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1	Couture Sewing Techniques more books like this by Claire Shaeffer add to wishlist Covers sewing methods include how to hand stitch, finish edges and create closures, fit and shape, sew patch and bound pockets, tailor and line jackets, and construct and embellish eveningwear. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $14.55! \| signed copies \| SVS
2	Sewing 101 more books like this by Creative Publishing International add to wishlist Sewing is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful sewing tip sidebars, and a painstakingly detailed glossary, Sewing teaches you how to sew successfully. You will learn ... see all copies from $9.64! new only from $17.56!
3	A Guide to Fashion Sewing more books like this by Connie Amaden-Crawford add to wishlist This new edition of the highly successful classic on fashion sewing retains the large helpful illustrations and easy-to-read text of previous editions. The text is organized in a step-by-step, start-to-finish style coupled by thousands of enhanced visuals. Amaden-Crawford helps the reader create fashionable and professional looking garments for ... see all copies from $14.92! new only from $60.59! \| SVS
4	Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide more books like this by Claire Shaeffer add to wishlist This edition offers a comprehensive guide to the selection, wear, care and sewing of fabrics of all kinds. It has been updated to feature details on microfibres and information in the fast-changing arena of stabilizers and interfacings. Shaeffer examines the content and distinctive properties of each textile, from classic linen to novelty ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	How to make sewing patterns more books like this by Donald H. McCunn add to wishlist see all copies from $29.98! new only from $67.75!
6	Complete Guide to Sewing (Revised & Updated) more books like this by Reader's Digest, Brenda Jackson, Ronald L McDonald add to wishlist This revised and updated edition of the 1981 volume contains updated photographs and artwork as well as new sections on sewing supplies, materials, and equipment; fabrics; a new color wheel; and metric as well as standard measurements. see all copies from $8.00! new only from $34.99! \| first editions
7	Shirtmaking more books like this by David Page Coffin add to wishlist With the skills learnt in this book, readers can create elegant, custom-fit garments for either men or women that look like the best money can buy. Using simple tools and techniques any sewer can acquire, you'll discover how to duplicate and even improve on these garments - and with a little practice, you'll soon be creating your own unique ... see all copies from $7.72! new only from $13.23! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Patternmaking for fashion design more books like this by Helen Joseph Armstrong add to wishlist Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, Patternmaking for Fashion Design offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles--dart ... see all copies from $41.91! new only from $44.61! \| SVS
9	New Complete Guide to Sewing more books like this by Robert Dolezal, Reader's Digest add to wishlist This volume provides the guidance you need to sew successfully, whatever your level of skill. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions cover everything from cutting out patterns to making sleeves and fitting zips, and are accompanied by thousands of colourful illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. This encyclopaedia of sewing includes detailed ... see all copies from $16.31! new only from $17.50! \| SVS
10	Pattern Fitting with Confidence more books like this by Nancy Zieman add to wishlist Nancy Ziemanas pattern fitting approach is easy-- no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching-- just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancyas techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit ... see all copies from $15.45! new only from $15.45! \| SVS
11	The Art of Fashion Draping more books like this by Connie Amaden-Crawford add to wishlist Intended for students of fashion design, clothing and dressmaking, this easy-to-follow bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on the dress form. "The Art of Fashion Draping, 3rd Edition", is organised from basic to more advanced topics. New and revised illustrations keep the book up to date. see all copies from $35.00! new only from $78.40! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern more books like this by Pati Palmer, Marta Alto add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $14.08! \| signed copies \| SVS
13 view cover	Fine Embellishment Techniques more books like this by Jane Conlon add to wishlist You don't have to be a needlework expert to add fashion embellishment techniques from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s to your wardrobe. With just a little practice anyone can create an elegant beaded gown, add custom-made braiding to a simple blouse, art deco trims and piping to a jacket, or use traditional threadwork techniques to spice up a linen ... see all copies from $5.05! new only from $14.55! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Power Sewing Step-By-Step more books like this by Sandra Betzina add to wishlist Power Sewing Step-by-Step will be the classic reference for home sewers. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions and colour photos lead the reader through great techniques that make sewing faster, more professional, and better looking. From choosing the right fabric and pattern combination, to detailed step-by-step instructions for trousers, ... see all copies from $5.25! new only from $5.25! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets, Collars, Hems, and More more books like this by Claire Shaeffer add to wishlist Now in paperback, this book by an internationally known sewing expert reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends. Shaeffer gives illustrated, step-by-step instructions allowing readers to transform simple designs into eye-catching creations or designer copycats. 90 color photos. 491 color illustrations. see all copies from $11.71! new only from $12.53! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Cool Couture: Construction Secrets for Runway Style more books like this by Kenneth D King add to wishlist He provides his own shortcuts, careful instruction, and advice to help home sewers of every level produce impeccable results. Each technique is presented with simple how-to drawings and detailed step-by-step instructions. Fashion-forward photographs of the designer's own couture garments and tight shots of fabrics, construction, and decorative ... see all copies from $18.76! new only from $18.76! \| SVS
17 view cover	Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry: Proven Methods to Help You Sew Like the Pros more books like this by Susan Huxley (Editor) add to wishlist From sample rooms to factory floors, this book reveals the best garment-sewing treatments, and combines them with informative photos, step-by-step instructions, and time-saving tips. 802 color photos. 10 color illustrations. see all copies from $4.11! new only from $45.00!
18 view cover	Make Your Own Dress Patterns: A Primer in Patternmaking for Those Who Like to Sew more books like this by Adele P Margolis, Judy Skoogfors (Illustrator) add to wishlist This profusely illustrated primer in pattern making is great for creating fashionable clothing as well as pretty necklines, pockets, and sleeves. Nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis provides simple, step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations for making clothes for work, home, and play -- everything from stylish skirts, ... see all copies from $11.27! new only from $11.27! \| SVS
19 view cover	Simplicity's Simply the Best Sewing Book more books like this by Anne Marie Soto (Editor), Simplicity Pattern Company (Editor), Martha Vaughan (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $8.05! new only from $8.05! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Fitting Finesse more books like this by Nancy Zieman add to wishlist - Expert advice from Nancy Zieman - Painless approach to fitting for both you and your pattern - Reference guide with size charts see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.74! \| first editions
21 view cover	Couture: The Art of Fine Sewing more books like this by Roberta C Carr, Pati Palmer (Editor), Ann Hesse Price (Editor) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $10.53! new only from $16.87! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Fast Fit more books like this by Sandra Betzina add to wishlist Every sewer has to make pattern alterations at one time or another and this book provides a fresh approach to this normally complex subject. Each problem is addressed on a page spread, with an example of the problem, a step-by-step description of the pattern alteration, and photographs of the correctly altered pattern. see all copies from $8.44! new only from $11.91! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts more books like this by Claire Shaeffer add to wishlist For home sewers, no matter what their level of expertise. This illustrated guide to sewing has been revised. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Linen & Cotton more books like this by Susan Khalje add to wishlist A guide to sewing techniques for linen and cotton which provides information on: fabric and design combinations; pattern preparation; construction techniques; decorative techniques; and finishing details. see all copies from $3.70!
25 view cover	The Best of Sewing with Nancy more books like this by Nancy Zieman add to wishlist The host of the popular public TV series Sewing with Nancy presents a compilation of techniques and projects gleaned from the most useful and popular topics covered during the first 10 years of her show. Her clear techniques emphasize speed and quality in making garments and home decorating projects. 600 full-color illus. 200 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.44! \| first editions

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