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A Guide to Fashion Sewing

Author : Connie Amaden-Crawford

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 416 pages

File Size : 21,79 MB

Release : 2015-03-12

Category : Design

ISBN : 1628921846

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A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 6th Edition, provides a comprehensive fashion sewing resource for beginning and advanced sewers alike. Readers will learn how to assemble and construct designs of various styles using proven industry methods for more than 100 sewing applications. Chapters cover everything from sewing equipment, measurements, and fabric selection to actual garment assembly. Filled with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and large, clear illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for constructing quality garments. Accompanying video demonstrations help readers learn at their own pace basic sewing skills and techniques such a seams, darts, bias binding, zipper, and garment assembly. The new edition features an updated design, new industrial sewing machine information and photographs, and expanded information on tailoring. Amaden-Crawford has added convenient metric measurement equivalents to the text, helpful project checklists to aid self-assessment of completed project, and 1/2 scale patterns to make sample garment assembly easier than ever before. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395284. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.



Sewing (5th Edition)

Author : Kitty Moore

Publisher :

Page : 126 pages

File Size : 46,34 MB

Release : 2019-07-18

Category :

ISBN : 9781922304025

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Become an expert at sewing without spending weeks trying to learn how! (Even if you're a complete beginner) Imagine going from an absolute beginner to expert at sewing in just a few days. What if you became so good at sewing that you could make your own clothes, fix pretty much anything, and all of this only took a few days of practice? Multi-time best selling arts & crafts author and influencer, Kitty Moore, presents the ultimate book for all beginners trying to learn how to sew. After years of sewing, Kitty realized that becoming great at sewing (for the 90%] most common uses) could be accomplished in days, NOT weeks, if the right things were learned and practiced from day one. In this book you will get these "hacks" and learn how to completely transform your skill level on a sewing machine. If you want to learn how to sew, but want to learn fast or can't seem to grasp the basics... If you want a new hobby and sewing interests you but you're not sure where to begin... Or if the idea of receiving a full list of sewing instructions and patterns appeals to you... THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! This is my 5th Edition of the book and after months of feedback and editing, my team and I have produced the MOST EFFECTIVE & BEST-SELLING "beginners sewing book" on Amazon! In this book, you will get: Images included with all stages of the learning process, so you can learn faster than ever before A massive list of patterns included in this book that range from beginner to advanced, so you can learn and practice at the same time (this is a proven method to learn a new skill faster) Comprehensive step-by-step instructions for each pattern, so that anyone can follow along (even absolute beginners who have never done any sewing in their life) Kitty's personal email address for unlimited customer support if you have any questions And much, much more... Well, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of the page!





Tailoring

Author : Creative Publishing International

Publisher : Creative Publishing International

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 13,64 MB

Release : 2011-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1589236092

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Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer who wants to move on to more challenging projects, this book ensures success with detailed, step-by-step instructions, more than 400 photos, in-depth discussions about products and how to use them. Tailoring offers guidance for every aspect of tailoring a jacket: fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, topstitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents, and making perfect buttonholes.



Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers

Author : Julie Cole

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 31,85 MB

Release : 2014-06-05

Category : Design

ISBN : 160901880X

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This companion workbook consists of project instructions and card stock worksheets in a 3-hole binder for convenient storage. Using these resources, students can store sewn sample garment details and record design information for design projects. The instructions for each project list the supplies and tasks needed to prepare the samples, plus clear cross references to sewing techniques in the textbook, Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers, 2nd Edition, and the supplementary half-scales patterns available to complete projects. Sample and Sewing worksheets are made of card stock for durable sample mounting and include space to attach sample and label sewing techniques, fabric type, fiber content, lining type, interfacing type, stitching order, stitch length, and notes on where to use the stitching technique on a garment and stitching mistakes. As students use the workbook to practice the sewing techniques, it becomes an ongoing resource and part of the design student's fashion library.



Sewing

Author : Francesca Sterlacci

Publisher : Laurence King Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 10,39 MB

Release : 2019-01-08

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781786271983

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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.



Patternmaking for Fashion Design

Author : Helen Joseph-Armstrong

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,18 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Dressmaking

ISBN : 9789332518117

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"Basic Approach Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles-dart manipulation, added fullness and contouring-it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity. ome innovative, new information in this book include: Updated with modern, cutting-edge sketches and designs. Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27. More materials on children's wear and swim wear. Knock offs. Fitting corrections Advanced design projects A practical introduction to patternmaking Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation, added fullness and contouring."--



The Art of Fashion Draping

Author : Connie Amaden-Crawford

Publisher : Fairchild Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,94 MB

Release : 2018-02-08

Category : Design

ISBN : 9781501328480

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“This is the most comprehensive teaching tool for learning and mastering draping techniques. The illustrations and the text for each drape are clear and explicit.” Laura K. Kidd, Southern Illinois University, USA Learn to drape fabric on a dress form to create your own patterns. The step-by-step instructions are organized from basic to advanced projects using both imperial and metric measurements, so you don't have to convert measurements. The book includes a wide variety of fashion styles, from bodices to bias-cut gowns. Intermediate and advanced design variations include an off-shoulder sleeve design and a peplum design. More than 1,000 two-color line drawings show you each draping step. - Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs - Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters - Online STUDIO includes video tutorials explaining key draping skills and techniques - Lay-flat binding makes the book easy to use while draping garments PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501330292.



Draping for Apparel Design 2nd Edition

Author : Helen Joseph-Armstrong

Publisher : Fairchild Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 28,35 MB

Release : 2007-09-07

Category : Design

ISBN : 9781563675508

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This text combines step-by-step instructions illustrated to present the principles and methods of draping. Author Helen Joseph-Armstrong incorporates three draping techniques—manipulating dart excess, adding fullness, and contour draping—in design projects featured throughout the text. Projects begin with a draping plan and fashion drawing to identify its creative elements, and determine the draping technique required. The author describes the drape of the basic dress and its relationship to every garment in a clothing collection, emphasizing the drape of foundation garments as a base to building more complex design.



A Guide to Fashion Sewing

Author : Connie Amaden-Crawford

Publisher :

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 44,61 MB

Release : 1986

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN :

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