In this follow-up to Alabama Stitch Book and Alabama Studio Style, author Natalie Chanin presents all of the stenciling, hand-stitching, and bead¬ing techniques her company uses to create the award-winning Alabama Chanin line of organic cotton clothing, plus more than 50 variations that lead to infinite design possibilities. Included in this encyclopedic compilation of Alabama Chanin skill and style are patterns and instructions for dresses, skirts, tops, a wrap, a poncho, a bolero, fingerless gloves, and a hat. Each piece is featured in both its basic form and with varying embellishment combinations. By mixing, matching, and layering, a stunning, unique, and versatile wardrobe can be built. Praise for Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: “Transform organic or recycled materials into clothing or home décor items with haute homespun flair.” —Better Homes and Gardens Quilts and More magazine “Natalie is beautifully simple, yet elegant, just like her clothing. Her signature look is intricate stitching, beading and applique on basic organic cotton jersey which together make a show stopping casual look." —SF Unzipped "I'm a longtime fan of Natalie's clothing designs . . . Her sewing patterns do not disappoint. These are the same dresses, tops, skirts, and accessories that carry four-figure price tags and are coveted by ec-groovy lady rock stars. The same ones. But in her books, Natalie teaches you how to make them yourself . . . Natalie's pieces are so simple to sew together . . . They go together in a single evening, and when you pull them on they don't just make you look better than you did in whatever you were wearing before, they make you feel better." —Heather Ross, HeatherRoss.Squarespace.com "The photographs in this volume are exceptional . . . I think if quilters get this book for both technique and inspiration, it will be more than worth the money." —Meg Cox, quilter and author of The Book of New Family Traditions “I just love that Natalie has the guts to share the tricks of her trade. The reason I say guts is that you would think that sharing how your garments are made might hurt your business—but in Natalie's case it's proved to be actually quite the opposite . . . The interest in her couture line grew once she started to write books." —Cathy Callahan, Cathy of California blogger and author of Vintage Craft Workshop

    Their book features 16 bold and scrappy projects as well as expert hints and tips for adapting patterns to your own style, and effectively cutting, storing, and organizing your scraps.

    No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly!With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn:The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fittingHow to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and foldsHow to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problemsHow to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easilyBasic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterationsSee the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.

    This book shows you how to create stunning landscapes and seascapesby applying fine art principles to your fabrics, threads, and fibres.

    Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern Magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the toiles and the finished garments. These easy–to–follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look. • Step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers – with clear diagrams and photographs. • Gives all the basic information needed to start pattern cutting: from the basic block to measurements and scaling. • Easy–to–follow, detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture lookReviews for Pattern Magic:'The feeling of figuring the puzzle out makes this book series a joy to explore' House of Pinheiro'If you've mastered the basics of pattern cutting, have caught the bug and are eager to experiment with complex 3d designs, you should definitely take a look at Pattern Magic' Tilly And The Buttons Blog'I've had an explosion of inspiration, and I'm not even an expert in sewing!… I'm sure that many of you, fashion designers or not, can learn a lot from these tutorials' ImaginativeBloom.comCONTENTS:Part 1: Creating form through inspiration:Accents, Gathered hole, Crater, The drop hole, Lumps and bumpsPart 2: Making patterns for haute couture garments:Draped design, The twist, Hide and seek, Interwoven design, Bamboo shoot, The knot, Two distinct expressions, An intriguing curve, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman (Size M) (half–scale)

    The blog began as a way for readers to follow Hirsch’s progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book Vogue’s New Book for Better Sewing (a Julie & Julia–esque experiment for the modern sewist). It quickly became a place for Hirsch to share tutorials and lively posts about sewing as it relates to fashion history, pop culture, body image, and gender. An extension of the blog, Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and Gertie’s spirited, modern style.

    Explore seven core techniques and multiple projects using each technique—all presented with detailed instructions. Also included is step-by-step direction from Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen on tools, materials, and quilting basics, as well as expert advice on color and design.New and seasoned quilting artists will love making stunning bed, wall hanging, pillowcase, and table accessory quilts with this must-have resource. Quilting Modern is a field guide for quilters who strive to break free from tradition and yearn to explore improvisational work.Quilters can make the 21 projects in the book, but will also come away with the new knowledge and skills to apply to their own unique designs. In Quilting Modern, quilters will find the support, structure, and encouragement they need to explore their own creativity and artistic vision.

    Learn how to quilt all-over, as filler, on borders, and on individual blocks…using loops and swirls, feathers and flames, flowers and vines, pebbles and more! Includes tips for choosing batting and thread, layering and basting, starting and stopping, and prepping your machine are included. After you've practiced, show off your new skills with six geometric quilt projects.

    Today’s popularity of easy-fitting styles and knitted fabrics means that basic ‘flat’ pattern cutting is used to construct the majority of children’s wear and babywear and this type of cutting is therefore emphasised in this new edition. Shaped blocks and garments, cut to fit the body form, are still included, and are placed in chapters covering some school uniform garments or more expensive fashion or formal clothes. The book now clearly separates the sections useful to student beginners (Parts One, Two and Three), and also offers more advanced or specialist sections for students who wish to pursue a career in children’s wear or for designers working in the different manufacturing sectors of the trade.The second change in this fourth edition is the introduction of colour coding to the sections; this makes it easier to identify specific processes in the book and enhances the illustrations.Finally, the size charts have been revised to reflect the changes in body sizing. The clear division of the boys’ and girls’ measurements in the charts has been in response to the way clothes are marketed and to co-ordinate with European size charts. ‘Plus’ charts for heavier children have also been added.

    In Heather Ross Prints, a book-and-DVD package, Ross shares reproducible artwork for more than 50 of her most popular prints. She provides step-by-step instructions for 20 craft projects using the prints on the DVD—everything from sea turtle stationery to a shower curtain covered with swirling mermaids. Crafters can use the artwork on the DVD as they wish, printing on fabric, paper, or whatever surface they choose. Plus, Ross teaches her process for designing fabric using Photoshop—a boon to anyone who has ever dreamed of following in her footsteps.

    Known as a “modern” quilter, she actually draws much of her creative vision from quilts of the past. In Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration, Schmidt pays homage to the quilters and quilts that came before her. Each of the 20 traditional quilt designs she has reinterpreted here (among them are Irish Chain, Mariner’s Compass, and Orange Peel, to name a few) is introduced with a lively overview of the pattern’s history. Instructions are illustrated, templates are provided at full size on a pullout pattern sheet, and a complete techniques section is included at the back of the book.Praise for Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration:"Denyse Schmidt's contemporary art quilts are things of enduring style and beauty, but few fans realize her 16-year career as a textile artist began when Schmidt fell in love with tried-and-true, centuries-old traditional quilt patterns . . . Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration is the artist’s return to this fertile terrain, featuring her colorful and updated take on 20 time-tested designs. Full-page photos of gorgeous quilts full of those bold geometric shapes that first inspired her provide ample motivation, while detailed instructions, a pull-out book of templates, and a section detailing tools and techniques offer plenty of how-to support, even for novice makers." —American Craft Magazine"The book contains 20 traditional quilt styles that look exceptionally modern, hip, and fresh, with limited color palettes and minimal use of prints. To me, it is the best of both worlds—tried-and-true patterns with stories to tell, interpreted by this talented woman who helped define modern quilting. The modern/traditional debate is moot here, which is refreshing and wonderful." —Sew Mama Sew!“It's been 7 years since Denyse Schmidt's first book, and believe me, this new volume was well worth the wait...Whether you consider yourself a traditional or modern quilter, there is plenty of inspiration here, in projects that play with the tantalizing pairing of vintage patterns and contemporary colors. Although Denyse explains the origins and alternate names of many of the patterns, she rarely offers them straight: she riffs off old patterns like Mariner's Compass and Wagon Wheel and strips them down to stark basics." --Meg Cox, Journalist, Author, and President of the Alliance for American Quilts"Denyse Schmidt never ceases to inspire us . . . We are very excited to announce her latest book, the simply breathtaking Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration. Delving back to the traditional styles that first sparked her passion for quilting, Denyse gives these twenty quilt patterns a modern spin with bold, beautiful fabric choices." —The Purl Bee "In this book, [Denyse] shows off a new gamut of wonderful quilts . . . She writes in such a quiet and contemplative way, reminding me that quilting at its best isn't meant to be done in a hurry to crank something out." —Spoonflower.com

    Add to the mix Philip Jacob's sublime florals and Brandon Mably's quirky designs and quilt designers are spoilt for choice.

    Quilters will be thrilled to find beautifully scrappy quilt patterns in a variety of sizes. Kim's signature "Pin Point" tips help ensure success Gorgeous photos offer a host of inspiring decorating ideas Quilt patterns feature Kim's trademark mixture of patchwork and applique

    Nothing feels quite so luxurious as custom-made clothes, but the tailoring skills they require are often thought to be shrouded in mystery, and the clothes therefore only accessible to the rich and famous. This practical book brings vintage couture tailoring within everyone's reach. With step-by-step photographs and professional tips throughout, it shows how a lady's jacket is made and thereby introduces a range of fundamental tailoring techniques. These can be used for garments for either gender, as well as other sewing projects. The book discusses molding fabric to shape with the iron, employing loose interfacings, hollow shoulder construction, pad stitching canvas, interlining and weighting hems, making tailored and bound buttonholes, and more forgotten techniques.

    Making curtains neednt be left to the professionals ; withEasy to Make! Curtains & Blinds you, too, can create stylish window dressings for your home.

    Featuring fabrics that you know and love, Tula offers 20 patterns with her signature flair for color, design and original style. Between 10 amazing quilts and 10 extra-cool companion projects, you'll be inspired to play with fabric, color and design in a way like never before!Step inside to find: 10 large quilt patterns, perfect for the bedroom or snuggling on the couch.10 accessory sewing projects, like an embroidered lampshade and a fabric cuckoo clock, to make your everyday life extraordinary.Tips from Tula on choosing and combining fabrics, selecting a quilting motif, and even sketching your own fabric and pattern designs.Step-by-step illustrations (hand-drawn by Tula herself) and super-simple sewing techniques for successful quilt making. Come on in to Tula's house for the ultimate in sewing, style and fabric innovation!

    Lynette's country cottage garden provides the inspiration for this collection of 15 beautiful projects, from quick-to-stitch applique designs that make ideal gifts to larger wall hangings and bed-sized quilt patterns. The stunning designs combine charming hand embroidery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques. Beautiful fabrics, warm colours and a homely feel are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.Inside Country Cottage Quilting Patchwork and Applique Projects 15 projects for you to make at home, from quilts and cushions to wall hangings, scissor keepers and sewing cases. Techniques all the sewing, patchwork and applique techniques you need to know to make the projects. In this book you will learn about sewing seams, pressing work, needle-turn applique, English paper piecing, how to make yo yos, how to quilt, and more, and you will also find a comprehensive guide to all of the embroidery stitches that Lynette uses."

    Important sewing choices are highlighted, including choosing fabrics, selecting appropriate alteration tools, and finding styles that are most flattering. The fit-as-you-sew process of making pants is illustrated with progressive photographs and step-by-step illustrations. A variety of styles are covered, including nonroll, expandable, and contour waistbands; side seam and patched pockets; and easy hems and cuffs. This updated second edition features refinements to the fitting and sewing information and has added instructions on the fitting and sewing of jeans and no-side-seam pants.

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    Sewers will discover what supplies to buy and how to use them, the best fabrics to choose based on drape and weave, how to understand patterns and alter them, and the essential general techniques to master — plus patterns and detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for a skirt, dress, shirt, tee, jacket, and pair of pants — including suggested variations!Finishing up with tips and inspiration on alterations, repairs, and customizing any clothes, from dealing with holes and tears to lengthening and shortening sleeves, this handy guide is the dressmaking bible no budding seamstress should be without.

    Comprised of detailed information, How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business will be a guide for the aspiring designer to plan and execute a successful home based business. This material will not only provide a fashion realm, but will show how to create additional revenue streams in the sewing field. This book will be the "one stop shop" for the small designer.

    Using gorgeous pieced elements as appliques, Vicki eliminates the tedium and opens up exciting new design options. Twelve inspiring quilt patterns, from a small quilt suitable for framing to larger wall hangings and bed quilts Beautiful English paper-piecing designs categorized by shape: hexagons, diamonds, pentagons, and Dresden wedges Shapes to make whole quilts, block elements, or appliques--great for scraps

    Combining hand embroidery, decorative machine stitching and couching, this technique is fun and addicting. You can't make just one!Try Stupendous Stitching and discover simple techniques with sophisticated results.• Create one-of-a-kind art in a few easy-and fun-steps.• Fall in love with your sewing machine all over again.• Hone your use of color and line.• Go from plain fabric to ready-to-hang artwork that expresses your unique vision.Inside, you'll find:• Comprehensive instructions for stitching, finishing and mounting your art.• Link to video tutorials.• A gallery of inspirational photos.• Project ideas for pillows, accessories and more.Carol Ann Waugh teaches thousands of students online and in traditional workshops. An acclaimed fiber artist, Carol's passion for color and texture inspires students to take their art to the next level.

    Also included are more than 20 floral studies to help you get to grips with nature's wonderful shapes.

    Bestselling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of antique English and American heirloom quilt designs - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Roll fabrics. Each of the 12 quilt patterns comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and quilting diagrams, and requires just one Jelly Roll to make. Antique to Heirloom Jelly Roll Quilts also includes all the basic quilting techniques you will need to know to teach you how to make jelly roll quilts, from using quilting tools and quilt rulers, to pressing and pinning your finished quilt top. You will also learn how to add straight borders and mitred borders to your quilt designs, and how to bind a quilt.

    Combining elements as diverse as exotic feathers, plastic jewellry, buttons, and vintage millinery straw, Karen Nicol will inspire you to come up with lavish creations beyond your wildest dreams.

    "Batch work" methods keep you organized from start to finish.Enjoy rarely seen photos of antique quilts, plus a brief historical perspective on small-piece designsChoose from 10 eye-popping quilt patterns that spotlight reproduction fabricsFind expert cutting and stitching advice and inventive construction techniques

    More than 500 color images inspire while a detailed visual glossary outlines fabric types, sewing notions, and finishing stitches. Crafters will learn how to master the machine, hand stitch, and work with patterns in no time! Best of all, the book includes instructions for 20 gorgeous projects—pillows, totes, aprons, and more. Accessible and visually stunning, Sewing Made Simple is the ultimate resource that sewers—beginners and experts alike—will want on their bookshelf for years to come.

    Designs feature draping and fastening fabric cut from single flat cloth, artfully twisting fabric, and folding fabric in origami-like fashion.You’ll find unique construction guidance, one-of-a-kind garments that are fit for all ages, as well as a pattern insert. Shape Shape offers everything you need to sew minimally constructed designs with maximum visual impact.

    Pauline Ineson shows you how to create amazing three-dimensional flowers with machine quilting, patchwork and applique techniques. This garden of 20 irresistible fabric flowers includes pretty little marigolds, intricate fuchsias, stately foxgloves and elegant tulips. A wide variety of techniques are used to make the flowers, including ruching fabric, gathering and coiling fabric and many applique techniques. Detailed step-by-step artwork and gorgeous photography beautifully illustrate Pauline's innovative designs, which are accompanied by full-size templates. There are also instructions for making stems and various leaf shapes. Variations for each flower show how you can adapt the colours and styles to create your own unique versions. The book also includes examples of stunning quilt blocks incorporating the flower designs for added inspiration. Floral Dimensions is a beautiful book that will inspire you to create your own delightful bouquet of flowers that you can use to adorn all sorts of lovely sewing projects.

    This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. Included in this book are patterns for sizes 30A through 40F. What you will learn: Construction methods using elastics and stretch fabrics Manipulation of basic patterns Pattern drafting from measurements Developing grade rules and grading patterns"

    It demonstrates that drawing can be learned by the application of a set of rules and guidelines, together with commitment and practice.

    All of the designs in the book are organized by their Filler Design Type and color coded so it's easy to flip through the book and find the designs you like quickly. You'll also find info on Leah's filler design theory, echoing and travel stitching, changing the scale of a design, quilting on a home sewing machine, and general tips and tools that help with free motion quilting. Best of all - every design in this book can be quilted on your home sewing machine!

    In this follow-up to Stupid Sock Creatures, John shares the spotlight with guest designers in 20 projects that push the boundaries of stupid with crazy-cute quadrupeds, two-headed beasts, pop-eyed monsters, and more. The wide range of difficulty--from a simple one-sock monster to a four-sock extravaganza--means this book will attract all levels and types of crafter. And thanks to John's clear and humorous instructions, absolutely nothing is intimidating. Well, except for Piethagorus. But don't worry, he only eats pie (we think)!

    Or, combine the historic techniques with completely modern embellishment (such as fabric painting, or machine embroidery) to create a thoroughly new style of heirloom for use in modern settings.From the most humble of needle-books, to splendidly embellished and outfitted all-in-one cases, your finished accessories are as delightful as they are useful. No more “storing” needles in the arm of the couch!"

    Cath Kidston's Make-Your-Own Christmast Decorations book includes all the sewing and embroidery instructions you need along with a kit which contains a selection of coloured felt in six different shades, pompons, ribbon and embroidery thread that can be made up into a delightful selection of 12 different ornaments.

    The dozens of projects, which are helpfully organized by completion time, cover a range of skill levels that will satisfy both beginning and seasoned crafters. Supported by hundreds of illustrations and photographs, this guidebook is the ideal companion for any crafter wanting to finally find a use for leftover scraps and stashes.

    This practical and accessible book covers all the basics of pattern design and cutting and gives readers the confidence to take matters into their own hands and produce perfect patterns for all garments and styles.Featuring clear step-by-step instructions, The Pattern Cutting Primer covers all the basics of tools and equipment, pattern symbols and fabrics, drafting techniques, pattern developments, finishing and even gives guidelines on how to sell and market your own patterns. The perfect resource for all amateur and professional pattern-makers, designers and students.

    Discover how to incorporate these expressive effects into your quilting, from the simplest textured quilt to elaborate twisted and embellished structures, including vessels and hanging installations.Popular quilt artist C. June Barnes explores various folding, gathering, pleating, stuffing, padding, shrinking, and layering techniques. You’ll also achieve intriguing depths to your quilts when you learn how to manipulate the surface of the quilted plane by constructing objects through various means.Journey through this one-of-a-kind guide and learn how to create your own trendy effects while discovering the secrets of how these sometimes impossible-looking structures are created. Invaluable technical construction tips and a wealth of inspiration from Barnes and some of the world’s leading quilt artists offer you a complete exploration. This book is the essential reference guide for a broad spectrum of quiltmakers.

    Learn to draw and doodle with your sewing machine, using scraps of new, used and vintage fabrics for one-of-a-kind creations. This book will make you look at your sewing machine in a whole new light - not just as a maker of curtains and tablecloths, but as an artist's tool. As you work your way through the steps and become more confident with the techniques, you'll be able to make your sewing machine do things you never thought it could! Poppy guides you through the basics, from getting to grips with your sewing machine and setting the right tension to choosing fabrics and hooping up ready to stitch. She then demonstrates how the core techniques, including outlining, shading and appliqu�, are used to create pictures with charm. She shows how layering fabric pieces and leaving edges to fray add to the unique and personal effect. Once you have mastered the techniques, 16 projects allow you to put your new skills to use to make practical and desirable sewn objects. Make your own embroidered craft kit in the Getting Crafty chapter, with needlecase, pincushion, sewing kit and knitting bag designs. Create beautiful gifts for little ones in the New Arrivals chapter, with a tooth fairy pillow pouch, baby bib, nursery wall hanging and quilted baby blanket. Set the stage for a celebration in the Party Time chapter, with nautical bunting, place name tags, a party bag and a stunning tablecloth design. Finally, have a great getaway with the Happy Holidays chapter, with designs for a sunglasses case, bookmark, wash bag and beach backpack. With style and substance, these charming project ideas are sure to excite and inspire you. Step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations and photographs combine with a fresh design to offer you a new twist in needlecrafting.

    The author presents her experience in mastering the art of tailoring for 45 years and hopes to transfer her skills to the new generation of students of professional tailoring, TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO TAILORING Types of TailoringPrerequisites of Learning TailoringSewing ToolsThe Basics of Stitching1. Normal Harness2. Alternate Stitch3. Overcast StitchCatch stitchCross-stitch tackWhipstitch (Overhand)Needle Threading CHAPTER 2. SEWING WARES Types of Fabrics Used in GarmentsSewing Machineo Finishing or Over Machineo Description of the Sewing Machineo Making Stitches in Sewing Machineo The Two Sources Yarn in Sewing Machineo Fitting the Sewing Machine to the Type of Stitchingo Filling and Changing Bobbino Changing Presser Foot and Needleo Changing Machine Needleo Use of Sewing Machineo Placing Fabric on the Sewing Machineo Sewing Fabric with Sewing Machine o Sewing straight lines and curved lineso The Preparation of Clotho How to Buy an Embroidery Machine That Will Fit Your Sewing Needs Description of Sewing Toolso Scissorso Machine Needle o Stitch Removero Pins and Pin Holderso Thimble CHAPTER 3. CUSTOM-FITTING TAILORING Method of Taking MeasurementsStages of Making PatternsTransferring Patterns To FabricMarking ToolsTrimming the PatternTransferring Marking onto Satin FabricI. Marking by Chalk on FabricII. Marking by Pinning Fabric LayersIII. Marking by Temporary Stitching of FabricsIV. Transfer of Marks by Carbon Paper and Roulette Pinning Dantelle fabric to Satin Fabric Cutting Two-Layered FabricsInitial Hand Stitching of Marked Fabric CHAPTER 4. PATTERN TAILORING KEY TO SYMBOLS USED ON PATTERNS STEPS OF PATTERN TAILORING(1) Taking measurements for female garments(2) Choose your pattern(3) The sketch of the style(4) Fabric(5) Pattern pieces(6) Finding the right pieces on the pattern sheet(7) Preparing to trace the pattern pieces(8) Tracing(9) Pattern layout 1. TAILORING OF WEDDING DRESS I2. TAILORING OF WEDDING DRESS II3. TAILORING OF WEDDING DRESS III4. TAILORING OF WEDDING DRESS IV5. TAILORING OF PARTY DRESS V6. TAILORING OF WEDDING DRESS VI7. TAILORING OF WEDDING DRESS VII8. TAILORING OF PARTY DRESS9. TAILORING OF WORK DRESS10. TAILORING OF PARTY DRESS II Cost of Tailoring Single Dress and Ten Dresses Cost of Tailoring Single Dress and Ten Dresses (A) The cost of a single dress for one person with an experienced tailor is calculated based on time taken to cut and mark as 90 minutes and the time to sew and finish as 2 to 2.5 hours. Fabric cost (width 140 cm x length 2 meter, $3 to $ 4 per meter length) = 4 x 2 = $8Zipper (50 cm) = $1Thread = $1Cost of electricity = $2Net cost = $8 + $1 +

    It includes information on selecting fabrics and styles to fit your shape, how to personalise a pattern to your own style, and how to draft your own pattern from scratch.

    

    A seemingly simple pattern can be updated merely by adding a little black and white fabric into the design. This book includes projects that are completely black and white, and also designs that have splashes of colour, or just splashes of black and white.

    The book features 11 original projects including stitch-and-flip, half-square triangles, and much more.

    Does your applique need a little attitude adjustment? Piece O'Cake Designs come to your rescue with creative new projects using bold stitching in contrasting colours of perle cotton thread - go ahead and give tradition a little twist!"

    Showcase everything from batiks to Japanese taupes, reproduction prints, and modern prints and solids Count on expert instructions and clear, step-by-step illustrations Get helpful tips throughout this follow-up to the best-selling books A Baker's Dozen and Jelly Babies"

    sequinned birds sing, and even the landscape is made up of groovey 1960s prints. In the heart of London she has sewn her own enchanted wildrness, turning her hand to greetings carsd. a menagerie of soft toys, bespoke canvasses, and comfy cushions. www.chloeowens.com

    This book shows them how to take a standard commercial pattern intended for a larger size, then cut it back and make the kinds of adjustments that will result in a stylish garment with a flattering fit. They will learn to--Measure their figure accurately and recognize details in the pattern that require correcting Make accurate adjustments at every strategic point, including shoulders, necklines, busts, sleeves, armholes, waist, and hips Add their own original features to personalize the pattern, such as collars, cuffs, and decorative details Select the best fabrics for their garment's drape or structureDressmaking for Real Women also provides a refresher course on general sewing techniques. Printed in full-color throughout, the book features more than 400 instructive illustrations.

    Includes 17 fashionable and achievable designs, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams that guide the reader through the draping process. With a folded pattern at the back, this book provides inspiring ideas and highly practical techniques for anyone wanting to learn about draping.

    Includes 14 stylish contemporary designs for tops, dresses, skirts, vests, and jackets, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams that skilfully guide the reader through the draping process. With two full-scale patterns at the back, this book provides exciting design ideas and highly practical techniques for readers looking to continue exploring the art of draping.

    Join Jenifer Dick and friends as they show these amazing quilts and tell their stories. Plus six projects are patterned for you to make!

    

    Includes a fully illustrated section on finishing techniques and extensive design suggestions for development and embellishment. Ideal for both beginners and expert needlewomen/men.

    

    Anyone who has completed the most basic of sewing projects can master the projects in this book, and these cute creations can be used as decorative objects for the home or as great handmade gifts.Inside, you’ll find adorable animals like:A squirrel holding an acornA grizzly bearA raccoonA horseA bird mobileCute caninesFurry felinesAnd many moreExplore a comprehensive range of animals in a modern and simple style with How to Make Stuffed Animals!

    Its 25 fast and useful projects, perfect for any skill level, will have you coming back to your serger again and again.Look inside to find:25 no fear serging projects.Great serging techniques, tricks, and hints.Video links that help you master the basics, like how to thread your serger.A complete guide to the terminology, mechanics and endless possibilities of your overlock machine.

    - 3 pattern sheets featuring 100 full-size patterns. - Bonus! 8 simple accessory projects for young beginners. - Tips from the author for making simple pattern alterations.

    The upholstered pieces range in skill level from simple seats to more complex items such as a button-back chair. Various styles of furniture are covered, from classic and elegant to other more styled and designer pieces. The Upholsterer's Handbook opens with sections on sourcing furniture, tools and materials, and choosing fabrics - including finishes and trimmings, which are often the key to the success of a piece. With special photography throughout, basic techniques are illustrated step-by-step, from stripping back to top stuffing to making cushions. 18 stunning projects are featured with varying skill levels, covering such diverse items as a G-plan chair, a sofa, a '70s flower-shaped stool, dining chairs, and headboards. Throughout Nicole Fulton demonstrates techniques using linen, satin, velvet, leather, cowhide, and other fabrics that give the furniture a unique contemporary look.

    Three of Cath Kidston's bestselling books (Sew! Stitch! and Patch!) are now available, for the first time, in a special presentation slipcase, creating the ultimate craft gift that will keep busy hands occupied for hours.

    Step-by-step instructions and handy screen grabs bring these popular applications to the designer's fingertips, complete with tips on scanning, working with color, creating seamless patterns, and preparing designs for real-life application. Helpful hints and a wealth of inspirational images from the best in the business make this a must-have handbook for fashion design students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.

    Author Paula Doyle proves how easy it can be to get perfect precision patchwork on a small scale with her piecing techniques. Create more than 30 different complex-looking blocks that make for wonderfully colorful patterns. Use lots of different fabrics in these miniature quilts, table runners, tote bags, and many other projects. Includes fusible grid guides for either 1/2 or 1 tiles, and all of the project designs are fat quarter-friendly. Good things really do come in small package

    This book features patterns for 1,000 quilt blocks. It includes a CD with additional standard block sizes and tells how to reduce or enlarge for even more sizes.