The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts
Author: Elaine Schmidt
Publisher: Creative Publishing Int'l
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2009
Genre: Ribbon work
ISBN: 161673387X

"Techniques and projects in step-by-step format for all kinds of ribbon crafts"--Provided by publisher.

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts
Author: Elaine Schmidt
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781589234697

This book provides a reference for all kinds of crafts that involve ribbon. It includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques as well as projects to accompany each area of ribbon crafting. This is a comprehensive guide as compared to most books on ribbon crafts that are specific by technique or end result (ribbon flowers, silk ribbon embroidery, making bows). This book explores a wide range of techniques and end products, using all kinds of ribbon, making it an essential reference for all craft enthusiasts. It includes ideas and projects for scrapbooking, home décor, general crafting, and fashion.

How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments

How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments
Author: Elaine Schmidt
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014-03-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 162788002X

Classic and contemporary crafters unite! Create amazing trims, butterflies, flowers and more withHow to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments.With clever techniques and a huge selection of ribbon styles to choose from, the timeless art of making ribbon embellishments is better than ever. Let author Elaine Schmidt take you through 100 ribbon designs, offering helpful hints and tips to help you make beautiful accessories to place anywhere. DIVInexpensive, and with so many patterns and colors, ribbon is the perfect medium to create adornments that will make any gift, card, or decoration unique and special. Enjoy beautiful photos and simple step-by-step instructions that allow you to create amazing ribbon crafts with ease./divDIVSo grab some ribbon and get crafting!/div

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating
Author: Autumn Carpenter
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2012-02
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1589236696

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand modeled figures. For each technique, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete instructions with photos. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of decorated cakes by various artists offer the reader examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.

The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting

The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting
Author: Sarah Veblen
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1610581776

The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn: The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.

The Complete Photo Guide to Paper Crafts

The Complete Photo Guide to Paper Crafts
Author: Trice Boerens
Publisher: Creative Publishing Int'l
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2009
Genre: Paper work
ISBN: 1616733861

"Techniques and projects in step-by-step format for all kinds of paper crafts"--Provided by publisher.

The Complete Photo Guide to Felting

The Complete Photo Guide to Felting
Author: Ruth Lane
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 158923698X

This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference for various felting techniques, including needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. With these easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos, you’ll be able to explore these easy projects that provide fun opportunities for you to try the techniques. Galleries of unique felted designs and creations by renowned fabric artists act as beautiful examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby yourself.

The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction

The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction
Author: Christine Haynes
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1610588703

The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction helps you master all of the techniques needed to sew clothes--including tops, dresses, pants, skirts, and even outerwear. This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine and other tools/materials used, information on working with patterns and fitting, laying out the pattern pieces, cutting and marking, and on through every step of construction to the final button. Large, detailed photos guide you from start to finish and help give you a visual basis for learning the skills. This comprehensive guide is a long-lasting reference for anyone who sews clothes. It fills in all the technique details not supplied by manufacturers of the clothing patterns that most sewers use for all of their projects. The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction explains the reasons behind the methods, warns of pitfalls to watch out for, and provides you with valuable tips that help you reach a satisfying, successful end with every project. Examples show both men's and women's fashions as well as children's clothes.

The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking

The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking
Author: Judi Watanabe
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2016-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1589238826

Making your own cards adds personality, care, and your own artistic flair. Learn a wide range of techniques with these step-by-step instructions.