The Complete book of sewing
The Complete Book of Sewing covers every technique you need for dressmaking and sewing for the home, from choosing the right fabric, to pleating and lining, to achieving couture finishes. With this practical sourcebook at your fingertips, you will be able to create a whole new wardrobe or give a roo...
| Format: | Books Print Book |
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Dorling Kindersley,
1996.
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| Edition: | 1st American ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Tools and equipment
- Machines for sewing
- Working with patterns
- Cutting out fabrics
- Cotton fabrics
- Woolen fabrics
- Linen and silk fabrics
- Synthetic and special fabrics
- Fabric care
- Threads
- Notions
- Handstitches
- Machine stitches
- Finishing touches
- Seams and seam finishes
- Underlying fabrics
- Underlinings
- Interfacings
- Linings
- Interlinings
- Forming darts
- Making tucks
- Forming pleats
- Creating gathers
- Making and attaching necklines
- Making placket bands
- Making and attaching collars
- Stretch neckbands
- Forming waistlines
- Making casings
- Making and attaching waistbands
- Belts and carriers
- Making sleeves
- Straight sleeve finishes
- Cuffs with openings
- Cuffs without openings
- Making hems
- Binding edges
- Ruffles
- Using buttons
- Machine buttonholes
- Handstitched buttonholes
- Button loops
- Attaching zippers
- Other fastenings
- Making and attaching pockets
- Custom tailoring
- Couture dressmaking techniques
- Mending.