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How to Sew Clothes: Learn with Intuitive,
Super-Hackable Patterns Hardcover – February 28, 2023
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High
Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers
Internationally known sewing expert Claire Schaeffer
reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey
Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz
Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire's illustrated, step-by-step
instructions let you duplicate the design details made famous in
expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire's timesaving patternmaking
and copying methods can be used to create one-of-a-kind, original
garments.
Only a few simple tools and patternmaking skills are needed to
copy your favorite garments.
"A surefire bible for any sewer who yearns to copy
the high-priced couture garments seen at retail."--Victor Costa,
Fashion Designer
"Serious sewing students have always looked to Claire Schaeffer's
inside view of the industry as the link between ordinary home
sewing and real professionalism. This book contains the
information and techniques that we have been yearning for, asking
for, and needing to evaluate the quality of our work."--Linda Lee,
Owner of The Sewing Workshop, San Francisco, California
Internationally known sewing expert Claire Schaeffer
reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey
Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz
Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire's illustrated,
step-by-step instructions let you duplicate the design details
made famous in expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire's timesaving
patternmaking and copying methods can be used to create
one-of-a-kind, original garments.
Only a few simple tools and patternmaking skills are needed to
copy your favorite garments.
Claire Schaeffer has studied in the high-fashion
workrooms of New York and Europe and is known for her
easy-to-follow and innovative sewing techniques. She has authored
more than a dozen books, including Couture Sewing Techniques
and Claire Schaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide.
Magic
Stack-N-Whack Quilts
Have you always wanted to try your hand at making kaleidoscope,
pinwheel, and star designs? Marvel at this simple method for
rotary cutting these versatile blocks. The kaleidoscope effects
occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingenious Stack-n-Whack
techniques.
More than 200 how-to illustrations and dozens of
color plates detail the process fully. In addition to covering
fabric selection, the chapters provide step-by-step cutting and
piecing directions for seven different blocks, and yardage and
assembly directions for 14 projects ranging from small wall quilts
to queen-sized bed quilts. A chapter on quilting includes designs
and strategies to bring out all the beauty of these magical
quilts.
Fabric
Savvy :
The Essential Advice for Every Sewer
For those of you who have managed in the past to find the right
pattern and the perfect new fabric, only to give up in frustration
when the fabric doesn't behave like anything you've used before,
Fabric Savvy is here to help. Author Sandra Betzina, host of Home
and Garden TV's Sew Perfect, has wrestled with just about every
fabric out there, and she's lived to tell about it.
Perfectly suited to beginning and experienced sewers alike, this excellent guide devotes, in alphabetical order, two pages to each of 85 fabrics. For every material Betzina highlights a multitude of topics, including fabric facts (bulky/drape/breathable/how fabricated), suitability (types of projects), sewing tips, lay-out (and why it matters), interfacing, stitch length, seam finish, closures, and hemming. The categories are thorough, as is the scope of fabrics addressed: waterproof breathables, tencel, and lame, to name a few, along with 14 types of silk and 8 wools.
Color photographs accompany the descriptions of fabrics and projects, while helpful illustrations further explain the techniques used. Finally, Betzina offers a glossary of fabric terms and a thorough listing of contact information for fabric and alternative pattern companies, making Fabric Savvy a necessary resource for any sewing enthusiast.
Power
Sewing : Step-By-Step
Sandra Betzina, a renowned expert in the field, believes the
shift from button-sewing novice to "power sewer" can be achieved
with a minimum of fuss. Her Power Sewing Step-by-Step, in a handy
spiral binding, does just what the title implies, leading the
reader through the successful assembly process for each of a
series of garments. Starting with fabric selection, in each
chapter Betzina addresses pattern fitting, construction, and
finishing. She includes instructions for adding special garment
details. For example, in the pants chapter she offers a variety of
pockets, shows how to add a lining and choose one of four zipper
options, and demonstrates a method of eliminating the waistband
altogether.
Singer:
The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing
(Singer (Sewing Reference Library))
Since 1984 CPi has sold over 12 million Singer Sewing Reference
Library ( books-an average of 1 million per year. The newest
addition to this impressive series, The Complete Photo Guide
to Sewing, is an indispensible reference tool and the
cornerstone of this successful library. The Complete Photo Guide
to Sewing will take the guesswork out of garment
construction and sewing projects for the home. This
valuable sewing tool is packed with step-by-step photos and filled
with essential sewing information every home sewer should
have-sewing for the home, sewing for kids and valuable information
on basic sewing essentials. This colorful, pictorial guide
includes step-by-step instructions for sewing basics like making
perfect seams, putting in zippers and cutting fabrics, as well as
ideas for home decorating projects, like making curtains,
tablecloths and pillow shams.
Highlights: Provides a complete sewing reference and acts as a cornerstone for the Singer Sewing Library. A thematically organized, at-a-glance guide. Practical, photographic resource with over 1000 clearly detailed photos. Uses generic terms applicable to any brand of sewing machine. Includes guidelines, charts, measurements, and cutting directions. Features a section on home decorating. Appeals to beginners and experts alike-ideal for anyone who sews.
Dream
Sewing Spaces : Design &
Organization for Spaces Large & Small
'I
Do' Veils - So Can You! : A Step-By-Step Guide to Making
Bridal Headpieces, Hats, and Veils With Professional Results
Anyone who's ever gone shopping for wedding clothing knows how
startlingly pricey veils are. With even the simplest bridal
headpieces taking a hefty bite of the wedding budget, it only
makes sense to make it yourself if possible. Fortunately, with the
help of "I Do" Veils and the wonderful (and inexpensive) lace,
veiling, silk flowers and pearls that are widely available, it can
be a fun project and not an arduous task. There are tips for
selecting the right headpiece style for your face, figure and
dress (whether it's a simple barrette with bow or an ornate tiara
with cathedral-length veil) ; illustrations to help you decide how
elaborate you want your hat, veil, comb or clip to be; and
hundreds of embellishment techniques involving nothing more
complicated than a hot glue gun. The directions are easy to
follow, and for those who don't have a good bridal section in
their local fabric and notions store, the list of wholesale and
retail mail-order suppliers will be invaluable.
Patternmaking for Fashion Design
Caroline
Wrey's Complete
Curtain Making Course
101
Essential Tips: Basic Sewing
Like an introductory college course, the 101 Essential Tips series
lays out all the essential concepts of a topic in direct,
to-the-point advice and explanations. Every point is easy to
master quickly. More than 250 full-color photos and illustrations
illuminate the tips.
More Sewing Books
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Sewing Curtains Shades Draperies
Sewing Bedspreads / Slip Covers / Linings
Shirtmaking / Tops / Blouses /T Shirts
Bridal Gowns / Veils Wedding Gown
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