Bias Cut Dressmaking

Author : Gillian Holman
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1849943141
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bias-Cut Dressmaking written by Gillian Holman and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bias-cut Dressmaking is the best easy-to-follow guide to bias-cut clothes. It provides step-by-step instructions and diagrams for making over 40 items of clothing that are cut on the bias. The bias-cut technique is used by designers for cutting clothing to utilize the greater stretch in the bias or diagonal direction of the fabric. This allows the fabric to accentuate body lines and curves and drape softly. Bias-cut garments were an important feature of the designs of Madeleine Vionnet in the 1920s and 1930s but are now timeless. This classic text on the subject includes making skirts, dresses, trousers, eveningwear and even lingerie. You can make a halterneck evening dress, a cowl-necked shift dress, palazzo pants, bias-cut culottes, a cowl camisole, a strapless evening dress or a slightly flared bias skirt. The text is clearly written and laid out, making the beauty and the comfort of bias-cut clothing accessible to those not overly familiar with this type of dressmaking, including fashion students and amateur dressmakers.

Author : Julianne Bramson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780990464310
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bias Cut Blueprints written by Julianne Bramson and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Novel Approach to Bias-Cut Garment Design and ConstructionTimeless, sexy, and romantic. A bias-cut dress can make any woman feel like a goddess. However, when you talk about sewing one, you might hear some negative views about it. "It's tricky to sew." "It uses too much fabric." "The seams sag or ripple." "It needs tons of basting."What if you could stop trying to control the bias and instead start using its unique properties in your favor? What if that enabled you to make fabulous clothes that fit and flatter?The Bias Cut Blueprints method:- Eliminates bias-cut sewing, most seams are on the straight-of-grain- A wide range of sizes is included, as well as a method to make the garments for any size!- Produces complicated-looking designs with a streamlined process- Is efficient in both time and fabric, with only tiny amounts of material left overThe projects in this book are modular with many options for mixing and matching.5 Blouses3 Neckline Variations3 Sleeves8 Skirt VariationsAdd in tunic and dress lengths and over 200 garments are possible!

Author : Dawn Cloake
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1849944156
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cutting and Draping Party and Eveningwear written by Dawn Cloake and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the complete guide to pattern cutting for special occasion clothes: party dresses and eveningwear. With step-by-step instructions and clear, informative diagrams, Dawn Cloake shows how to develop the basic design blocks to create a wide range of designs, encouraging you to 'mix and match' elements to create your own unique garments. Special features include tips on combining pattern cutting with modelling techniques and advice on using stretch fabrics. Design elements include: sleeveless bodices, backless bodices, wrapover bodices, ruched bodices, flare skirts, full skirts, set-in sleeves, yoked trousers, jersey dresses, Empire line dresses, low necklines, wide necklines, draped bodices, close-fit skirts, godets, close-fitting sleeves, short sleeves, tapered trousers, bias-cut dresses, strapless dresses, hipsters, plunge necklines, asymmetrical bodices, strapless bodices, draped necklines, fishtail skirts, separate sleeves, jackets, high-waisted trousers, panelled dresses, backless dresses and waistbands.

Author : Alison Smith
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744030722
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dressmaking written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for anyone interested in sewing - whether it's updating an old top or creating an A-line skirt from scratch - Dressmaking covers everything one needs to know to make, alter, and customize clothes. Sewers will discover what supplies to buy and how to use them, the best fabrics to choose based on drape and weave, how to understand patterns and alter them, and the essential general techniques to master - plus patterns and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for a skirt, dress, shirt, tee, jacket, and pair of pants - including suggested variations! Finishing up with tips and inspiration on alterations, repairs, and customizing any clothes, from dealing with holes and tears to lengthening and shortening sleeves, this handy guide is the dressmaking bible no budding seamstress should be without.

Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1474264700
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Berg Companion to Fashion written by Valerie Steele and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - An essential reference for students, curators and scholars of fashion, cultural studies, and the expanding range of disciplines that see fashion as imbued with meaning far beyond the material. - Over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articles of clothing, key concepts and styles. - Edited and introduced by Valerie Steele, a scholar who has revolutionized the study of fashion, and who has been described by The Washington Post as one of "fashion's brainiest women." Derided by some as frivolous, even dangerous, and celebrated by others as art, fashion is anything but a neutral topic. Behind the hype and the glamour is an industry that affects all cultures of the world. A potent force in the global economy, fashion is also highly influential in everyday lives, even amongst those who may feel impervious. This handy volume is a one-stop reference for anyone interested in fashion - its meaning, history and theory. From Avedon to Codpiece, Dandyism to the G-String, Japanese Fashion to Subcultures, Trickle down to Zoot Suit, The Berg Companion to Fashion provides a comprehensive overview of this most fascinating of topics and will serve as the benchmark guide to the subject for many years to come.

Author : Constance Talbot
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1447482360
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Sewing - Dressmaking and Sewing for the Home Made Easy written by Constance Talbot and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This useful book provides a complete guide to sewing. With forty-five chapters including 'The A B C's of Stitches - Basic Instructions in Sewing', 'Embroidery and Applique', 'How to Make Coats and Jackets' and 'How to Make Curtains', this book will prove itself invaluable in any home. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Konemann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783829027939
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dressmaking written by Konemann and published by . This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Susie Johns
Publisher : GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD
ISBN 13 : 1861087330
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Sew written by Susie Johns and published by GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD. This book was released on 2015-02-21 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've always fancied taking up sewing but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the necessary stitches, how to make seams and how to work with patterns and templates. Each skill is accompanied by a stylish project to make, including an apron, covered coat hanger and cushion. Each project is explained with the help of clear illustrations that will guide you every step of the way. The straightforward explanations combined with desirable projects means that no matter how little sewing experience you have to start with you'll soon be impressing friends and family with your new-found practical skills.

Author : Mary Adams
Publisher : Potter Craft
ISBN 13 : 0823033309
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Party Dress Book written by Mary Adams and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2010 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebrity dressmaker's guide for craft-capable fashionistas explains how to combine basic sewing skills with creative touches to create unique results, demonstrating how to transform classic 1950s-style cocktail dresses into flattering personalized garments. Original.

Author : Alison Smith
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465439919
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dressmaking Step by Step written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.