Download or read book Successful Serging written by Beth Ann Baumgartel and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful Serging teaches how the serger works, the many styles available, and the variety of functional and decorative stitches possible.
Download or read book Successful Serging written by Beth Baumgartel and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use guide to all you need to know about using a serger machine, including thread & stitch selection and stitching & construction techniques. This “at your fingertips” reference contains hundreds of techniques and tips for making the most of the serger, or overlock, machine—a versatile and speedy tool for stitching garments and home decor. Readers will learn how the serger works, the many styles available, and the variety of functional and decorative stitches possible. There are also easy-to-find-and-follow charts—of thread choices, must-have accessories, and best stitches for a range of fabric types. This book is an easy-reference collection of basic techniques, tips, and helpful information for anyone who is learning about or already owns a serger.
Download or read book First Time Sewing with a Serger written by Becky Hanson and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In First Time Sewing with a Serger, sewing experts Becky Hanson and Beth Baumgartel take you by the hand and teach you everything you need to know to sew with a serger, or overlock machine—a versatile and speedy stitching tool. Start by learning how a serger works, the many styles available, and the roles of various parts and accessories. Get a detailed overview of the variety of functional and decorative stitches you can make, plus must-have threads, tools, and notions. Next, familiarize yourself with how to thread your serger, set the stitch size, and use it to start and end seams, sew curves and corners, and more. You'll use these essential skills to make the nine fun, easy garment and home decor projects--skills you'll turn to again and again to create your own professional-looking pieces!
Download or read book Sewing with Sergers written by Gail Brown and published by Serging . . . from Basics to C. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning sergers will benefit from this introductory guide to the serger machine and basic serging techniques. Information on the function of a serger and instructions on machine maintenance are provided along with step-by-step guidelines on sewing straight lines and curves, turning corners, and creating professional-looking seams. Additional details on stitch types, flatlocking, fabric tension, decorative techniques, and making fast fashion adornments such as collars, gathers, and hems are also included, and exciting projects like the serged napkin, swimsuit, and sweater will help augment the skills of the novice serger.
Download or read book Serger Secrets written by Pam Hastings and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2001-11-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who have mastered the basics and want a challenge, Serger Secrets provides instructions for adding more than 50 techniques to the sewers arsenal. Complete with troubleshooting tips and dozens of inspiring photographs of completed garments, Serger Secrets is guaranteed to bring out the creativity in any designer.
Download or read book Fabric Manipulation written by Ruth Singer and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning textile artist presents her modern approach to 150 fabric manipulation techniques in this fully illustrated sewing guide. In Fabric Manipulation, Ruth Singer presents the most in-depth and comprehensive guide to sculptural and embellishing effects since Collette Wolff’s The Art of Manipulating Fabric. Divided into three sections—Pleat and Fold, Stitch and Gather, Apply and Layer—Fabric Manipulation teaches sewists of all skill levels 150 creative sewing techniques with clear instruction, photos, and hundreds of full color diagrams. Ruth explains her innovative variations on traditional fabric manipulation techniques such as pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting, trapunto and applique. She also offers inspirational project ideas for accessories and home décor that demonstrate practical uses of fabric manipulation.
Download or read book Making Trousers for Men Women written by David Page Coffin and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comfortable, flattering pants can be challenging to make - but they're wonderful to wear. In this book, David Coffin provides his inventive, sure-fire methods for getting it right. With his characteristic precision and straight talk - and with the help of photographs, drawings, and exclusive access to a series of online video sequences - Coffin teaches the reader how to get great results, whether making a showcase garment or just whipping out an everyday pair. For more information and book-related extras, visit http://makingtrouserswithdpc.blogspot.com/, David Coffin's blog all about making trousers and specifically designed for the readers of this book.
Download or read book The New Sewing With a Serger written by and published by Creative Publishing Int'l. This book was released on 1998 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wedge Quilt Workshop written by Christina Cameli and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick path to a bold quilt design, wedges are versatile and captivating—a must-have shape in the modern quilter's toolbox. Expertly piece this trendy and versatile shape without complicated math or drafting. Sew up 10 distinctive quilts, each with full-size patterns, plus get tips on how to accurately cut and sew wedges. You'll be amazed at the wide variety of quilts that can be made from a single shape!
Download or read book Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers written by Julie Cole and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion workbook consists of project instructions and card stock worksheets in a 3-hole binder for convenient storage. Using these resources, students can store sewn sample garment details and record design information for design projects. The instructions for each project list the supplies and tasks needed to prepare the samples, plus clear cross references to sewing techniques in the textbook, Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers, 2nd Edition, and the supplementary half-scales patterns available to complete projects. Sample and Sewing worksheets are made of card stock for durable sample mounting and include space to attach sample and label sewing techniques, fabric type, fiber content, lining type, interfacing type, stitching order, stitch length, and notes on where to use the stitching technique on a garment and stitching mistakes. As students use the workbook to practice the sewing techniques, it becomes an ongoing resource and part of the design student's fashion library.
Download or read book Mixed Media Dollhouses written by Tally Oliveau and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2011-01-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes the artistic approach of assemblage and collage, and combines it with the long-loved tradition of making doll houses--but these doll houses are anything but traditional! Begun as an artistic challenge between a group of talented friends, these mixed-media doll houses include beautiful castles, undersea fantasy-lands, gothic attics, inspiring tree houses and much more. Authors Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina share a host of interesting alteration techniques while showing readers how to construct beautiful, fantasy doll houses. Readers learn to how to construct or repurpose found boxes into rooms and houses, how to decorate interior surfaces, how to build miniature furnishings, how to make their own paper dolls, and how to embellish their houses using a variety of imaginative materials.
Download or read book Serger 101 written by Katrina Walker and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-06-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sergers made simple! Scared of the serger? Don’t be! From the best-selling A Field Guide series, this visual guide will help you get to know your serger from the inside out. Learn how to thread an overlocking sewing machine and achieve beautiful results with both basic and specialty stitches. Enhance your expertise working with an array of fabrics, from knits and wovens to sheers, and troubleshoot stitch issues with detailed how-tos. Bring ten fashion and home decor projects to life, from easy T-shirts and leggings to a market tote and elegant table decor. Whether you are breaking your serger out of the box, or looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to confidently create with your serger. Watch your confidence emerge! The “everything” guide to serger sewing Visual how-tos on choosing and using serger stitches: basic stitches, flatlocking, rolled hems, and coverstitching Learn by doing as you sew cute mug rugs, knitwear, and more
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 Serge With Confidence written by Nancy Zieman and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2006-06-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to Serge with Confidence! Expand your skills beyond those using a traditional sewing machine to discover these ease and versatility of creating wonderful projects with a serger instead. Renowned author and sewing expert Nancy Zieman shows you everything you need to know about serging through easy-to-follow instructions featured in Serge with Confidence. First build your confidence by learning the basic techniques and tools needed on your way to serging success, and then put those skills to use by creating one of the many showcased projects. Whether you are a beginning serger or you have been using your machine for years, Serge with Confidence is the No. 1 resource to have on hand in your quest for serging excellence. You'll find: Comprehensive overview of a serger and how to use it Overview of the types of stitches available, products and tools 18 inspirational projects, from wardrobe pieces and accessories to home decor, and holiday ideas, all fully illustrated and beautifully photographed Through guide to keeping your serger running smoothly and trouble-free
Download or read book Master the Coverstitch Machine written by Johanna Lundström and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate coverstitch guide to help you master the coverstitch machine and create beautiful, professional-quality, garments. Fully illustrated step-by-step instruction on everything from hemming knits and sewing necklines to jeans making and sewing underwear. Includes chapters on accessories, needles, thread and troubleshooting.
Download or read book Simple Serger Sewing written by Julie Johnson and published by Drg Texas Lp. This book was released on 2009 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on beginning serger users, this dynamic guide offers instructions for learning about sewing sergers. Beginning with explanations on stitches, tension settings, the importance of thread, and the ease of serger hems, seams, corners, and curves, this fun pattern book contains more than 50 easy-to-make projects. Chapters cover a wide range of projects, including clothes for babies and adults, decorations for around the house, and unique gift ideas.
Download or read book Singer The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing 3rd Edition written by Nancy Langdon and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With updated photography and techniques, this is the definitive guide to all things sewing, whether you're working with garments or decor
