A Tailoring Manual

by Gertrude Strickland
A Tailoring Manual
Author: Gertrude Strickland
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2013-01-25
Genre: Design
ISBN: 144748133X
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A timeless guide dedicated to the art of tailoring women's clothing, this accessible manual is enriched with helpful illustrations. This comprehensive guide includes detailed instructions for making a variety of women’s garments. Each section breaks down the process step-by-step, ensuring that readers can easily follow along and develop their skills. With its clear explanations and practical advice, A Tailoring Manual empowers beginners to create beautiful, well-fitted clothing. It’s an invaluable resource for novice needleworkers and those seeking fresh ideas and inspiration. This book is a must-have for anyone passionate about sewing and garment making, offering both foundational techniques and creative insights into the world of women's tailoring.

Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing:

by Gretchen Hirsch
Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing:
Author: Gretchen Hirsch
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781584799917
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Sheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided.

The Complete Book of Sewing

by Chris Jeffreys
The Complete Book of Sewing
Author: Chris Jeffreys
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Dressmaking
ISBN: 9780789496584
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Packed with computer-aided designs, information on new types of fabrics, and specially commissioned photos, this comprehensive guide maintains its original appeal, while enticing a whole new generation of readers.

The Modern Maker, Vol. 2

by Mathew Gnagy
The Modern Maker, Vol. 2
Author: Mathew Gnagy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Costume
ISBN: 9781511881050
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Vol.2: Pattern manual 1580-1640. "This book trains you to be a pattern maker. You will learn the most common drafts for men and women from the years 1580-1640"--Publisher's description.

Dressmaking

by Alison Smith
Dressmaking
Author: Alison Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2012-08-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 146540516X
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An invaluable resource, Dressmaking will guide you through all the stages of making, altering, and customizing clothes. Starting with the Tools and Materials, you will learn what you need to buy and how to use it. The Fabrics chapter demonstrates the drape and weave of fabrics and explains the best uses of each. The Patterns chapter covers everything from understanding a pattern to altering one. In General Techniques, close-up photography and guiding annotation to explain key techniques step by step. A section on Basic Patterns and Variations then guides you through creating six garments. Patterns and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for a skirt, dress, shirt, tee, jacket, and pair of trousers. Instructions are also given for possible variations of each garment. Finally, chapters on Alterations and repairs and Customizing offer practical tips for repairing worn items and inspiration for modernizing tired pieces. Packed with essential advice and inspiration, this is the dressmaking bible that no budding seamstress should be without.

A Guide to Fashion Sewing

by Connie Amaden-Crawford
A Guide to Fashion Sewing
Author: Connie Amaden-Crawford
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1628921846
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A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 6th Edition, provides a comprehensive fashion sewing resource for beginning and advanced sewers alike. Readers will learn how to assemble and construct designs of various styles using proven industry methods for more than 100 sewing applications. Chapters cover everything from sewing equipment, measurements, and fabric selection to actual garment assembly. Filled with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and large, clear illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for constructing quality garments. Accompanying video demonstrations help readers learn at their own pace basic sewing skills and techniques such a seams, darts, bias binding, zipper, and garment assembly. The new edition features an updated design, new industrial sewing machine information and photographs, and expanded information on tailoring. Amaden-Crawford has added convenient metric measurement equivalents to the text, helpful project checklists to aid self-assessment of completed project, and 1/2 scale patterns to make sample garment assembly easier than ever before. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395284. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes

by Joi Mahon
Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes
Author: Joi Mahon
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 744
Release: 2022-01-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607659115
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· A complete manual on how to sew clothes that details the processes and techniques · Filled with expert instruction on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, finishing, detailing, and more · Includes slopers so you can tailor your pieces for every body type · Also includes valuable guidance on crucial techniques, from how to install a zipper and use notions to getting a good fit from any sewing pattern · Features a bonus tutorial on how to make pants and fit material · Author Joi Mahon is an award-winning designer, instructor, licensed pattern designer, and creator of Joi’s Perfect Pattern and Fit Club