Ideal for the bride-to-be or seamstress. Learn how to choose the right fabric, work with lace, or problem solve tricky construction issues.

    It’s a reference, an instructional guide, and even an inspiration. With humor and years of experience, author Chris James answers questions on threads and threading, which stitch is which, setting the tension, mastering the controls, learning the techniques, working with knits, rolling hems, flatlocking, troubleshooting, and so much more.

    Now and ever after, home-sewing patterns will provide the best blueprint to a time when suddenly everyone could dress like the models in magazines. The most popular 1940s styles-from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework and gifts-are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. For the home seamstress, this will be a trip back in time. For artists, costume designers, and collectors it's an invaluable guide. The text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution and impact on fashion. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. A refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest.

    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.

    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

    Any quilter can develop a personal quiltmaking style with helpful exercises in creativity, plus nine imaginative "recipes" for developing themes, adding embellishments, and choosing fabric personalities.

    Dancers, costume makers, designers, and historical re-enactors will like the many illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques, and hundreds of hints and tips. This 118-page book will take you step-by-step through measuring your body, researching your costume, laying out the patterns, fitting it, and accessorizing your creation. Topics covered include: * Making your measurement chart * Turkish coats, kaftans, and thobes * Veils * Jewelry * Designing for every body type * Coin, tassle, and cabaret belts * Bras and cholis * Shirts, vests, and blouses * Men's wear * Going professional. The book includes a glossary and an extensive bibliography.

    Her wall art goes beyond the traditional concept of quilting; she includes fish, bugs, birds, and frogs throughout her art, blending her dreams and vision with the natural world. She uses hand-dyed fabrics, lames, machine embroidery, cut-away applique, and layered sheers to create the illusion of flames, water, and mist in her work. The gallery of quilts features both full images and detailed shots, and Ellen's quilts are divided into several series and themes, with each section offering her inspiration for that theme.

    Thirty years in the preparation, it contains the largest collection of corset drafts of any publication, with extensive details in construction. Among costumers, Waisted Efforts has become known as the "corset maker's bible."

    -- Costumes for both adults and children.-- Pattern pieces are interchangeable between costumes.-- Projects include bumble bee, king and robot.

    It explores the versatility of cathedral windows, the diversity of log cabin corners, the dynamics of vandalism and interlooking shapes, discloses the secrets of sculptured spheres, unveils the magic of microwave dying and explains the mysteries of Fibonacci's rabbits. Amongst the designs included in the book are projects on the Pilgrim Scrip and other bags, textured landscapes and a calico hat.

    It shows how to deal with difficult fabrics, make a fine rolled edge on sheer and transparent fabrics, pipe buttonholes and pockets, create a fool-proof welt pocket, construct a shoulder pad with no visible height, and many other tricks of the trade. Many of these tips can be applied to home furnishings as well as to garments.

    All the full-sized patterns you need for these projects are included, and there's even a handy pocket inside for storing the patterns. Learn to sew and share in Laura's pioneer experiences—and make some useful and beautiful projects you'll cherish forever.

    The book combines surface techniques with traditional designs in an exciting way, producing depth and other realistic effects which will delight and instruct embroiderers of all levels of experience. Full instructions, working diagrams, and color illustrations are used to explain the projects, while a separate section on stitches and techniques provides additional support.

    Start with scarves from lace, sachets from scraps, and cotton pillows with embroidered ruffles before moving on to basic blouses and camisoles. And don't forget the special gift section! 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

    

    

    Curator Celia Oliver presents a history of quilts in the American home, as well as the story of the woman behind the Shelburne collection, Electra Havemeyer Webb. Founded in 1947, the collection today includes more than 700 pieces of applique, pieced, embroidered, paint-decorated, knitted, crocheted, and hand-woven bedcovers. There are instructions for making five of the quilts from the collection.

    This book guides readers from basic stitches to rich design artistry for creating elegant heirloom gifts.