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Publisher
Interweave Press LLC
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"With this book, you'll be able to make 25 new garments by working with only the 8 basic full-size patterns included. Each pattern shows you which folds and cutting lines to use for each unique garment. Almost all of the garments are sized as extra small (XS), small (S), medium (M), and large (L). Pattern 8 is sized S, M, and L"--P. 6.
Author
Publisher
STC Craft
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Every vintage-obsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The follow-up to the popular Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses...
Author
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Barnfield combines retro fashion inspiration with modern style and patterns. She gives you plenty of practical advice, and explains all the techniques you'll need for sewing and adapting patterns to your personal taste.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When Jansdotter wears one of her signature clothing looks, fans frequently ask, “Did you make that?” Lotta’s answer is, “Yes, and so can you!” With that in mind, she has created her second book of easy-to-sew pieces that can be layered to create a variety of looks. Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Patterns is all about flexible, customizable garments to wear in your nest and in your neighborhood, and easy, fun ways to alter each one as the season—or...
Author
Publisher
Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Are you tired of wearing clothes that fall apart after one wash? Or struggling to find second hand clothing that fits? Then Annie Philips has the solution, as not only are mending and altering a better option for our environment, but you'll also be saving a pretty penny in the long run.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Stylish Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step gives you the essentials. Taking you through the basics, including the features of a sewing machine and the qualities of different fabrics, this simple handbook will soon have you making and mending your own clothes and home furnishings.
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