Download or read book Basic Tailoring written by Time-Life Books and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Couture Sewing written by Zoya Nudelman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments. Beginning with a brief history of haute couture, the book moves on to cover tools and supplies, matching fabrics with the appropriate needles and threads, pressing, and construction techniques. Basic draping skills, corset construction, and tailoring, as well as the variety of closures, hems and finishes used in couture are discussed. The text is filled with step-by-step techniques along with clear instructions and illustrations. Nudelman covers many embellishment techniques, including beading, embroidering, and an expanded range of fine and decorative stitches including eyelet overcasting and ribbon rosette. Highly illustrated with photographs of couture designs as well as close-ups of finishes and details, The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition will inspire the design of high-quality garments using haute couture construction methods. New to this edition ~Expanded coverage of the construction of facings, linings, underlinings, interlinings, and interfacings (Chapter 4) ~All-new chapter on constructing large skirts including trains, hoop skirts, and petticoats (Chapter 6) ~Chapter 8 features new fabric manipulation and embellishment techniques including couching, eyelet stitching, ribbon embroidery, goldwork, beadwork are stitching, motif beaded embroidery methods, and working with sequins, rhinestones, and crystals. ~Updated fashion photographs and new illustrations throughout the book Features ~End-of-chapter biographies discuss notable designers and their couture techniques, such as Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Vera Wang, Alexander McQueen, and Elie Saab ~More than 850 color images, including over 185 updated fashion photographs and new illustrations digitally drawn by the author

Download or read book The Art of Hand Sewing Leather written by Al Stohlman and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to hand sew leather projects from master craftsman Al Stholman. Complete stitching instructions plus information on tools and materials needed to get started.

Download or read book Couture written by Roberta C. Carr and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Couture is an attitude--a non-complex way of thinking about sewing. It's about concepts--how to approach a technique, or a way of accomplishing a particular look. In this book, Carr expresses her philosophy--that there is no one way to do anything in couture sewing--and discusses alternative techniques. Illustrations and photos throughout.

Download or read book Jump Into Sewing written by Lee Chappell Monroe and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of sewing Beginners rejoice—getting started with sewing has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy this fun art form. Dive in and sew six cute and useful projects like pillows, totes, pouches, and more. Plus, learn about the basics anatomy of a sewing machine, fabric, thread, and needle guide, and all the helpful tools and supplies you need. While this book is ideal for beginners, the adorable designs are still perfect and enjoyable for all sewing enthusiasts! Sewing beginners delve into 6 versatile projects with step-by-step instructions Includes comprehensive information on tools needed plus tips and tricks Part of our “Jump into” series—you've bought your sewing machine, now make the most of it!

Download or read book The Act of Sewing written by Sonya Philip and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body! Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

Download or read book Curve Stitching written by Jon Millington and published by Tarquin Group. This book was released on 1989 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curve stitching is a creative, practical activity with a strong mathematical background. This book explains the technique and there are large colour photographs of a good selection of beautiful designs, with stitchbystitch sewing plans. The different families of designs are put into their mathematical context and there are many suggestions for further development. There is also a good collection of computer programs written in Basic. These programs can readily be modified and adapted so that one can find on screen those patterns which will be most pleasing to sew.

Download or read book How to SEW ART written by Tammie Bowser and published by Art Quilt Books. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Easy To Sew Art When You Know The Simple Secrets! In this book you will find the inspiring story of how I became an artist and I'll teach you the easy way to become an artist too. I will teach you my award winning Contoured Pixel Technique. You will master the Core Concepts that make sewing art easy. Follow me and you'll be making fine art with a sewing machine and ordinary fabrics (easily found at any fabric store) very quickly. The diagrams and instructions make this modern quilting process so easy to understand that even a beginner can do it! Each book comes with a free online video course to guide you. The Techniques Are Easy! Read This Book And Learn: How to choose the perfect image! How to make your fabric look like paint! How to use thread like it's a paint brush!

Download or read book Classic Techniques written by Time-Life Books Editors and published by Silver Burdett Press. This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated instructions on the basics of sewing, tailoring, embroidery, knitting, and crocheting are accompanied by a history of needlework

Download or read book The Art of Sewing and Dress Creation and Instructions on the Care and Use of the White Rotary Electric Sewing Machines written by Anon. and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a comprehensive guide to operating the "Martha Washington" electric sewing machine. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs, this detailed handbook will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in using this type of sewing equipment. Contents include: "Creation and Care of the White Rotary Electric Sewing Machine", "White Course in Sewing and Dress Creation", "Brief History of Thomas White", "The Art of Using the Sewing Machine", "Necessary Utensils", "Points for Every Woman to Consider", "Consider the Value of Time", "What Makes the Successful Garment", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Download or read book The Art of Sewing written by Anna Jacob Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1995-12-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Dressmaking written by Butterick Publishing Company and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Sewing written by Master Ndex and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sewing written by Jordan Koma and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to sew as a beginner.

Download or read book THE ART OF SEWING written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Sewing written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Beginners Guide to Mastering the Art of Sewing written by Joyce Bowers and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginners Guide to Mastering the Art of Sewing A Visual Step By Step Guide to Using Sewing Machine for Kids & Grownups This guide is designed to get you started sewing with a sewing machine the right way. Not only will you learn how to use your machine to sew, but also you will understand how it works. Knowing how a sewing machine works will help you to troubleshoot many problems you may encounter. Wouldn