Dressmaking Made Easy

Dressmaking Made Easy
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.

Dressmaking

Dressmaking
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.

Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions

Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions
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.

Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time

Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time
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.

Love at First Stitch

Love at First Stitch
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.

Bold & Beautiful Easy-Sew Clothes

Bold & Beautiful Easy-Sew Clothes
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.

The Beginners Guide to Dressmaking

The Beginners Guide to Dressmaking
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.

Dressmaking Step by Step

Dressmaking Step by Step
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.

I Can Make Dolls' Clothes

I Can Make Dolls' Clothes
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

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty
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.