This title features the patterns, techniques and history of over 20 historically correct corsets, ranging from the 1750s to 1950, from boned corsets, ribbon corsets and basques to the more recent 1949 satin corsets.

    Author Helen Joseph-Armstrong incorporates three draping techniques—manipulating dart excess, adding fullness, and contour draping—in design projects featured throughout the text. Projects begin with a draping plan and fashion drawing to identify its creative elements, and determine the draping technique required. The author describes the drape of the basic dress and its relationship to every garment in a clothing collection, emphasizing the drape of foundation garments as a base to building more complex design.

    The Book A lively how to and why to sew tutorial that marries attitude and instruction while teaching everything you need to know:How to find the right machine, and become one with itEssential skills, from winding a bobbin to sewing a dart to customizing a patternPreparing a workspaceThe Ten Fabric CommandmentsLaying out and cutting patternsWith step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs and illustrations throughoutThe ProjectsCuddle-Up CardiganTender is the NightieFoxy BoxersCanine Couture CoatCape ModPower TieTokyo Tie BagLucky Scrap ScarfNaughty Secretary SkirtFouncy Tank TopKnockout KnickersAnd more!The Patterns Includes ten original patterns—an $80.00 retail value—rated from One Spool (easy) to Three Spools (advanced Beginner) and designed to build skills.

    This one-stop resource for landscape quilting features 16 upscale step-by-step projects, and 20 partial projects; plus tips, tricks and techniques from the authors--including foremost sewing expert Nancy Zieman. With prints and supplies available at chains and independent shops, all you need is this book and your own creative spirit.

    A full-color page of the finished dolls accompanies each character, along with large, easy-to-follow instructions and whimsical descriptions. Learn how to create 20 different characters in all, including favorites Sprite, Bad Guy, and Pinkie, and new additions Munky and Spritekin.

    Each section introduces a new stitching technique, guiding the reader through the temari repertoire, until he/she has become a temari master by the book's conclusion. These crafts are inexpensive and fast to make—half of the 26 designs can be completed in less than two hours each. Sidebars throughout the book are loaded with beautiful watercolors and notes on Japanese culture and poetry, and colorful pictures and rich text make this unique craft book appealing to buyers both as a how-to guide and as a beautiful gift book.

    This book features just over 100 photos and over 300 illustrations and will be a wonderful reference to turn to for many years of inspiration.

    A follow up to the Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, this book - designed for use by both first-time and long-time quilters - features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them: less than 2 hours, 2 to 4 hours, 4 to 8 hours, 8 to 12 hours and 12 hours or more.

    Full of individuality and mischief, these stuffed creations are all pieced together from ordinary socks, gloves, and mittens. Step-by-step illustrations and instructions make it easy to craft and dress a whole menagerie, including monkeys, elephants, piglets, bunnies, and even an insouciant fish. Endearing to adults and children alike, these whimsical creatures make perfect gifts and inspiring companions.

    Nearly four dozen, full-size quilting patterns are arranged by category: centerpieces, fans, medallions, and borders and shown in various sizes. Cindy's patterns have been available as plastic stencils for years but never before showcased in book format. Use these patterns to transform vintage linens into charming quilts! The antique appeal of the fabrics is retained yet enhanced by today's favorite quilting techniques. Here is a happy marriage between yesterday's treasures and today's quilting trends.

    With simple sewing skills and a handful of embellishments, this text shows readers how to make great covers for everything from scrapbooks and diaries to binders and cheque books.

    From choosing fabrics to couture techniques, it provides immediate access to all the information stitchers need to make professional, fashionable garments. Take a pattern profile and learn about notions, the overlock machine, and other sewing tools. Prepare to start stitching with instructions on straightening ends, cutting, matching fabric at the seams, and marking accurately. The full range of construction techniques includes everything from interfacing and collars to cuffs, waistlines, and zippers. Sewers will particularly appreciate the small handy size and stay-flat spiral binding.

    The clear step-by-step instructions show you how to knit the basic stitches and explain different knitting techniques. From easy projects to more challenging ones, there is something for every aspiring knitter.

    This book is one in a series of educational books published by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences and was created for the beginner, so instructions are clear and detailed. You'll learn how to prepare the pattern, cut out the material and construct each item as well as add pockets, attach strings, bands, ruffles and other trimmings. Pretty and useful, these designs include a circular ruffle apron, pointed panel apron, valentine apron, mother's apron, economy apron, maid's apron, square sewing apron, round sewing apron, bow-knot apron, sewing bag apron, circular sewing apron, clothes pin apron, dress-up sunbonnet, sun hat and standard sunbonnet. This book provides rare, authentic styles and patterns that can still be worn with pride today. Sample pattern images are shown on this page.

    She offers a complete wardrobe of 28 pieces from smart dresses to smocks, trousers and even a parka. Also included are a cute cap, clasp purse and drawstring bag, which are bound to delight their owners.She doesn't neglect the details – bows, pin tucks, patch pockets and lace edging make gorgeous extras. As children's clothes should be, these designs are comfortable and practical to wear as well as pleasing to look at.The designs are based on unfussy shapes, straightforward sewing techniques and a minimum of pattern pieces, making them easily adaptable for use with different fabrics or in longer or shorter lengths. Comprehensive instructions, with step-by-step diagrams, are included, together with a full-scale paper pattern in five sizes (covering roughly ages 3 to 10).

    Once reserved for royalty and other aristocrats, goldwork is now available to all through this fully illustrated guide. Part historical reference, part project plan book, and fully stuffed with pattern templates, it is an authoritative sourcebook on the history, materials, and techniques of goldwork embroidery. There are 15 projects for readers to complete, such as the Ornamental Fan, Portrait of a Woman, a lush Cornucopia, and an arresting Byzantine Angel. Color photographs show examples of medieval designs, and provide visual guideposts through each new project, while a section on metal thread manufacturing delivers a rich historical perspective.

    Originally used by Japanese farmers to quilt together several layers of fabric for warmth and durability, sashiko patterns are increasingly being adapted as decorative elements in contemporary designs and needlecraft projects. Sashiko Style presents 70 different patterns of three types: linear, curvy and single-stitch ("hitome zashi") patterns. Full-color photos showcase the many different ways in which the patterns can be used to make beautiful and useful items such as napkins, tablecloths, placemats and runners; tote bags; pillows; curtains and wall hangings. The book introduces basic skills that even beginners can master and includes detailed equipment lists with photos, as well as step-by-step instructions for pattern drafting. A special feature of Sashiko Style is the handy, pullout pattern template insert.

    In addition to easy-to-follow instructions, demonstrated in more than 500 color photos and diagrams, this spiral lay-flat book includes a stitch directory with functional and decorative stitches created by hand, machine and serger. Plus, a textile directory with details for working with over 70 fabrics from chiffon to denim, and application advice for seams, edges, buttonholes, zippers and more. This is a foundational reference every sewing enthusiast can use.

    "Machine Quilting" also includes expert information from one of the world's best-loved quilters on everything from setting up a workspace and adjusting your machine to suit you, to choosing the right supplies and perfecting your stitching.

    Create beautiful accessories to enhance your home using the 35 projects and step-by-step instructions featured in this title.

    

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    Inside is an indexed collection of handy tips for sewing on buttons, patching holes, stitching hems, fixing stuck zippers, and more. Clear, concise, colored line drawings illustrate the pages.The SINGER Simple sewing series is an easy-reference collection of basic techniques, tips, and trade secrets for nearly every sewing situation. This "at your fingertips" guide provides step-by-step instruction for dozens of techniques every sewer—and non-sewer—will refer to again and again.