for guidance on specialty threads, needles, and presser feet * Find out what settings, tools, and presser feet you need before you start stitching * Design your own stitches, even if your machine can do little more than a zigzag * Create traditionally hand-stitched work like Battenberg lace, entredeux, fagoting, and lace insertion in half the time * Use your chain, cover, flatlock, overlock, and rolled-edge stitches in ways you never imagined possible

Author : Susan Huxley
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0875969801

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Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry by Susan Huxley Pdf

Sewing 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

Author : Pam Hastings,Agnes Mercik,Linda Lee Vivian,Barbara Weiland
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001-11-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579544649

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Serger Secrets by Pam Hastings,Agnes Mercik,Linda Lee Vivian,Barbara Weiland Pdf

For those who have mastered the basics and want a challenge, Serger Secrets provides instructions for adding more than 50 techniques to the sewers arsenal. Complete with troubleshooting tips and dozens of inspiring photographs of completed garments, Serger Secrets is guaranteed to bring out the creativity in any designer.

Author : Melissa Mortenson
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607058854

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Project Teen by Melissa Mortenson Pdf

Please the pickiest tech-savvy teens and tweens with these 21 trendy projects you can sew. Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique (a.k.a. picky) age group. Whether you make a stylish tech cover, a cushy study pillow, or a personalized quilt, your teen will love these handmade gifts as much as you love them. • 21 projects, specifically for teens and tweens (ages 11+), including quilts, T-shirts, tech covers, totes, accessories, and so much more • Lots of inspiring ideas and designs for the perfect gifts • Get the 411 on what’s cool when it comes to fabric and style—so that your teen is sure to love what you make! Praise for Project Teen “Mortenson has a good eye for what teenagers actually need and want. . . . Something here will appeal to that trickiest of demographics, making the book a worthwhile buy.” —Publishers Weekly “Project Teen is a fresh, mod, fun way to sew for the tweens/teens in our life - kids, grands, nieces & nephews. The projects meet the ever changing needs of kids, from travel blankets and tablet covers to simple bags to store everything in.” —Generation Q Magazine

Author : Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781600853357

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Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer Pdf

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 : Debbie Shore
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781781269435

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Debbie Shore's Sewing Room Secrets—Quilting by Debbie Shore Pdf

Essential tips and ten quilting projects to build your skills and confidence—from the beloved sewing teacher and British television personality. This book is packed with hints and tips for successful quilting and will walk you through every aspect of your sewing journey. It begins with a section on Sewing Room Essentials: a peek in Debbie’s sewing room, a guide to all the tools and materials you might need, a labelled diagram of a sewing machine, and in-depth sections covering various types of wadding/batting and interfacing, fabrics, and threads. The book contains a comprehensive trouble-shooting section to reassure and guide beginner sewists when they encounter problems, along with a glossary to demystify any unfamiliar terms. The second section, Sewing Room Techniques, covers all the skills you need to know, such as pressing, chain piecing, English paper piecing, different quilting styles, and binding, and explains them step by step. The book features ten projects that build up in difficulty, incorporating the techniques you learn as you go. Start simple with a place mat and then build up your skills as you create an English paper-pieced tote, a baby quilt, and a clutch bag. This is the ideal book for the beginner sewist looking for in-depth and helpful guidance, or for the more experienced sewist looking to brush up on their skills—from the woman named “Sewing Designer of the Year” in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards.

Author : Laurel Hoffman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 0966323645

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Design Room Techniques by Laurel Hoffman Pdf

Author : Beth Baumgartel
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589234611

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Successful Serging by Beth Baumgartel Pdf

Successful Serging teaches how the serger works, the many styles available, and the variety of functional and decorative stitches possible.

Author : Debbie Shore
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781782217473

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Debbie Shore's Sewing Room Secrets: Essential Skills for Dressmakers by Debbie Shore Pdf

Packed with key skills and friendly know-how, this essential guide is ideal for anyone taking their first steps into dressmaking The latest title in Debbie Shore's Sewing Room Secrets series, this essential guide is packed with key skills and friendly know-how and is ideal for anyone taking their first steps into dressmaking. It covers the important basics such as: how to read any pattern; how to adapt and adjust a pattern; how to choose, mark and cut fabric; how to add zips, pockets, collars and buttons; how to adapt old, misshapen or over-sized garments, and how to do some basic mending - all shown step by step. This book is a toolkit designed to equip you with all the dressmaking skills you need; it contains 10 inventive projects for you to try your hand at using your pre-loved clothes, and gives you all the knowledge you need to make your own clothes from scratch using the pattern of your choice.

Author : Lynda Maynard
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596682477

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The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques by Lynda Maynard Pdf

Packed with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and finishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult or are only for professional fashion designers. Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult "secrets," from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and applique. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included.

Author : Sarah Gunn,Julie Starr
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617458736

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A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing by Sarah Gunn,Julie Starr Pdf

The 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

Author : Sarai Mitnick
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1440215456

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The Colette Sewing Handbook by Sarai Mitnick Pdf

A great plan, a great pattern, a great fit, a great fabric, and a great finish: These are the five fundamentals for perfecting any sewing project. Sarai Mitnick, an independent pattern designer setting the high water mark in the industry, shares her knowledge of these fundamentals and offers five beautiful projects to go with them. Powerful instruction: A former expert in user experience in the tech industry, Sarai Mitnick's Colette Patterns line has gained a great deal of respect for comprehensive, clear instruction. Comprehensive resource: The chapters cover sewing techniques, planning and fitting, working with patterns, working with fabrics, working with linings, finishing techniques--in essence, each chapter focuses on what the entirety of another book might cover. Gorgeous package: Pitch-perfect combination of illustration, step-by-step photography and beautiful project shots, all with a clean, lovely design. *Disclaimer: eBook does not include Tissue Enclosures as enclosed with print book.

Author : Debbie Shore
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781781267035

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Debbie Shore's Sewing Room Secrets: Essential Skills for Dressmakers by Debbie Shore Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Readers Digest
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780762104208

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New Complete Guide to Sewing by Anonim Pdf

Provides general instructions for fitting, constructing, tailoring, and finishing women's, men's, and children's clothing and for making curtains and bedcoverings.

Author : Alison McNicol
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1908707054

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My First Sewing MacHine - Fashion School. Learn to Sew by Alison McNicol Pdf

Demonstrates the parts of a sewing machine, threading the machine, turning corners, lock stitches, skills for clothing construction and easy clothes to make.