Author : Laura Strutt
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 29,4 MB
Release : 2016-02
Category :
ISBN : 9780857338556
Sewing is no longer the preserve of grandmothers and aunties. The popularity of vintage clothing and brands such as Cath Kidston have led to a revival of 'make do and mend', and people of all ages are getting creative. This title starts with the basic kit and techniques before introducing fastenings, embellishments, clothing and home furnishings.
Author : Chris Jeffreys
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,49 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 9780789496584
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.
Author : Diana Rupp
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,43 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780761139737
A how-to manual for sewing beginners covers how to choose and use equipment and materials, laying out fabrics and patterns, and tricks and advice for cutting and sewing.
Author : Kate Haxell
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 23,10 MB
Release : 2010-05-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607052342
This jargon-free, fully illustrated guide to using your sewing machine explains essential techniques and offers easy projects for getting started. Straightforward and accessible, Me and My Sewing Machine contains everything you need to know to get the most out of your sewing machine. There are no intimidating specialty techniques, painstaking procedures, or complicated methods. Instead you will find easy-to-understand, practical and decorative techniques that make sewing simple, even if you have never used a machine before. Author and professional crafter Kate Haxell shares clever tips and shortcuts, as well as advice on when you can use these speedy methods and when it really is better to do something the traditional way. Everything is illustrated with step-by-step photography and finished samples. Haxell also includes easy sewing projects that are simple without skimping on style.
Author : Sophie Kerr
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 30,78 MB
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607057522
A beginner’s guide and visual dictionary for young people who want to learn to sew, packed with photos: “Some of the coolest projects we've seen.”—Kiki Magazine With this book by Sophie Kerr—with some help from her parents, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr of Modern Quilt Studio—kids can learn how to navigate a sewing machine, make smart fabric choices, and use basic sewing tools. Sixteen kid-friendly projects run the gamut from clothes to bags to accessories, while clear, step-by-step instructions walk kids through the creation of each. Throughout the book, tips from Sophie offer design and construction advice from a kid's perspective—and move from simpler to more complex projects as kids’ skills develop. The book "grows" with the sewist, offering more complex project as the reader's skills develop. It also functions as a visual dictionary of tools, materials, and terms that will be a go-to reference for young sewists.
Author : Wendy Gardiner
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 2022-10-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1637411030
“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
Author :
Publisher : Creative Publishing Int'l
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 24,87 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 9781610595698
Author : Alison Smith
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 34,88 MB
Release : 2011-01-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0756673909
Need to learn how to shorten a hemline? Eager to make some cushion covers or a simple tunic dress? Sew Step by Step will come to your rescue. A compact version of DK's The Sewing Book, here all the essential basic techniques and tools are clearly explained so you can start sewing with confidence. With no projects, just all the information and guidance you need to get going, this book is sure to whet your creative appetite and leave you equipped and inspired to make beautiful, personal pieces. Packed with easy-to-follow techniques, from sewing on a button to personalizing a garment, Sew Step by Step brings these traditional, practical, and artistic crafts up to date with advice on contemporary styles and new materials, introducing these immensely satisfying skills to a whole new generation. So what are you waiting for? With the help of this book you can learn a skill that expresses your individuality and flair, will save you money, and will create objects you can cherish for years.
Author : Reader's Digest Association
Publisher :
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Dressmaking
ISBN : 9780864493910
Author : Johanna Lundstrom
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,93 MB
Release : 2020-11-03
Category :
ISBN : 9789163961526
