Beginning sergers will benefit from this introductory guide to the serger machine and basic serging techniques. Information on the function of a serger and instructions on machine maintenance are provided along with step-by-step guidelines on sewing straight lines and curves, turning corners, and creating professional-looking seams. Additional ...
Presented in a new edition that adds updated pattern industry news and revised rules for selecting pattern size, this easy and practical fitting system requires no measuring, no drafting skills, no muslin mock-ups - and it works with all brands of tissue paper patterns. Real people of all ages are featured in photographs that explain the steps of ...
The fine sewing techniques used in the ateliers of Paris fashion designers are explained here in easy to follow terms, giving helpful advice on how to make couture garments. Accompanied by over 1,000 illustrations, this book shows readers how to master such difficult sewing techniques such as the Spanish snap buttonhole, circular pockets, novelty ...
This is an up-to-date, practical guide to decorative overlock sewing and all the latest techniques in serging, which incorporates all the changes made by serger manufacturers over the past few years since they first came onto the market. Explains all the basic techniques with special tips for decorative serging offering advice on how to thread the ...
Learn four different tailoring methods, easy fit tips and a wonderful, timesaving machine lining technique from noted fashion-sewing authorities Pati Palmer and Susan Pletsch.
This sewing manual guides beginners through basic techniques and helps build the confidence needed to overcome common mistakes. From choosing fabrics and measuring fit to buying a sewing machine and redesigning a pattern, beginning sewers will find everything they need to create expert garments. Tips include efficient methods of cutting fabric ...
This pattern book features step-by-step instructions on fitting and sewing pants for women of all different body types using the twin techniques of tissue- and fabric-fitting. Important sewing choices are highlighted, including choosing fabrics, selecting appropriate alteration tools, and finding styles that are most flattering. The fit-as-you-sew ...
This easy-to-follow work guides the reader from choosing of a fabric and flattering style to the finishing details as they apply to plain pants, trousers, culottes, jumpsuits, and jeans for the whole family.
How to enhance serged seams with stitch length and contrasting thread, and how to adjust the tension for decorative edges, heavy threads, yarns, and ribbons.
Deciding what to make is always the most wearisome part of preparing a meal. But unlike other books that offer only good-looking recipes, this cookbook offers a revolutionary template for scheduling fun food themes for each night of the week - Monday is comfort food night, Tuesday is Italian night, Wednesday is fish night, and so on. With readily ...
Ideas for using decorative threads, tension adjustments, and many other techniques open a whole new world of sophisticated creativity for the home sewer.
Marta Alto shows how to use a serger sewing machine to stitch a seam, trim the fabric, and overcast the edge in one step. Other lessons include tension adjustment, threading, gathering, rolled edges, and flatlocking, and tricky details are explained for collars, cuffs, hems, bindings, children's clothing, lingerie and swimwear, and home decorating ...
This new edition of a popular tailoring guide is double in size, adds color photography, and features new and speedier techniques that embrace fusible interfacing and an all-machine-sewn lining technique used in ready-to-wear. More than 700 photos and illustrations accompany instructions detailed enough to allow a beginner who has never taken a ...
The most uncomplicated sewing book of the century, this complete revised MOTHER PLETSCH'S PAINLESS SEWING is a lighthearted book for both beginners and those who want a sewing brush-up. Learn to sew fast, with professional looking results--from selecting fabric to cutting, fitting, shaping, and other important details. With Mother Pletsch's ...
Serging veterans can hone their artistic edge in this updated guide to advanced serging techniques, which feature the latest information on modern serger capabilities, stitch options, and a variety of speciality feet and other accessories. Guidelines for fast flat construction and creative flatlocking, including gathering, shirring, and fringe and ...
Creating garments for people of all shapes and sizes is made easy with this innovative DVD guide. Instructions cover every step in producing a variety of clothing types and styles, including choosing appropriately sized tissue patterns, altering fabrics to fit, and finishing garments for fashion and comfort. Special attention is paid to tricky ...
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