Author : Lynn C. Ferrari
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 12,22 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Every sewer, from novice to experienced, will learn dozens of timesaving techniques, shortcuts, tips and tricks to easier sewing--without sacrificing quality. 385 line drawings. 16 pages of four-color plates.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 22,30 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780884210979
Author : Crystal McDougald
Publisher : Sixth & Spring Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,99 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 9781933027005
Since its introduction in 1970, Vogue Sewing has been a consistent bestseller and sewer's favourite, coverign everything you need to know to create fashionable, professional-quality clothing - from fabric selection and construction basics to advanced pattern alterations and couture techniques.
Author : Butterick Company
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 35,31 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780671896669
A sourcebook for the home sewer contains more than 500 fundamental techniques for altering or repairing garments, using patterns, and creating your own designs
Author : Lisa Comfort
Publisher : Random House
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,66 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Machine sewing
ISBN : 009194709X
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.
Author : Yuko Takada
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9784805313268
Sew edgy, urban clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe. More and more women are opting to make their own clothes, but most of the books on the market emphasize girly, feminine designs. She Wears the Pants is the first Japanese sewing book (in English) to focus on the increasingly popular "borrowed–from–the–boys" look. Already one of the best–known and reviewed sewing books in Japan, this sporty addition to the sew–it–yourself craze is poised to take the American DIY sewing market by storm. Sometimes women are in the mood for clothes with strong, clean lines and casual sophistication—polish and simplicity without the frills. She Wears the Pants is the book for those times. A graduate of the Bunka Fashion Institute, Yuko Takada provides patterns and instructions for making twenty spare and streamlined wardrobe items, including: Versatile tops that can be either casual or dressy Jackets that are timeless and unique Dresses and skirts that are straight-line or draped Three different pants lengths, from culottes to full-length trousers And much, much more! Patterns can be easily adjusted to suit any body size, and Takada shows readers how to select inexpensive, readily available fabrics and transform them into an elegant new wardrobe. Understated never looked so good!
Author : Yoshiko Tsukiori
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,90 MB
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9784805312872
Sew your own stylish clothes with this fabulous sewing book. Are you a DIY sewer, with a passion for Japanese style? Look no further, Happy Homemade: Sew Chic is the Japanese Sewing book you've been waiting for—all new timeless and straightforward creations of Yoshiko Tsukiori, acclaimed Japanese fashion designer and author of The Stylish Dress Book, now available in English in the United States. Happy Homemade: Sew Chic features 20 flexible sewing patterns that boast authentic Japanese style created simply—by you. Sew-your-own pants, tops, dresses and skirts will add that sought-after Japanese flair to your wardrobe. Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages and all sizes. This book includes a complete western-sized sewing pattern for each design that is easily adjusted to fit your body form. The understandable, concise diagrams and simple instructions allow you to create a unique style with ease and confidence. Sewing designs include: Tunic Dress with Lace Blouse with Front Tucks Box Tunic Straight-cut Tiered Skirt Straight-cut Sarouel Pants Smock Dress with Puff Sleeves And much more… Whether you're a sewing maven or an aspiring novice, Happy Homemade: Sew Chic is your ultimate guide to transforming fabric to fabulous!
Author : Sixth & Spring Books
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,88 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 9781933027142
"From its inception to its substantial revision in 2006, Vogue Sewing has been a consistent bestseller and sewer's favorite, covering everything you need to know to create fashionable, professional-quality clothing?from fabric to selection, and constructions basics to advanced pattern alterations and couture techniques. Vogue Sewing Quick Reference distills the essential elements of Vogue Sewing into a concise, easy-to-reference manual that will be indispensable to sewers of all skill levels"--Publisher website (September 2007)
Author : Singer Sewing Reference Library
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,10 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Lingerie
ISBN : 9780865732612
Provides instructions on how to sew loungewear, sleepwear, and intimate apparel.
Author : Yoshiko Tsukiori
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 11,87 MB
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9784805313275
Sew cute and original clothes for your little angel with this easy-to-follow DIY sewing book. Yoshiko Tsukiori's Japanese sewing books provide elegant casual designs for women and children and have made her one of the most popular names in the Japanese sew–it–yourself craze. In Sewing for Your Girls, Tsukiori has done it again, creating eight adorable and endlessly versatile new patterns for clothes that will delight every mother's budget—and suit every little girl's personal style and body type. Tsukiori provides easy–to–follow instructions (in English) and shares the basic techniques for creating all the classic elements of little girls' clothes. Today's emerging legions of DIY mothers will discover how to make: A round collared shirt or tunic A classic smocked sundress Overalls with plenty of pocket room Draw-string pants that fit beautifully A shawl-collared dress or top A gathered neckline shirt, tunic, or dress A pretty dress with shoulder ruffles A raglan top or dress Add ruffles or bows, add tiers or pockets, add sleeves or go sleeveless—each of these garments can be embellished in endless variations to create literally hundreds of different styles. Tsukiori also guides readers on how to select carefree, pretty, and inexpensive fabrics that girls will love to wear every day! Imagination and creativity are the keys to dressing girls stylishly on a budget, and Sewing for Your Girls makes it easy to mix and match the basic components so that each piece is as unique as it is beautiful.
