Download or read book Sewing for Fashion Designers written by Anette Fischer and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide explores the fundamental sewing methods fashion designers need and teaches professional garment construction. Chapter One introduces sewing tools and machinery (including industrial machines). It discusses how to work with patterns and explains cutting-out methods. Chapter Two is devoted to different fabrics and how they work, focusing on the construction of a garment, including fastenings and trimmings, and the use of materials to support structured pieces, such as corsets. Hand-sewing techniques and basic seams are explored in Chapter Three. Techniques are demonstrated with step-by-step photographic guides combined with technical drawings. A guide to making garment details and decorations, such as pockets, waistlines, and necklines, is found in Chapter Four. Chapter Five addresses fabric-specific techniques, for everything from lace to neoprene. The best technical approaches to use for patternmaking and construction are discussed for each fabric. Catwalk images demonstrate how these kinds of techniques are employed by designers.
Download or read book Sew Your Own Fashion Accessories written by Bensusson Estelle and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating Fashion Accessories written by Singer Sewing Reference Library and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to creating fashion accessories contains easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, with detailed photographs of each step of the construction of every project.
Download or read book Start Your Own Fashion Accessories Business written by Entrepreneur Press and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic updating of resources and interviews with successful owners in the fashion accessories business. Trendy entrepreneurs learn how to create and sell their own accessories, buy wholesale accessories for resale or establish their own online or traditional store. Our experts take them step by step from creating a business plan, to setting up a home workshop and office, exploring the market, managing finances, publicizing and advertising the business and much more. Industry professionals and practicing home-based business owners provide unique insights, tips and tricks to ensure success. This step-by-step guide gives aspiring entrepreneurs everything they need to know to turn their passion for fashion into a successful business.
Download or read book Sew Your Own Fashion Accessories written by Rusty Bensussen and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1990 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sew Your Own Wardrobe written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating, and customizing your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book! Fully illustrated and easy to use, this dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike. Fed up with fast fashion and keen to make your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Inside the pages of this sewing book you’ll discover: • Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-color photography • Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project • 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments • Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it. All the techniques and projects are graded by difficulty level, from the simple and straightforward to the more complex and challenging ones. Put your new-found knowledge to the test with 13 downloadable patterns that can be easily adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. Learn how to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside creative ideas for giving your old clothes new life! The Essential Guide to Dressmaking Sew Your Own Wardrobe guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favorite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.
Download or read book Sew Trendy Fashions Accessories written by Chris Malone and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chris Malone hits the mark with these 28 trendy and fashionable designs for 18" dolls. Designs are fast and easy to make and are fat-quarter and scrap-friendly.
Download or read book Sew Your Own Activewear written by Melissa Fehr and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sewing expert and marathon runner offers sewing patterns and blocks, as well as step-by-step instructions to help you create your own amazing activewear. Make your own unique activewear sewing wardrobe that’s perfect for your workout. Choose from thirteen different styles including yoga pants, crops top and running leggings designed by activewear sewing expert, and marathon runner, Melissa Fehr. Whether you’re a runner, a cyclist or a gym bunny, or you’re simply looking for the perfect pair of slouchy leggings for elegant lounging, this collection of sewing patterns is for you. Learn all about how to choose the correct fabric for activewear sewing and discover expert tips on working with performance fabrics like Lycra and spandex. Before you know it, you’ll have a truly unique workout wardrobe to wear while you work up a sweat!
Download or read book Sewing School Fashion Design written by Amie Petronis Plumley and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafty kids love to show off what they make, and what better way to do that than to wear their own one-of-a-kind handmade clothes! The authors of the best-selling and much-acclaimed Sewing School® series are back with a complete course in sewing clothes, specially designed for kids aged 8 to 12. Starting with the basics, Sewing School® Fashion Design teaches kids how to make three essential garments: a top, a pair of shorts, and a skirt, and then encourages them to build their skills and customize each piece with options for changing the neckline or sleeve length and adding their own decorative touches. With step-by-step photos and actual kid-created examples, the approach is friendly and forgiving — no fussy fitting or difficult techniques. All the necessary pattern pieces are included for a wide range of sizes and body types, along with guidance on selecting fabric, cutting accurately, and adjusting the fit. With a wardrobe of their own making, kids will feel great about what they wear!
Download or read book Stitched Style written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing Stitched Style - the ultimate guide to sustainable fashion and DIY practices! Are you interested in creating unique designs while promoting sustainability? Then this book is the perfect fit for you. With 18 comprehensive chapters, Stitched Style dive deep into the world of sustainable fashion, teaching you how to upcycle old clothes, create personalized embroidery and applique, sew your own unique designs, and so much more. We believe that fashion and sustainability should go hand in hand, and this book will show you how to create fashionable designs while minimizing your carbon footprint. Stitched Style begins by introducing you to DIY fashion and sustainability, setting the foundation for the rest of the book. From there, we dive straight into understanding sustainable fashion and how it benefits our planet. We'll teach you how to upcycle your old clothes for new designs, giving new life to your tried and true pieces. If you're looking to create your own unique designs, we've got you covered too! Chapter 4 is all about putting your creative skills to the test and crafting beautiful pieces from scratch. We'll guide you through sewing techniques and tools to help you bring your vision to life. But it doesn't stop there. Our book will also teach you how to personalize your clothes with embroidery and applique, add accessories for an extra touch of glam, and even how to create your own sustainable swimwear and beachwear. Chapter 9 dives into the world of DIY activewear, from sports bras to yoga pants, while Chapter 10 focuses on sustainable wedding and formal wear. We also provide lessons on DIY denim clothing, from upcycling to embellishing jeans, as well as how to create DIY leather fashion, from purses to jackets. Whether you're a knitting novice or a pro, we've got you covered with DIY knitwear techniques, including upcycling and creating knitted pieces. With each and every chapter, we provide detailed instructions on how to transform your old, unwanted clothes into chic, new pieces. From transforming thrift store finds to refashioning old clothes for kids and babies, we've got your sustainable home decor fashion covered too. Finally, Stitched Style tops off with tips and tricks on building a sustainable wardrobe, ensuring that you can maintain your eco-friendly practices even after you're done with the book. All in all, Stitched Style is the must-have guide to sustainable fashion for anyone looking to enhance their wardrobe in an eco-friendly way. So what are you waiting for? Order your copy today and join the sustainable fashion movement!
Download or read book Building the Pattern written by Laura Huhta and published by Quadrille Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fashionable Finnish sewing duo are back with a second book that shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe - complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, Scandi sisters Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customize and adapt the designs in this book to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure. Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Building the Pattern offers expert advice on how to achieve the perfect fit, alter the designs and add your own personal twist. Discover how to create clothes with care, build your sewing repertoire and embrace the slow fashion movement. Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (US size 2 to 18 / 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape.
Download or read book Sew Your Own Accessories written by Joellen Sommer and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists materials and gives instructions for sewing a variety of accessories including belts, jewelry, wallets, sewing kits, and handbags.
Download or read book Wild Things to Make written by Kirsty Hartley and published by Orion. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wild Things clothing brand is back with more sewing projects to make for your children. Following on from prolific sewer Kirsty Hartley's WILD THINGS FUNKY LITTLE CLOTHES TO SEW, this second book will offer over 40 more projects for your child. The Wild Things Funky Little Dresses clothing range brings exciting and mythical clothing to your child's wardrobe; now you can make your own everyday play clothes and accessories to bring to life. WILD THINGS TO MAKE will inspire makers of all abilities to create something exciting for their children that they will really want to wear. Drawing on simple shape and whimsical imagery, the step-by-step projects include dresses, hats, jackets and dungarees, as well as some simple accessories and keepsake gifts with a little heart and soul. With themes from enchanted woodland to summer essentials for beginners, and outfits including a robin pinafore, mermaid sundress, shark dungarees and fun accessories like your child's very own puppet theatre or teepee, this book adds a spark of adventure to everyday clothes and playtime fun.
Download or read book A Guide to Fashion Sewing written by Connie Amaden-Crawford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Sew With Me written by Brandy Nelson and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch in Style with Adorable, Easy Projects Make every day a crafting bonanza with this inspiring and helpful guidebook packed with 60 projects. These accessories, toys and decorations are as easy to create as they are fun to wear and display! Grab an adult to help you get started, then you’re off sewing adorable crafts you can personalize with your favorite colors and fabrics. Make cool stuff with your friends, such as hair and fashion accessories, and decorate your room your way with personalized pillows and throws. Become the most stylish kid at school with a homemade notebook cover and a pencil pouch. There are so many projects to choose from, such as: · Watermelon Tote · Happy Face Coasters · Animal Sleep Masks · Pom-Pom Throw · Unicorn Mane Scarf · and so much more! Easy-to-follow instructions make this book a great place to start for beginners. With the projects divided into three skill levels, it’s a cinch to find one that’s just right for you. Beginner projects use only hand stitching, intermediate ones combine hand stitching with easy machine sewing and advanced ones use only a machine. Filled with pictures, friendly advice and cutout templates, this will become your favorite activity book for playtime.
Download or read book Sew Your Own Bags and Accessories written by Kazuko Taneichi and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many useful and fun works included, packed with various ideas and tricks. You can sew your own bags or accessories by following easy step-by-step images. You will find real size pattern sheet in the book for all projects.
Download or read book DIY Fashion written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-06-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **DIY Fashion Your Guide to Sustainable Style** Are you ready to revolutionize your wardrobe while embracing eco-consciousness? Dive into the world of **DIY Fashion** with this comprehensive eBook, perfect for anyone eager to transform their fashion habits and explore sustainable style. **Chapter 1 Introduction to Eco-Friendly DIY Fashion** Discover the myriad benefits of sustainable fashion, from reducing your environmental impact to creating a unique, personalized wardrobe. Learn about eco-friendly materials and gather essential tools and supplies for your DIY projects. **Chapter 2 Upcycling Old Clothing** Turn your old clothes into trendy new pieces! Learn how to identify reusable garments and transform T-shirts into stylish tops and old jeans into trendy shorts. **Chapter 3 Natural Dyeing Techniques** Unlock the beauty of natural dyes with step-by-step processes. Sourcing natural dye materials and preparing fabrics for dyeing will become second nature as you bring vibrant colors to life. **Chapter 4 Hand Embroidery for Customization** Add a personal touch to your garments with hand embroidery. From essential tools and materials to basic stitches and designing your own patterns, this chapter has everything you need. **Chapter 5 Creating Zero-Waste Fashion** Adopt zero-waste design techniques and learn how to cut fabric efficiently, ensuring nothing goes to waste. Start your own zero-waste garment projects with detailed guides. **Chapter 6 Sewing Basics for DIY Fashion** Master both hand and machine sewing, essential stitches, seams, and basic alteration techniques. Enhance your sewing skills and elevate your DIY fashion game. **Chapter 7 Customizing with Fabric Paint** Express your creativity with fabric paints. Learn simple stenciling techniques and try your hand at freehand fabric painting projects. **Chapter 8 DIY Accessories for a Unique Touch** Create your own fabric jewelry, eco-friendly bags, upcycled belts, and scarves. Accessorize sustainably with unique, handmade pieces. **Chapter 9 Eco-Conscious Textile Selection** Gain insights into sustainable fabrics, compare organic and conventional textiles, and discover where to source eco-friendly materials. **Chapter 10 Applique Techniques for Unique Designs** Explore the art of applique. Learn how to create your own templates and apply them to different garments for truly one-of-a-kind designs. **Chapter 11 Hand Knitting and Crochet** Pick up basic knitting techniques and essential crochet stitches. Craft beautiful hand-knitted and crocheted fashion accessories. **Chapter 12 Ethical Fashion Brands and Resources** Stay informed about popular ethical fashion brands and find online resources for inspiration. Dive into community building and share your DIY fashion projects with others. **Chapter 13 Fabric Recycling Methods** Understand fabric recycling processes and incorporate recycled fabrics into your projects. Connect with local recycling resources to further your sustainable fashion journey. **Chapter 14 Mending and Repairing Clothes Sustainably** Extend the life of your clothes with sustainable mending techniques. Learn how to patch holes and tears creatively and keep your wardrobe in top shape. **Chapter 15 Hosting Eco-Friendly Fashion Workshops** Share your newfound knowledge by hosting workshops. Plan, organize, and teach sustainable DIY techniques to engage and inspire others. Transform your approach to fashion and make a positive impact on the planet with **DIY Fashion**!
