Author: Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher: Rodale Books
Keywords: sewing, collars, pockets, hems, rodale, book, buttonholes, stylish, world, secrets, designers, guide, fashion, seams
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2001-02-24
List price: $23.99
ISBN-10: 1579544150
ISBN-13: 9781579544157
Internationally known sewing expert Claire Schaeffer reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire’s illustrated, step-by-step instructions let you duplicate the design details made famous in expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire’s timesaving patternmaking and copying methods can be used to create one-of-a-kind, original garments.Only a few simple tools and patternmaking skills are needed to copy your favorite garments.
Author: Christine Kittleson
Publisher: Cowles/ Creative Publishing international
Keywords: sewing, library, reference, essentials, new, singer
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1998-01-01
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 0865733082
ISBN-13: 9780865733084
Ideal for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels, this book uses photos and great text to demonstrate easy ways to sew darts, gathers, zippers and hems.
Author: Marcy Tilto
Publisher: Taunton Pre
Keywords: sewing, library, companion, tops, easy, shirts
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1998-10-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1561582395
ISBN-13: 9781561582396
The right top can move with ease from city chic to understated casual. This book shares advice on fitting and patternwork that helps create well-fitting, attractive tops. From making the basic T-shirt, to working with bias-cut fabrics, it’s all included here. Addresses fitting problems and customizing a pattern as well.
Author: The editors of Creative Publishing internationalE
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Keywords: sewing, guide, beginner
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2002-12
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 1589230698
ISBN-13: 9781589230699
- Covers the basic skills and techniques of sewing.
Author: Lynn MacIntyre
Publisher: Taunton Press
Keywords: sewing, library, companion, pants, easy, guide
Number of Pages: 159
Published: 1998-05-27
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1561582336
ISBN-13: 9781561582334
Fitting a pair of pants is one of the most challenging tasks for the home sewer, From choosing the right pattern size and style to finishing off a perfect hem, readers will get clear instructions at every step, Includes how to take careful body measurements to make a pair of pants that fits perfectly and is more flattering than anything off the rack.-- Offers advice on choosing flattering patterns and fabric.-- Teaches how to adjust a commercial pattern for almost any body type.-- Instructs on inserting a perfect fly zipper, adding elastic to a waistband and more.
Author: Connie Long
Publisher: Taunton Press
Keywords: sewing, library, companion, linings, easy, guide
Number of Pages: 153
Published: 1998-05-28
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1561582255
ISBN-13: 9781561582259
A lining makes a garment drape better, last longer, and slip on and off with ease. Easy Guide to Sewing Linings enlightens readers of all skill levels to the lining options available.-- Instructions on drafting a lining pattern when one isn’t included.-- Teaches how to sew both traditional and quick linings.-- Gives details on lining a sheer or lace garment, and for a vented skirt, putting a zip-out lining into a coat and much more.
Author: Connie Long
Publisher: Taunton Press
Keywords: sewing, library, companion, blouses, easy, guide
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 1997-01-15
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1561581089
ISBN-13: 9781561581085
A step-by-step guide for making beautiful blouses with a ready-to-wear look that also flatter and fit. The author shows sewers her techniques and methods for creating their own stylish, custom-sewn blouses. Readers will learn how to choose patterns, select fabrics that suit them best, and confidently customize and sew professional-looking blouses. 161 full-color photos. 16 drawings.
