The Dressmakers Companion

Author : Elizabeth Haywood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780646985473
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dressmaker's Companion written by Elizabeth Haywood and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive sewing reference you'll refer to again and again for reliable, practical advice. Whether you're a dressmaker, fashion student or simply enjoy sewing for yourself and the people you love, this is a sewing book as helpful as your own personal teacher.

Author : Kristina Harris
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486320170
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques written by Kristina Harris and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage guide offered turn-of-the-century seamstresses clear instructions for altering patterns and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding gowns, coats, maternity wear, children's clothing, and other apparel.

Author : Elizabeth M. Haywood
Publisher : Cooatalaa Press
ISBN 13 : 9780646808024
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zero Waste Sewing written by Elizabeth M. Haywood and published by Cooatalaa Press. This book was released on 2020-03-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 16 women's garments to sew, all using 100% of the fabric with no waste.

Author : Lynda Maynard
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9781596682474
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques written by Lynda Maynard and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with professional techniques and tips, The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques takes the mystery out of the sewing and finishing techniques that many dressmakers assume are either extremely difficult or are only for professional fashion designers. Fashion designer and expert sewist Lynda Maynard tackles each professional technique with clear instructions in simple step-by-step stages. Once these skills are understood, sewists will embrace their dressmaking projects with more confidence and the ability to create chic, refined looks. The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques unlocks the door to stunning results with better shaping, simpler construction methods, and professional finishing touches. Lynda also explains several seemingly difficult "secrets," from making bindings and finishing for hems, armholes, and necklines to underpinnings and structuring techniques. Plus, she teaches how to master finishing touches from textured stitches to couching and applique. A complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and inspirational fashion photography are also included.

Author : Joy Spanabel Emery
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472577469
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of the Paper Pattern Industry written by Joy Spanabel Emery and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing patterns have been the principle blueprint for making garments in the home for centuries. From their origins in the tailoring manuals of the 16th century to the widely produced pamphlets of the 18th and 19th centuries, through to the full size packet patterns of today, their history and development has reflected major changes in technology (such as the advent of the sewing machine), retailing and marketing practices (the fashion periodical), and shifts in social and cultural influences. This accessible book explores this history, outlining innovations in patternmaking by the companies who produced patterns and how these reflected the fashions and demands of the market. Showcasing beautiful illustrations from original pattern pamphlets, packets and ads, as well as 9 complete patterns from which readers can reproduce vintage garments of different eras, the book provides a unique visual guide to homemade fashions as well as essential exploration of the industry that produced them.

Author : Jess Russell
Publisher : The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1628304766
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dressmaker's Duke written by Jess Russell and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhys Merrick, Duke of Roydan, is determined to be the antitheses of his depraved father, repressing his desires so severely he is dubbed "the Monk" by Society. But when Olivia Weston turns up demanding payment for gowns ordered by his former mistress, Rhys is totally flummoxed and inexplicably smitten. He pays her to remove her from his house, and mind. But logic be damned, he must have this fiercely independent woman. Olivia's greatest fear is becoming a kept woman. She has escaped the role of mistress once and vows never to be owned by any man. Rather than make money in the boudoir, she chooses to clothe the women who do. But when a fire nearly kills her friend and business partner, Olivia's world goes up in smoke and she is forced to barter with the lofty duke. As their lives weave together, Olivia unravels the man underneath the Monk, while Rhys desires to expose the lady hiding behind the dressmaker. Will his raw passion fan a long-buried ember of hope within her? Can this mismatched pair be the perfect fit?

Author : Reader's Digest Association
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780864493910
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing written by Reader's Digest Association and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Susan Khalje
Publisher : Krause Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780801987571
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bridal Couture written by Susan Khalje and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a fantasy! Susan Khalje guides readers through the principles and techniques of designing, constructing, and embellishing wedding gowns and evening wear. Ideal for the bride-to-be or seamstress. Learn how to choose the right fabric, work with lace, and problem solve tricky construction issues.

Author : G. A. Haslam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781936049646
Total Pages : 11 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Haslam System of Dresscutting -- Vintage Pattern Making for 1930s Fashions (Book of Draftings for Lingerie) written by G. A. Haslam and published by . This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Caroline Akselson
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787136736
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style written by Caroline Akselson and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BBC primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is back. The companion book to the sixth series of this flagship BBC show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey to reduce, reuse and recycle – ultimately creating their own considered closet. Starting with the essentials, sewers will learn how to maintain and care for their sewing machine, find out the secrets to using an overlocker (and what to do if you don’t have one) and the key to pattern matching. With a guide that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you’ll be able to choose from 27 projects, for both women and men, that will ease you into the world of sustainable sewing. For burgeoning dressmakers, this book showcases a vast array of sustainable and natural fabrics, reveals how to breathe life into old garments and entices the would-be sewer to dress handmade. Interspersed with sustainable tips, from advice on keeping an eco-friendly sewing space and how to better care for your garments, to guidance on recycling old clothes, using up fabric scraps and making repairs, this book is an indispensable reference to a more considered approach to sewing, that will encourage you to create long-lasting projects to cherish. With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22 and menswear sizes ranging from XS to XL, along with five downloadable pattern sheets, expert sewers Caroline Akselson and Alexandra Bruce cover everything you need to build your sewing repertoire and grow in confidence as you sew yourself sustainable.