The complete photo guide to sewing : 1200 full-color how-to photos

Summary

Titles

• Full Title: The complete photo guide to sewing : 1200 full-color how-to photos/ editors of Creative Publishing international.

Edition Statement

• Updated and rev. ed.

Notes

• Includes index.
• Getting started. The sewing machine ; The serger ; Essential equipment and supplies ; The pattern ; Fabric essentials ; Classic fabric textures and designs ; Layout, cutting, and marking -- Sewing techniques. General guidelines for pattern adjustments ; Seams ; Serger seams and seam finishes ; Darts ; Gathers ; Sleeves ; Cuffs ; Collars ; Waistbands ; Hems ; Easy edges ; Pockets ; Closures ; Tailoring ; Sewing activewear -- Home decorating. Decorator fabrics ; Pillows ; Slipcovers ; Window treatments ; Bed and bath ; Table fashions.

Identifiers

• Isbns: 9781589234345; 1589234340
• Oclc Number: (OCoLC)962204717

Publication Statement

• Place: Minneapolis, MN
• Publisher: Creative Pub. international
• Date: 2009

Physical Description

• Extent: 352 pages ;
• Dimensions: 28 cm

Table Of Contents

• Getting started. The sewing machine ; The serger ; Essential equipment and supplies ; The pattern ; Fabric essentials ; Classic fabric textures and designs ; Layout, cutting, and marking -- Sewing techniques. General guidelines for pattern adjustments ; Seams ; Serger seams and seam finishes ; Darts ; Gathers ; Sleeves ; Cuffs ; Collars ; Waistbands ; Hems ; Easy edges ; Pockets ; Closures ; Tailoring ; Sewing activewear -- Home decorating. Decorator fabrics ; Pillows ; Slipcovers ; Window treatments ; Bed and bath ; Table fashions.

Summary

• Presents a step-by-step guide to completing a wide range of sewing projects and provides tips and advice on selecting materials, using commercial patterns, and saving money. Provides more than 1,200 full-color photographs.

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