McCall's® Essential Guide to Sewing

McCall's® Essential Guide to Sewing
Author: Brigitte Binder
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781936096725

A comprehensive guide to machine sewing, including basics of using a sewing machine, mending tears and altering, embellishing, and finishing, with advice on marketing designs online, common sewing questions, and glossary of sewing terms.

The Magic Pattern Book

The Magic Pattern Book
Author: Amy Barickman
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0761171622

Presents six dressmaking patterns that can be used to create an entire wardrobe that has thirty-six different looks and a total of over two hundred garments and accessories.

New Complete Guide to Sewing

New Complete Guide to Sewing
Author:
Publisher: Readers Digest
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0762104201

Provides general instructions for fitting, constructing, tailoring, and finishing women's, men's, and children's clothing and for making curtains and bedcoverings.

Build a Bag Book: Tote Bags (paperback edition)

Build a Bag Book: Tote Bags (paperback edition)
Author: Debbie Shore
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1800921098

Create 15 stunning tote bag designs using two reusable templates. The 15 tote bag designs are created using the templates contained within the book. Using two templates, you can create 15 very different bags; each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, as you mix and match the techniques covered within the book; Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s trademark style and step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates.

What I Wore

What I Wore
Author: Jessica Quirk
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0345526104

A COOKBOOK FOR YOUR CLOSET Personal style expert Jessica Quirk approaches getting dressed just as you would plan the perfect meal: With a smartly stocked pantry and a few gorgeous “spotlight ingredients,” inspiration comes easily. In What I Wore, named after her enormously popular blog, Jessica shares recipes for creating a stellar wardrobe to get you through spring, summer, fall, and winter. From delicates (bras, slips, lingerie) to the basics every woman should have (black pants, white shirts, knee-high leather boots) to the dramatic touches that set just the right tone (scarves, jewelry, handbags), she shows you how to take your look from ordinary to outstanding without breaking the bank. Inside you’ll discover how to • remix the clothing you already have for dozens of fresh, pulled-together looks • become a smarter shopper and always get the most bang for your buck • create wow-worthy ensembles for special occasions, weekends, and the office • supplement basics and investment pieces with fun and inexpensive accessories Plus you’ll learn tailoring tricks, handy hints, and packing tips to ensure that you always leave the house looking your best. Loaded with hundreds of vibrant, original illustrations and unique suggestions for combining colors, patterns, and textures, What I Wore will help you feel stylish and confident, each and every day.

Draping.

Draping.
Author: Karolyn Kiisel
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-09-13
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1780676743

Draping—the art of using cotton muslin to create womenswear directly on a dress form—is an essential skill for fashion designers. Through a series of step-by-step projects, designed to develop skills from the most basic to more advanced techniques, this book will guide you in creating both classic and contemporary garments, as well as historical styles and costumes. Draping projects include dresses, bustiers, and jackets, and highlight key fashion garments such as Audrey Hepburn's dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo jacket. Starting with the basics of choosing and preparing the dress form for draping, the book advances through pinning, trimming, and clipping, and creating shape using darts and tucks, to adding volume using pleats and gathers, and handling complex curves. Advanced skills include how to use support elements such as shoulder pads, under layers, and petticoats, and how to handle bias draping. The book culminates with a chapter on improvisational skills. Each skill and technique throughout the book is explained with step-by-step photographs and line drawings that bring the art of creating womenswear in three dimensions to life.