A-Z of Sewing for Smockers

The Perfect Resource for Creating Heirloom Smocked Garments

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

549 kr

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Part of the bestselling A-Z series of specialist needlework books, this extensive how-to text focuses on garment construction for smocking enthusiasts and is the ideal companion to the A–Z of Smocking.Presented in an easy to use style, this book is overflowing with hundreds of step-by-step photographs and invaluable hints for creating beautiful heirloom garments from blouses to bridesmaids' dresses.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-02-01
Mått434 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt434 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieA-Z of Needlecraft
FörlagCountry Bumpkin
ISBN9780975092002

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4 General information4 Equipment9 Fabrics16 Fabric requirements17 Interfacings and linings17 Machine sewing thread18 Patterns20 Transferring markings21 Techniques22 Binding23 Blocking and shaping28 Gathering30 Heirloom sewing37 Piping39 Pleating42 Pressing42 Seams48 Understitching48 Topstitching49 Construction50 Assembling the garment60 Armholes63 Button bands65 Collars74 Fasteners83 Hems92 Inserts94 Interfacings95 Linings96 Necklines103 Plackets107 Sashes, belts and cummerbunds115 Sleeves125 Your finished garment126 Index

The A-Z series presents time and tested crafts that are beloved by many. This is a new edition. Turn your smocking into an heirloom. It's for people who already know how to smock, but want to know how to put a garment together. The book is aimed at the construction process of creating traditional garments, using clear step-by-step instructions with photographs. It contains techniques for piping, pleating, attaching lace, sashes and more but is not a how to smock book. There is a materials section, techniques and construction. The photographs are good and the instructions are professional