The Complete Photo Guide To Needlework

Author : Linda Wyszynski
Publisher : Creative Publishing international
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781610581769

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The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework by Linda Wyszynski Pdf

Here is the ultimate reference for all styles of artistic hand stitching! No matter what design style you favor, this book gives you the tools to express yourself with needle and thread. Detailed technique instructions with clear charts and photos teach hundreds of stitches for embellishing clothes, gifts, accessories, or home decor. Simple projects let you try your hand at each method and inspire you to create your own designs. Needlework methods include: Creative embroidery Crewel Silk ribbon embroidery Bead embroidery Cross-stitch Needlepoint Learn one method or learn them all! With The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework, you will know how to choose the best needles, threads, and fabrics for any project. Get abundant stitches at your fingertips with this essential guide that you'll turn to again and again.

Author : Linda Wyszynski
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589236417

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The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework by Linda Wyszynski Pdf

The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular hand needle arts: embroidery, crossstitch, needlepoint, crewel, silk ribbon embroidery, and bead embroidery.

Author : Margaret Hubert
Publisher : Creative Publishing international
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781616738150

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The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Margaret Hubert Pdf

This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, bruges lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provides instructions and patterns for 50 projects for garments, accessories, and décor items.

Author : Ruth Lane
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781589236981

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The Complete Photo Guide to Felting by Ruth Lane Pdf

This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference for various felting techniques, including needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. With these easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos, you’ll be able to explore these easy projects that provide fun opportunities for you to try the techniques. Galleries of unique felted designs and creations by renowned fabric artists act as beautiful examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby yourself.

Author : Susan Stein
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589236899

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The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting by Susan Stein Pdf

""Reference book covering all techniques used for making art quilts with myriad photographic examples of finsihed quilts"--Provided by publisher"--

Author : Sarah Veblen
Publisher : Creative Publishing international
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781610581776

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The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting by Sarah Veblen Pdf

The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn: The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.

Author : Sarah Veblen
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589236080

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The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting by Sarah Veblen Pdf

Here is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns! No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn: - The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting - How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds - How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems - How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily - Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. The lessons you learn will help you fit any body.

Author : Vivian Carli Kistler
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589234222

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The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork by Vivian Carli Kistler Pdf

Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing—the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for success—even the basic mechanics of hanging a picture.

Author : Trice Boerens
Publisher : Creative Publishing Int'l
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Paper work
ISBN : 9781616733865

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The Complete Photo Guide to Paper Crafts by Trice Boerens Pdf

"Techniques and projects in step-by-step format for all kinds of paper crafts"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Nancy Langdon
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589238978

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Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition by Nancy Langdon Pdf

With updated photography and techniques, this is the definitive guide to all things sewing, whether you're working with garments or decor

Author : Margaret Hubert
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589237988

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The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, 2nd Edition by Margaret Hubert Pdf

The essential reference for novice and expert crocheters: Includes instructions, charts, and photos.

Author : Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1192 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781621458029

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Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing by Reader's Digest Pdf

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 stich-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, practical and inspiring content within. Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book’s 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include: A detailed list of the basic equipment you’ll need before getting started sewing. Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project. A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements. Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques. 20 timeless projects— more than half of them new to this edition—to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags, and more. Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources: “…and I always recommend the Reader’s Digest Guide to Sewing. It’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.” —Tim Gunn “…abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques.” —The New York Times “A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won’t want to be without this book.” —Portland Oregon Journal “Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing—a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts.” —The Austin American Statesman

Author : Janith Bergeron,Christine Ecker
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589238237

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Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Sewing by Janith Bergeron,Christine Ecker Pdf

With colorful and informative photos, this guide will teach kids the basics of stitching, hand sewing, and eventually using sewing machines.

Author : Helen Richman
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 1059 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781785002953

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Stumpwork Embroidery by Helen Richman Pdf

Stumpwork is a highly decorative and imaginative embroidery technique, which typically uses raised and padded stitches that are rich in texture. This practical book explains how to create your own piece of stumpwork embroidery. Beginning with an introduction to the appropriate materials, equipment and tools, it instructs on a wide range of stitches and techniques, and illustrates them with ten delightful projects. It then explains how to design your own piece of stumpwork before advising on finishing, presenting and caring for you work. Written by a leading embroiderer, this beautiful book will inspire and encourage you to try this exciting technique and create your own exquisite designs. Contents include: Practical advice on working with threads, as well as how to stretch and prepare fabrics; Over 900 photographs to guide the reader through a wide range of decorative and raised stitches; Detailed instructions on combining stumpwork with a range of other techniques to create unique designs; Ten projects show how to use the stitches in designs, including stumpwork human figures. This practical guide will be of great interest to embroiderers, designers, theatre designers, interior designers and historians, and is beautifully illustrated with 983 colour photographs.

Author : Reader's Digest Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 0864493916

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Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing by Reader's Digest Association Pdf