Author: Wendy WardPublisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9781446304945
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes fully graded patterns to fit a wide range of dress sizes.
A Beginner's Guide to Making Skirts
Author: Wendy WardPublisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782493709
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts INCLUDES THREE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a wide range of stylish skirts. From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.
Dressmaking
Author: Alison SmithPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146540516X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
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.
S.E.W.
Author: Diana RuppPublisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761139737
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A how-to manual for sewing beginners covers how to choose and use equipment and materials, laying out fabrics and patterns, and tricks and advice for cutting and sewing.
Sewing for the Absolute Beginner
Author: Caroline SmithPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782217797
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Step-by-step instructions and the spiral, hands free format enable you to practise and master each technique more easily. Caroline Smith covers all the equipment and tools, terminology and techniques, and includes a selection of attractive simple projects specially designed for the beginner.
Dressmaking Step by Step
Author: Alison SmithPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465439919
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Learn how to make your own clothes in simple steps. A compact and comprehensive dressmaking resource for anyone who wants to learn how to make clothes at home. Learn how to make a dress, trousers, tops, and jackets--18 garments in all--by following clear and simple step-by-step sequences. Everything you need to learn to sew a wardrobe of clothes is included, from information on tools and materials, to key sewing techniques, to garment projects complete with sewing patterns.
Sew Over It
Author: Lisa ComfortPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 009194709X
Category : Machine sewing
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Expert crafter, Lisa Comfort shares the secrets of her sewing passion. She guides you through all the basics of sewing by hand and machine, as well as providing you with the skills you need to follow her simple but stylish projects.
A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine
Author: Jane BolsoverPublisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781800650930
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Use this informative book to hone your skills in the art of sewing. A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine is a complete sewing course for first-timers. It starts by telling you which pieces of sewing kit you need to buy, explaining which fabrics to use, and how to use paper patterns. The second part of the book is a structured course of 12 workshops, which build from the most basic hand-sewing techniques through to more advanced dressmaking skills. At the end of each workshop, there is also a step-by-step project, which reinforces the skills mastered in the workshop, allowing you to recognize your progress as you go. The projects range from simple hand-embroidered cushions to a lined throw, and from a shirred sundress to an organdie pleated skirt. Techniques include embroidery, patchwork, quilting, dressmaking, and curtain-making, and there are useful tips and shortcuts throughout the book help you become a sewing expert!
The Dressmaking Book
Author: Adele MargolisPublisher: Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN: 9781635618440
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
In this essential primer, renowned sewing expert Adele P. Margolis offers step-by-step instructions for creating your own garments. Featuring over 200 how-to line drawings, this guide covers the fundamentals of dressmaking and fashion, including how to select patterns and materials, alter designs, and hand-stitching and sewing machine basics.
Dressmaking for Beginners
Author: Nora AmlaniPublisher:
ISBN: 9781677426867
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★ Do you think that going to the store to find that perfect dress that goes well with your other pieces of clothing is more trouble than it's worth? You can easily solve that issue so that you can start making your very own fashion statement. You can be your very own dress designer. You can achieve that by knowing some basic things which dress designers know like picking the right fabric while also taking body figure into consideration. Showing you what you need to know in order to get started with dressmaking is what this book is all about. In this book you can expect to learn about: -How to really reflect your personality through your dress -How to create your very own pattern -Dressmaking terminology -And much more! When you create anything yourself, You know exactly how to make it fit your specific requirements. Learning to do that does take a bit of time, however, with the right knowledge you can considerably cut down on the that required time so that you can get to the good stuff quicker. If you are ready to start being your very own fashion designer, then scrolling over to the BUY button and clicking it is the first step towards That.
