Dressmaking Made Easy
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Author | : Amy Barickman |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2016-03-15 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781523284702 |
The Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences founded by Mary Brooks Picken offered a wide variety of correspondence courses to women beginning in the early 1900's. This beautiful reproduction is a very early edition of the school's coursework guide. It provides a synopsis of the lessons in sewing, dressmaking, tailoring & millinery. It also includes interesting articles explaining the value of the education the women would receive including saving money, creating a profitable business and improving their style & fashion sense.
Author | : Alison Smith |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2012-08-20 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 146540516X |
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.
Author | : Amy Barickman |
Publisher | : Delphi Distribution Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9780982627006 |
Presents essays, advice, and projects for each month of the year.
Author | : Tanya Whelan |
Publisher | : Potter Craft |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2015-06-16 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 0770434940 |
With her "choose-your-own-adventure" approach to sewing, Tanya Whelan offers an invaluable collection of patterns that empowers sewers to become designers. The trick is a set of patterns for 6 skirts and 8 bodices that line up perfectly at the waist, plus an additional 4 sleeve styles and 4 necklines. Tanya gives readers clear instructions and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams that allow them to use the enclosed pattern pieces to create up to 219 fitted dresses, including simple strapless designs, sheaths, and halter gowns. The book covers basic dress construction and altering techniques for women of all shapes and sizes.
Author | : Tilly Walnes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Dressmaking |
ISBN | : 9781849493659 |
Love at First Stitch gives you all the know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams. Written for novice stitchers, Tilly Walnes demystifies dressmaking for the generations that have never been taught to sew. This book presents the core sewing basics in an informal style, with Tilly's friendly and encouraging voice cheering the reader on throughout.
Author | : Habibe Acikgoz |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 133 |
Release | : 2013-04-02 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1250023653 |
Sew stylish separates featuring swinging silhouettes that flatter every body type. The tunics, vests, dresses, jackets, and skirts are both easy and comfortable to wear, and with one-size-fits-all construction they are easily made up and adaptable to make a look that suits you. Included are concise instructions for getting the fit right, and choosing fabrics, plus all the dressmaking basics every sewer needs to know to make up the projects in the book. Additionally, there are a variety of ideas for making the clothes your own, including how to alter the fit to suit your shape or style, or personalize your pieces with pockets, pleats, and drawstrings. - Each piece has been designed with flowing, elegant lines that skim the body, to create a bold, dramatic and very flattering silhouette. - These beautiful clothes are as easy to make as they are to wear - just print out the pattern in your size from the CD, and follow the straightforward step-by-step instructions in the book. - Illustrated guides explain all the sewing skills you need to construct each garment and give it the perfect finishing touch.
Author | : Wendy Ward |
Publisher | : David & Charles |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-11-07 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 9781446304945 |
Includes fully graded patterns to fit a wide range of dress sizes.
Author | : Alison Smith |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2015-02-02 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1465439919 |
Learn how to make your own clothes in simple steps. A compact and comprehensive dressmaking resource for anyone who wants to learn how to make clothes at home. Learn how to make a dress, trousers, tops, and jackets--18 garments in all--by following clear and simple step-by-step sequences. Everything you need to learn to sew a wardrobe of clothes is included, from information on tools and materials, to key sewing techniques, to garment projects complete with sewing patterns.
Author | : Louise Scott-Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : JUVENILE NONFICTION |
ISBN | : 9780500650516 |
An accessible guide to creating and sewing doll's clothes for budding designers and crafty kids
Author | : Lauren Stowell |
Publisher | : Page Street Publishing |
Total Pages | : 640 |
Release | : 2019-07-09 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1624147917 |
Master Iconic 18th Century Hair and Makeup Techniques Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions—and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself. Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your ’dos to the next level. From there, dive into the world of buckles, hair cushions and papillote papers with historically accurate hairstyles straight from the 1700s. And top all your hair masterpieces with millinery from the time period, from a French night cap to a silk bonnet to a simple, elegant chiffonet. With Lauren and Abby’s step-by-step instructions and insightful commentary, this must-have guide is sure to find a permanent place on the shelves of all 18th century beauty enthusiasts.