Covers basic hand stitches, sewing with a machine, decorative stitches, fastenings, and finishings.
Showcasing influential looks from the 1920s to the 1980s, presents five adaptable master patterns for tops, dresses, and pants--all of which can be transformed into twenty different projects for women and men.
"BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern" combines the best of fashion from the past with an updated approach to sewing. They provide step-by-step instructions and techniques for customizing the enclosed master patterns into new design variations, all perfectly fitted for you.
Making country-style curtains
by Kolesar, Alison, Casey, Barbara Farkas
fromGarden Way Publishing bulletin
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common …
"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry b…
"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry b…
"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry b…
These 31 exciting projects are suitable for every skill level, from beginner to master stitcher.
Here is the straight-up dope on how to make your own clothing. With or without patterns, machines, or fancy materials?anyone can do it! Got some old clothes that you love and that fit well? Use them as patterns for new ones. Want something new and spectacular, something that fit…
Have you ever wished you could call an expert and ask for a five-minute explanation on the particulars of a fabric you are sewing? Claire Shaeffer provides this key information for 88 of today's most popular fabrics. In this handy, easy-to-follow reference, she guides you throug…
Presents a guide to basic sewing techniques and equipment and provides solutions for common sewing problems involving patterns, seams, trims, bias tape, fitting, hems, zippers, and buttonholes.
Provides comprehensive instruction on sewing, including stitch and finish techniques, mending, and sewing projects for both apparel and household goods.
Contains 23 sewing projects for a bedroom makeover.
"Get the most out of your sewing machine by understanding its most important accessory--the myriad types of presser feet and their uses"--Provided by publisher.
"Knowing which machine is right for you is a great first step to learning how to sew, but knowing how to use that machine inside-out is crucial in order to get the best out of it. Sewing Machine Secrets is an indispensable resource for sewers at all levels, showing the reader ho…