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Publisher
Creative Pub. International
Pub. Date
©2005
Language
English
Description
This complete guide includes analyzing a figure, measuring the body, customizing the pattern, and fine-tuning the fit with small adjustments like moving buttons and reshaping darts. The Perfect Fit shows how to change a commercial pattern sized for millions of women into a sewing blueprint sized to fit your figure alone. Altering patterns has never been easier, thanks to the help of 400 step-by-step photographs!
Author
Publisher
Batsford
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
A practical and inspirational book for dressmakers, quilters and embroiderers who have long coveted the style of Japanese clothes, in particular the kimono. Expert dressmaker and quilter Jenni Dobson takes you through the techniques for making Japanese clothes with simple step-by-step processes, but goes further, covering details on Japanese design and the various techniques for embellishing Japanese clothes. Colourfully illustrated with images of...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The skill level is basic, and there's a complete sewing primer included, with recommendations for basic tools, step-by-step instruction, a guide to fabrics, and a sizing reference chart. Includes 36 downloadable patterns on CD.
Author
Publisher
Lucky Spool Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In Handmade Style, Anna Graham, best known for her Noodlehead bag patterns, shows you how to use your favorite modern fabrics to expand your signature look into a lifestyle collection that's all your own. Featuring a wide range of stitched projects for experienced sewists to wear, to carry and to use, Anna challenges you to use not only your sewing machine, but also your toolbox. Get out your craft knife, rivet tool, and staple gun too as Anna teaches...
10) Gertie sews jiffy dresses: a modern guide to stitch-and-wear vintage patterns you can make in a day
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In the '50s and '60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligations. Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch's modern...
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