Sew a Beautiful Wedding

Author: Gail Brown
Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
ISBN: 9780935278057
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The bride-to-be will find everything from basic bridal sewing to the art of customizing and combining patterns to design that one-of-a-kind gown that compliments image and body type. It covers selecting, preparing, and sewing with bridal fabrics and laces and includes information on many types of hem, button, and spaghetti straps and loop techniques. Embellishment tips for adding pearls and beads, as well as making slips, headpieces, and veils is also included. There is a handy planning checklist and a sewing time line to make sure the dress is finished before the wedding.

SEW A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.

Author: GAIL. BROWN
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789995262167
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

The Wedding Dress

Author: Becky Drinan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781861089106
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book is the one. The Wedding Dress: How to Make the Perfect One for You offers many indispensable tips - Advice on dresses to flatter every body shape All the information you will need on equipment Fabrics: selection and types Sewing techniques How to work from patterns How to alter patterns Say "Yes" to the dressmaker. Professional dressmaker Becky Drinan guides you through the entire process of making your own made-to-measure wedding dress Picture Perfect. 500 stunning, colorful and enlightening photographs and 45 illustrations will help you create the perfect gown. In addition to the three beautiful and elegant gown patterns, you will learn to sew: a lace bolero three veil styles Presenting 3 gorgeous gowns. These gowns embody the key styles featured in a number of the designs throughout the book. You can get to work right away: Three pull-out pattern sheets are enclosed in a clever pocket at the back of the book.

Bridal Couture

Author: Susan Khalje
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780801987571
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Create a fantasy! Susan Khalje guides readers through the principles and techniques of designing, constructing, and embellishing wedding gowns and evening wear. Ideal for the bride-to-be or seamstress. Learn how to choose the right fabric, work with lace, and problem solve tricky construction issues.

"Just Make Them Beautiful"

Author: Helen Rose
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description

Bridal Gowns

Author: Susan E. Andriks
Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
ISBN: 9780935278514
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents designs, patterns, techniques, and instructions for sewing a variety of bridal gowns and veils suitable for individual body types.

Couture Bridalwear

Author: Margot Arendse
Publisher: Potomac Books
ISBN:
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
-- A comprehensive guide to creating couture bridalwear, including dresses, trains, veils, head dresses, and the use of decorative techniques-- Includes step-by-step diagrams and comprehensive instructions, and illustrated with sketches of the completed design-- Areas of interest include Introduction to Design: Revision of Basic Pattern Cutting Skills; Choosing a Style; Designing and Cutting Necklines; Trimmings; and Beading-- 170 b/w line illustrations

Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time

Author: Tanya Whelan
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0770434940
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
With her "choose-your-own-adventure" approach to sewing, Tanya Whelan offers an invaluable collection of patterns that empowers sewers to become designers. The trick is a set of patterns for 6 skirts and 8 bodices that line up perfectly at the waist, plus an additional 4 sleeve styles and 4 necklines. Tanya gives readers clear instructions and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams that allow them to use the enclosed pattern pieces to create up to 219 fitted dresses, including simple strapless designs, sheaths, and halter gowns. The book covers basic dress construction and altering techniques for women of all shapes and sizes.

Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579656765
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Sewing Clothes for Barbie

Author: Annabel Benilan
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782215972
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits. Sew clothes for every day or create outfits for special occasions. The detailed explanations are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns. Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits. Sew clothes for every day: jeans and a tie-waist shirt for a picnic in the country, a fleecy jumper and pants for skiing, a bikini, towel and sunhat for the beach or dungarees for DIY. Or create outfits for special occasions, such as a floral cocktail dress, A-line wedding dress or a formal lacy dress for the theater. And why not dip into the dressing-up box with fairy, mermaid and superwoman costumes? The detailed explanations are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns, which can be adapted for petite, curvy, tall or original Barbie. The techniques used are simple and the outfits can be sewn by hand or on the machine. These are ideal projects for upcycling old clothes or making use of scraps of fabric from your stash.