Author : Adele P. Margolis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 32,35 MB
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486132315
A nationally acclaimed sewing expert provides simple, step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations for making clothes for work, home, and play — everything from stylish skirts, dresses, and jackets to children's clothing.
Author : Adele P. Margolis
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,18 MB
Release : 2022-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781648371912
Acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis offers step-by-step instructions for turning your design ideas into working patterns. Fully illustrated, this guide will help you shape your fabric in so many ways! A must-have guide!
Author : Sonya Philip
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 31,14 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1611808332
Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body! Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.
Author : René Bergh
Publisher : New Holland Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,22 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781845374563
With this guide to patternmaking, it s easier than ever to design a pleasing wardrobe, replace worn-out garments, and adapt clothing to changes in body shape. Expert instructions and fully illustrated techniques, show how to take measurements from clothes that already look and feel great, and transfer them to hand-drawn patterns, either full-size or to scale. There are patterns for any attire skirts and dresses, jackets and trousers, blouses, shirts and tees and they can be adapted for a variety of necklines, collars, and sleeves. The result is a wardrobe that s original, fashionable, affordable, and comfortable for years to come. "
Author : Kennis Wong
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 37,63 MB
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1645671372
8 Patterns, 18 Variations, 1 Stunning New Wardrobe Stitch your way to a stylish new wardrobe with this collection of beautiful, modern patterns. Whether you are a seasoned seamstress looking for fresh projects or just beginning your sewing journey, you’ll learn something new from prolific designer Kennis Wong’s expert advice and accessible pearls of sewing wisdom. In Sew Beautiful, elegance and simplicity go hand in hand as Kennis guides you through 8 different patterns, each a closet staple you’ll be proud to wear. Well known for helping her readers find their most flattering fit, Kennis carefully designed each pattern for sizes 00 through 20, guaranteeing a finished garment that suits your taste, style and body type. And with 18 variations spread across these designs, there are so many options to mix and match! Slip into the luxurious Castlepoint Faux-Wrap Skirt on a breezy summer day, or bundle up in the cozy Taktsang Dolman Sleeve Wrap for a cool autumn night. Going to a fancy event but can’t find anything to wear? Wow everyone when you tell them your Palermo Tiered Dress is 100 percent handmade. With Sew Beautiful in your crafting corner, a vibrant custom wardrobe is at your fingertips. If you are experiencing issues accessing or downloading the Sew Beautiful ebook pattern files, please contact [email protected] with proof of purchase for assistance.
Author : Winifred Aldrich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 2015-01-22
Category : Design
ISBN : 1119028280
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it offers a range of good basic blocks, an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting and examples of their application into garments. Fully revised and updated to include a brand new and improved layout, up-to-date skirt and trouser blocks that reflect the changes in body sizing, along with updates to the computer-aided design section and certain blocks, illustrations and diagrams. This best-selling textbook still remains the essential purchase for students and beginners looking to understand pattern cutting and building confidence to develop their own pattern cutting style.
Author : Claudia Ein
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 29,20 MB
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780385074346
Describes a system of creating original designs and copying ready-made fashions which is based on five permanent master patterns
Author : Liesl Gibson
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 14,36 MB
Release : 2016-09-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780692687253
Imagine it. Make it! You don't need to be a designer or pattern maker to create and sew the dress of your dreams. Let Liesl Gibson, founder and designer of Oliver + S sewing patterns, show you how to alter the elements of a pattern to make exactly the dress you imagine. Oliver + S Building Block Dress: A Sewing Pattern Alteration Guide shows you how to customize all the elements of a basic dress pattern. With the included Building Block Dress pattern and Liesl Gibson's detailed pattern alternation instructions, you'll learn how to create almost any dress you can imagine. Let Liesl show you how to change sleeves, silhouettes, pockets, necklines, hems, closures, and linings. By combining the elements presented in the book, you'll be able to make thousands of unique dresses. The only limit is your imagination! Use the skills you learn in this book to customize other patterns as well. With these techniques, you'll look at sewing patterns as just the starting point for your creative expression.
Author : Alice Prier
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,81 MB
Release : 2017-04
Category : Dresses
ISBN : 9781438010014
Packed with useful techniques and practical instructions, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to create customized sewing patterns for woman's cothes.
Author : Adele P. Margolis
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,44 MB
Release : 2019-02-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781626543409
In the world of fashion, finding the perfect fit is an art. In this timeless guide, acclaimed sewer Adele P. Margolis offers simple instructions for the amateur designer, including how to choose the right size; use color theory and lines to create flattering illusions; alter patterns and fabric to fit your figure; and more.
