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Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
With material appropriate for all skill levels, this book also offers solutions to intermediate-level fitting quandaries and advanced couture-level fitting techniques. Covers everything from assessing your figure and working with patterns to fitting the bodice, fitting for pants and skirts, as well as specialty techniques.
Author
Publisher
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Get a few new tricks up your sleeve! Learn to alter existing patterns using fashion-industry methods; add stylish details like pockets, plackets, and zippers with how-to illustrations and photos, with lots of sewing tricks and tips; change up waistlines, shirt yokes, necklines, sleeves, cuffs, and more to adapt your favorite garment or develop your limitless fashion wardrobe." -- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
KP Craft
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Teaches basic sewing skills and then moves on to explain more complex techniques, encouraging readers to take their skills to the next level with more involved projects. The easy to follow instructions and step-by-step photos and illustrations will ensure success for novices, as well as inspire confidence.
10) The perfect fit: creating and altering basic sewing patterns for tops, sleeves, skirts, and pants
Author
Publisher
Rocky Nook Inc
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
"Design, draw, and alter sewing patterns to achieve the perfect fit in your homesewn garments! Every body is different, and standard sizes certainly do not fit all! You're going to spend hours making your homesewn garment, so you want to be sure the final product will fit flawlessly. This starts with a pattern that is drawn to your (or your model's) exact measurements. With The Perfect Fit as your guide, you'll learn the necessary skills for altering...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Enter a Magical Realm of Handcrafted Fantasy Costumes, Accessories, Bags and More! Whether you're attending a Renaissance faire, anime convention, LARP event or costume party, dressing up is half the fun. Now it's easier than ever to make your own unique, one-of-a-kind outfit. In this costumier's trove, Costurero Real creators Alassie and Mara have included a wealth of clothing and accessories you can easily make at home, and for half the price of...
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