Complete Book of Sewing Techniques

Author: Wendy Gardiner
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637411030
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 439

Book Description
“Organizes the basics of sewing techniques into a photo-heavy encyclopedia for beginner sewers and experts alike.” —Publishers Weekly For Great-Great Grandma, sewing clothes for the family was a necessity. Today, it’s a creative and rewarding personal choice. Now learning how to sew has never been simpler, with step-by-step photographs and friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert Wendy Gardiner, and her clear directions ensure that even beginners will get great results. With the techniques you learn in Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, you’ll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence. This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide to all aspects of sewing from dressmaking to soft furnishings: Covers sewing techniques from hand stitching and hemming to making collars and sleeves, attaching liners, adding darts for shaping, and inserting zips and buttonholes Includes comprehensive information on fabrics, threads, needles and other equipment Features step-by-step photographs and color illustrations

The Complete Book of Sewing

Author: Chris Jeffreys
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789496584
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Packed with computer-aided designs, information on new types of fabrics, and specially commissioned photos, this comprehensive guide maintains its original appeal, while enticing a whole new generation of readers.

The Complete Book of Sewing

Author: Chris Jeffreys
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781405312950
Category : Animals, Fossil
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The ultimate sewing guide for all skill levels, from basic seamstress to the aspiring Vivienne Westwood. Detailed photographs cover every sewing technique from sewing a basic hem to creating a couture look-alike. Inspiring step-by-step guide for any sewing enthusiast who wants to create, alter and repair his or her clothes in style.

Complete Book of Sewing Techniques

Author: Dorothy Wood
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754815594
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is the complete guide to sewing, patchwork and embroidery. Whether you are cutting out a pattern, turning hems or deciding which type of zipper or seam to use, comcise instructions guide you through each stage, one step at a time.

New Complete Guide to Sewing

Author:
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 0762104201
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 414

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

Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing

Author: Reader's Digest
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621458024
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 1192

Book Description
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

The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts

Author: Claire B. Shaeffer
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806975641
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Demonstrates time-saving sewing techniques used by the fashion industry which are adaptable for home use.

Complete Book of Sewing

Author: Wendy Gardiner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847732842
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Offers information on basic sewing techniques. This book covers various aspects of sewing, from dressmaking to soft furnishings. It discusses various types of fabrics. It also describes dressmaking patterns in detail with information on how to use them and what the various instructions mean.

Sewing

Author: Francesca Sterlacci
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781786271983
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Knowing how to sew will make you a better designer; you will learn what is possible, and be inspired by the creative possibilities of sewing techniques. In this book you will start by learning the basics: how to choose tools; how to choose and use thread; pressing techniques; and how to choose and use appropriate interfacings and linings. Basic techniques include seam and hem finishes, sewing buttons and buttonholes, working with knit fabrics, and finishing details including bindings and spaghetti straps, tailored pockets, and zippers. Each lesson is illustrated with step-by-step photographs.

Complete Dressmaking Skills

Author: Lorna Knight
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782210245
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
This comprehensive guide provides instruction in a wide range of dressmaking techniques, from how to use and adapt patterns, to sewing hems, zippers, and adding embellishments.