Best of
Sewing

2016

Walking Foot Quilting: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Master Quilting with a Walking Foot


Jacquie Gering - 2016
    This stitching is actually the "quilting" in quilting, and many quilters feel that paying a professional for machine quilting is one of their only options. The walking foot is an accessory for sewing machines that's often used for machine quilting, but many quilters only use it to stitch around their designs.But the walking foot can do so much more, and author Jacquie Gering shows all of her tips, tricks and techniques to master all of the skills needed to quilt with a walking foot.This book covers the basics of using the walking foot, in addition to preparing the quilt, marking, managing large quilts, preventing puckers and keeping lines straight. Chapters will include a variety of types of walking -foot quilting, including channel quilting, matchstick quilting, and decorative stitch quilting. Quilters won't be limited to straight line quilting, either! They'll learn how to quilt spirals, simple curves, and marked curves like braids and clamshells.

Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles


Gretchen Hirsch - 2016
    The follow-up to the popular Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. Elements of each pattern can be mixed and matched, allowing readers to customize the bodice, skirt, sleeves, pockets, and details of each dress for a truly unique creation.

Making Luna Lapin: Sew and Dress Luna, a Quiet and Kind Rabbit with Impeccable Taste


Sarah Peel - 2016
    You will learn how to sew your own felt rabbit along with her exquisite wardrobe including 20 garment and accessory sewing patterns. All the clothes are made using the finest fabrics including wool felt, lace and Liberty print cotton. Choose from a perfectly tailored wool coat, matching tweed skirt and bag, or pretty lace set. Not forgetting the accessories--there are bunny boots, pyjamas and even tiny French knickers to create. The patterns are suitable for a range of abilities--the basic rabbit and simple items are suitable for beginners but the more tailored pieces are for more experienced sewers--the level of each pattern is identified and all the patterns are full size. Luna was designed to be passed down by generations as a very special heirloom toy.

Pattern Magic 3: The latest addition to the cult Japanese Pattern Magic series (dress-making, pattern design, sewing, fashion)


Tomoko Nakamichi - 2016
    All the measurements and scaling information you need to start pattern making is included and as throughout the series, all the patterns are based on a basic block* which supplied in the book. Easy–to–follow, step–by–step text with clear diagrams and beautiful photography will teach you how to sculpt with fabric, creating beautiful shapes, waves and accents.You will also learn to create dynamic movement in garments, using ruffles, shirring and precise, sharply pleated lines and step–by–step instructions and diagrams will ensure that your own patterns translate beautifully to your choice of garment. Photographs of the finished garments will inspire you to create your own designs.Learn how to bring beautiful workmanship to your patterns:Sculpting a surfaceMaking WavesParing down and opening outWearing a polyhedronOutlining a surfaceLook at dynamic movement in fabrics:Full–bodied ruffleWearing a bagElastic shirringSerrated lines*The dress form used as the basis for the designs in this book is the Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult Japanese woman. All patterns are for a size M Japanese woman. The position of the cutting and opening out lines, the allowances, and other measurements may vary according to garment size. If you are using the half–scale dress form, reduce the full–sized measurements on the drawings by half when you develop the patterns.From the author:'For me, it's not all about pretty silhouettes. What starts me drawing a pattern is the sight of something that I find interesting or beautiful, and want to bring to life as a garment. There's an irresistible pleasure in sketching out the lines over and over, and seeking out their shape as I assemble them. Sometimes, I'll put something together that I love, only to have second thoughts a little while later and find myself back at my drawing. I guess it's the little things that happen, the things I hear and see on a daily basis, that make me work this way.I'll go with what I have for now. Although, who knows, I could be having second thoughts again soon…'

The Quilt Block Cookbook: 50 Block Recipes, 7 Sampler Quilts, Endless Possibilities


Amy Gibson - 2016
    Quilt blocks are like a box of chocolates?each one is a mini euphoria on its own. And when paired with other blocks, they're simply delectable! Most quilt blocks are comprised of basic elements, and you'll learn the ingredients for each. In addition to other 50 blocks and the 7 sampler quilts, quilters will also learn how to use their quilt blocks in many different ways, creating dynamic design repeats by tapping into the limitless possibilities of block-based quilts.

Quiltmaker's 1,000 Blocks: A Collection of Quilt Blocks from Today's Top Designers


Quiltmaker Magazine - 2016
    It also features settings and yardages for turning your blocks into beautiful quilts, and quilt-making techniques for easy reference.The editors of Quiltmaker magazine have compiled an extensive block collection that is sure to be a quilter's best friend!

The Great British Sewing Bee: from Stitch to Style


Wendy Gardiner - 2016
    

Quilt with Tula and Angela: A Start-To-Finish Guide to Piecing and Quilting Using Color and Shape


Tula Pink - 2016
    Angela Walters creates the complementary finish and surface texture for each design, resulting in the perfect marriage of color and style for each of the featured 17 quilt projects.Pairing one shape with one color family in each chapter, you'll step through quilts of varying sizes, at the same time enjoying a front row seat to the creative collaboration between these mavens of style.In addition to the 17 signature Tula Pink quilt designs and 42 quilt design motifs from Angela Walters, you will also be treated to useful tips on choosing fabrics and mixing up prints and approaching the quilt process.Featuring bold illustrations and gorgeous photographs, Quilt with Tula & Angela is the comprehensive approach to intuitive color choices you've been waiting for.

FASHIONPEDIA - The Ultimate Fashion Bible


Fashionary International Ltd - 2016
    They also need to communicate with factories and buyers in technical terms.What fashion professionals really need is a simple yet practical handbook that contains all the technical information in a straightforward, user-friendly manner.

Sew Brilliant Bags: Choose from 12 beautiful projects, then design your own


Debbie Shore - 2016
    But how do you put all these different elements together to create your perfect bag? Let sewing superstar Debbie Shore equip you with all the techniques you need to create 12 beautiful, customisable projects, and then show you how to apply these techniques and ideas to create your own unique designs. The projects are wide-ranging, giving you plenty of ideas and techniques to try out, including a large, square-bottomed beach bag, a zipped, curved-top shoulder bag, an oilcloth tote, a pleated cosmetic bag, and a three-pocket cross-body bag with a magnetic fastener. Learn how to complete a range of techniques, from adding piping and making eyelets to inserting zips, adding handles and straps and creating a square bag base. What you create next is up to you! Mix and match techniques, fabrics and ideas to create a truly personal bag. All the techniques and stitches you need are clearly explained, and the projects can all be made on a basic sewing machine. The book is packed full of Debbie’s friendly help and advice, with all the projects shown using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions.

The Tunic Bible: One Pattern, Interchangeable Pieces, Ready-To-Wear Results!


Sarah Gunn - 2016
    Includes detachable, multi-length, graded pattern.

Sew Illustrated - 35 Charming Fabric & Thread Designs: 16 Zakka Projects


Minki Kim - 2016
    Learn how to transfer and sew any of the 35 adorable sketches-printed on iron-on transfer paper-or branch out and try sewing your own doodles (or a child's!), a stamped image, or a traced photo.

A Change of Seasons: Folk-Art Quilts and Cozy Home Accessories


Bonnie Sullivan - 2016
    Stitch your way through four collections of projects that display the distinctive colors and rich textures of each season. Cozy photos will inspire you to decorate your home with cheerful and inviting decor accents you'll be proud to display. Stitch inspiring designs, including quilts, wall hangings, pillows, framed pictures, banners, and more Freshen the look of your home and create seasonable gifts for holidays and special occasions year-round Create gorgeous effects with three enjoyable techniques: easy wool applique, hand embroidery, and patchwork

Sketch Your Style: A Guided Sketchbook for Drawing Your Dream Wardrobe


Robyn Neild - 2016
    Inside, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for drawing and personalizing figures, and more than 50 inspirational exercises and prompts that will help you bring your creative vision to life. From exploring periods in fashion history and fun trends to the work of influential designers, each exercise is introduced with lively visuals and followed by pages where you can try out your own ideas. Some pages are blank, while others have printed templates, such as figure croquis or fabric swatches, as guides.

Inspired by the National Parks: Their Landscapes and Wildlife in Fabric Perspectives


Donna Marcinkowski Desoto - 2016
    Basic facts about each of these national treasures--from Acadia in Maine, to Voyageurs in Minnesota, to Yosemite in California, to Haleakalā in Hawaii--are included, along with short writings from 64 park rangers and other personnel. The book reveals individual glimpses into the passionate commitment to preserve, protect, and enjoy these special places.

Amish Quilts: Giftable Inspiration along with Quilting Tips


Wanda E. Brunstetter - 2016
    Taken in Amish communities and homes throughout the United States, his pictures offer a visual celebration of the quilting traditions of plain peoples, while author Wanda E. Brunstetter offers her insights into the roles quilts play in family life. Also included are tips for those who want to make their own heirloom quilts.

Making Edwardian Costumes for Women


Suzanne Rowland - 2016
    This essential book includes 11 detailed projects, which form a capsule collection of clothing and accessories that might have been worn by an Edwardian governess, a woman traveling on an ocean liner, a campaigning suffragette, or a wife overseeing a busy household in a large country house. It explains making sequences in full and advises in detail on how to give the garments a fine, authentic finish.

Quilted Bags and Gifts: 36 Classic Quilting Projects to Make and Give


Akemi Shibata - 2016
    All 36 projects use basic patchwork and appliqué techniques, so they can be made in a weekend. Readers will be inspired by Akemi Shibata’s unique “Elegant de Kawaii” style, which combines taupe fabrics with colorful prints.With an astounding 36 projects to choose from, quilters will love this selection of tote bags, handbags, sewing cases, coin purses, tapestries, and more!

Oliver + S Building Block Dress: A Sewing Pattern Alteration Guide


Liesl Gibson - 2016
    Make it! You don’t need to be a designer or pattern maker to create and sew the dress of your dreams. Let Liesl Gibson teach you how to alter the elements of a pattern to make exactly the dress you imagine. With the included Building Block Dress pattern (sizes 6m–12) and Liesl’s detailed pattern alternation instructions, you’ll learn how to create almost any dress you can imagine. Use the skills you learn in this book to customize other patterns as well. With these techniques, you’ll look at sewing patterns as just the starting point for your creative expression.Featuring inspiring photographs of eighteen different dress styles made with the techniques presented here, the book includes a full-size pattern sheet for the basic Building Block Dress.

Making Victorian Costumes for Women


Heather Audin - 2016
    

The Big Book of Fat-Quarter Quilts


That Patchwork Place - 2016
    Whether you want to whip up a quick-and-easy gift or you're in the mood for more of a challenge, you'll find dozens of dazzling patterns in a range of styles including traditional, scrappy, modern, and more, all by today's top quilt designers. A great value--just pennies per pattern Fat quarters are the best-selling fabric precuts for a reason--put these versatile, easy-to-collect pieces to work in designs that will showcase your collection Find stash-busting success with projects for beginning through advanced quilters

Scraps, Inc, vol 2.: 15 Scrap-Pieced Designs for the Modern Quilter


Editors of Lucky Spool - 2016
    vol. 1 is finally here. Looking for even more fast fun and simple ways to use up your favorite scraps and turn them into favorite quilts? Scraps Inc., vol. 2 delivers. With 15 all new quilt designs using shapes from curves to triangles and techniques from paper piecing to strip-piecing, you'll struggle to decide which beautiful quilt top to make first!

The Royal School of Needlework: Appliqué: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration


Kate Cross - 2016
    It is the first in a new series designed to showcase the traditional techniques, technical excellence and contemporary flair of the RSN, and provide practical guidance and inspiration.The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage. It reveals the history and context of appliqué and showcases galleries of inspiring appliqué work from around the world. But as well as featuring a rich selection of inspiring appliqué pieces, this is primarily a practical, instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in all essential appliqué techniques: it contains a comprehensive stitch guide and leads the reader through each technique using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow expert guidance. It shows the reader how to knot thread and start stitching correctly, how to create a design, transfer it onto fabric, frame up a slate frame, build up, cut away, apply a variety of edges and apply fabric, as well as basic ribbonwork, goldwork, shadow work and silk shading. The book contains two beautiful projects that build in difficulty and put these techniques into practice.

Vintage Details: A Fashion Sourcebook


Jeffrey Mayer - 2016
    Inner construction shots will also be included, along with images of the full garments providing context for the details shown. Easy to navigate and packed full of inspirational images, this book will become an indispensable reference to vintage detailing for fashion design students and professionals.

Lingerie Design: A Complete Course


Pamela Powell - 2016
    This book explains the processes at work and the many unexpected influences that inform the choice of color, silhouettes, and decoration. The book documents the rise of the deluxe lingerie brand. This interest in luxury labels has led many young designers to chose lingerie as a creative outlet – conscious of fashion, but also with a clear view of their own 'lingerie world'. The book features the work of 30 lingerie designers from around the world, bringing out the individuality of each designer and providing a compelling insight into their working methods. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it presents inspirational images from the designers' collections alongside their sketches and mood boards. In this book, Pamela Powell takes a very practical approach, showing how to design and construct lingerie, sleepwear, and foundation garments. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate the basic slopers and show how to manipulate them into different styles. Advice is given about how to work with the specialty fabrics used in the industry including woven, knit, power stretch, and bias-cut fabrics. Specially commissioned photographs and diagrams are used to showcase construction techniques specific to lingerie including boning, elastic, and lace insertion, and how and where to use the myriad of closures available. A final chapter on embellishment shows how to add unique and personal touches to garments and apply that luxurious finish.

By the Bundle: Turn Precuts into Patchwork with 12 Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilts


Emma Jean Jensen - 2016
    Whether you are using a collection of fat quarters from a single fabric collection, or from a personal collection of inspired favorites, all of Emma's assembly and cutting directions are written specifically to maximize fat quarters to help you finally put these collections to use. Photographed on location in her native Australia, Emma's designs range from beginner-friendly to complex, each appealing to modern and traditional quilters alike. So go ahead...untie that ribbon and break into your favorite bundle!

Draw Fashion Now: Techniques, Inspiration, and Ideas for Illustrating and Imagining Your Designs - With Fashion Paper Dolls and a Customizable, Designer-Inspired Wardrobe


Danielle Meder - 2016
    Professional fashion illustrator Danielle Meder shares lessons she's learned over fourteen seasons of sketching fashion and style in every fashion capital, offering readers solid illustration techniques that demystify the enigma of fashion "attitude."Start by learning the development and rendering process of contemporary male and female figures, each in three essential fashion poses--runway, street style, and red carpet. Then, master basic sketching through rendering garments and fabrics directly on the figure in a range of mediums, both traditional and digital with plenty of blank space throughout to sketch and draw alongside the given examples!Become an expert at "fashion on the fly" quick sketches for when inspiration strikes while viewing runway or street style. Two beautiful, sophisticated paper dolls are also included, with contemporary, high-fashion wardrobes by critically acclaimed designers to dress them up! Draw Fashion Now is a uniquely creative and interactive learning experience for fashion illustrators, designers, and enthusiasts at all levels of experience.

Foamsmith 2: How to Forge Foam Weapons


Bill Doran - 2016
    Fantastic! Foamsmith 2 is a deep look into the tools, materials, and techniques you’ll need to know to make your own incredible foam prop weapons! Foam weapon making can be a challenging proposition for the uninitiated. Fortunately, this book breaks it down for you in a way that’s easy to pick up quickly. With the techniques in this tome, you’ll be building incredible prop swords and guns quickly and cheaply in no time! Not only does this book include two highly detailed example builds, it also includes two free PDF blueprints to go along with those builds! That’s right, you can follow along as professional prop maker Bill Doran takes you through his creative process, building a pair of amazing foam prop pieces. Looking to up your game? Foamsmith 2 also covers many tools and techniques that are a little bit more advanced than the first armor making book. Prepare to start making props that have your friends asking “Wait, that’s made from foam!?”

Small and Scrappy: Pint-Size Patchwork Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics


Kathleen Tracy - 2016
    Stitch classic blocks using your favorite reproduction fabrics and create sentimental, handmade treasures you or a loved one will appreciate every day. 16 simple, small, and fast-to-make patterns you'll love to stitch Be inspired by the authentic look of quilts created with reproduction fabrics and traditional colors Beginners and experienced quilters will enjoy making and displaying these little gems year-roundVideo

A Beginner's Guide to Making Skirts: Learn how to make 24 different skirts from 8 basic shapes


Wendy Ward - 2016
    From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.

Lines by Design Quilts: 17 Projects Featuring the Innovative Designs of Esch House Quilts


Debbie Grifka - 2016
    Featuring twelve bed-sized quilts plus pillows, placemats, table runners and more, you'll be able to choose from something pictorial, such as Community Isolation, featuring outlines of houses and trees, or try your hand at an updated classic, such as Forever, a riff on the classic Double Wedding Ring design. No matter which design you choose, you're sure to fall in love with the simple elegance of lines.

The Lady's Guide to Plain Sewing


Kathleen Kannik - 2016
    These skills are used in the creation of reproduction historical garments and household items, and are also used in heirloom sewing and haute couture. "Plain sewing" consists of stitches and methods used in basic construction of items, including some decorative techniques, as opposed to "fancy work" or embroidery. Explore tips on gathering your tools and supplies, and on sewing position and tension. Discover basic stitches, seam techniques, whipped gathers and attaching ruffles, worked button-holes and eyelets, thread buttons, slit finishing, picot or “mice-teeth” edging, and an 18th century cross stitch alphabet. The paper version of this book has been regarded by historical costumers as a valuable reference in their sewing kits. Now this is available as an even handier version. Just please remember to keep this digital version out of site at historical settings and events! Happy Sewing!

Singer Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor


Susan Woodcock - 2016
    With this helpful how-to book, readers are guided through the entire process--from planning the project to measuring scale and proportion, to selecting necessary tools, fabric, and hardware to actually sewing the curtains and installing them.Whether you're partial to Roman shades, gathered curtains, flat shades with dowels, or pleated drapes, there's a clear-cut set of instructions for you in Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments. Also included are lifesaver tips and techniques from an expert in the field, advice about using scale and proportion to enhance windows and disguise flaws, and suggestions for utilizing window treatments to control light and insulate your home. Accompanying photos make learning even easier.The book covers the following subjects in detail:Window treatment project planningWindow measurementsCalculating scale and proportionFabric and hardware selectionCurtains and draperiesGrommetsGathered and ruched curtainsPleated curtainsAdding trim, banding, and other embellishments to window treatmentsShades and blindsRoman shadesFlat shades with dowelsRelaxed draperiesGathered shadesTop treamentsCommon tips and techniquesCuttingSewingGlossary and resourcesSo, unroll that bolt of fabric and jump into your next DIY project in the world of curtains and draperies!

Fashion Fibers: Designing for Sustainability


Annie McCourt - 2016
    Drawing upon industry expertise, the book introduces readers to the fundamentals of fiber production and the product lifecycle. It features a fiber-by-fiber guide to natural fibers including cotton, hemp, silk, manufactured fibers including polyester, modal, azlon, then covers processing and promoting recycled fibers that are designed to be "circular". Each chapters investigates six main areas of potential impact in fiber cultivation, production, and processing-including chemical use, water, fair labor, energy use, consumer use/washing and biodegradability and recyclability. Readers will learn about the sustainability benefits and environmental impacts at each stage of the lifecycle, optimizing sustainability benefits, availability, product applications, and marketing and innovation opportunities that lead to more sustainable fashion.Features - Future Fibers sections highlight emerging fiber technologies and innovations such as new virgin-quality apparel fibers that have been recycled from post-consumer textile waste- Emphasizes application through examples and images of product end use - Discusses closed loop material systems that enable the recycling of fibers - Innovation Exercises offer readers practice designing or merchandising fashion products to optimize sustainability benefits- Foreword by Lynda Grose, Designer and Educator, California College of the Arts, USSTUDIO RESOURCES- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions- Enhance your knowledge with real-world case studiesPLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501327599.

High Fashion: The 20th Century Decade by Decade


Emmanuelle Dirix - 2016
    A history of haute couture in the 20th century decade by decade Turning the pages of this lively book is like rummaging with a fancy dress box overflowing with clothes from the 20th century S Dirix is a fabulous guide Daily Mail What defined the way women dressed in the 1930s When did haute couture become offthepeg How did economic highs and lows influence style in the 1980s High Fashion answers these questions and more by exploring fashion design in the 20th century one decade at a time Each chapter looks at the significant stylistic changes that occurred in one decade and places them in a wider cultural and socioeconomic context The designers whose work best represents their era are profiled and their key looks deconstructed from the vertical silhouette of the 1900s to minimalism in the 1990s High Fashion combines thoughtful analysis with a carefully curated selection of archive images to create an invaluable resource for fashion students and a fascinating journey through 20thcentury style for fashionistas It reveals how styles have changed what those changes tell us about individuals and society at that time and how our current relationship with fashion was formed

Piecework


Interweave Press - 2016
    Each issue includes beautiful full-color photographs, well-researched articles, and a wide range of in-depth how-to techniques and step-by-step projects, making needlework traditions come alive for today's knitters, embroiderers, lacemakers, crocheters, and quilters.

Kaffe Fassett's Brilliant Little Patchwork Cushions and Pillows: 20 Patchwork Projects Using Kaffe Fassett Fabrics


Kaffe Fassett - 2016
    In Kaffe Fassett's Brilliant Little Patchwork Cushions and Pillows , renowned quilt artist Kaffe Fassett offers 20 sumptuous patchwork cushions for you to make an admire. Each of these simple, graphic cushions is presented in fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett Fabric Collection, with their trademark range of colorways and patterns. This cornucopia of eye-catching designs, comprised of both luscious florals and neat geometric prints, has something for every style and for every level of patchwork skill. Their joyous colors and patterns will go with modern, vintage, or rustic interiors, and even in the garden, too!Reinforce your skills and learn new ones. From the simple to the complex, the projects in Kaffe Fassett's Brilliant Little Patchwork Cushions and Pillows will help you become a more accomplished quilter. For example, the bold Graphic Cushion, in just two blue and white fabrics, is ideal for those new to patchwork, while the Shadow Box Cushion, playing with juxtapositions of dark, light, and bright fabrics, offers a challenge for a more experienced sewers.Projects include: Brassica cushion Dots on dots cushion Jewel triangle cushion Lotus cushion Marble tile cushion Diagonal ribbon cushion Chrysanthemum cushion Roman stripes cushion Stamp collection cushion and more! All the details you need. Detailed cutting and step-by-step piecing instructions, paired with helpful diagrams and photographs throughout, ensure that these projects come together without a hitch. And since the graphic layouts lend themselves to other color combinations, you could use your personal color choices instead. No matter what, each of these 20 Kaffe Fassett designs is a perfect way to inject a bit of color into an otherwise plain room or piece of furniture.

An Agreeable Tyrant: Fashion After the Revolution


Alden O'Brien - 2016
    What is a patriotic American to wear?"Q: What is Fashion?A: An Agreeable Tyrant.Q: What does it regulate?A: The Dresses of the Ladies, the Philosophical, Religious, and Political Tenets of the Men..."

A-Z of Embroidered Flowers


Country Bumpkin Publications - 2016
    A fabulous book of designs with easy instructions, full size patterns and more than 120 step-by-step color photographs.Each design includes a pattern with a key, lists of the materials and stitches used, a clear inspirational photograph of the finished embroidery and where necessary, step by step photographs and instructions. The beautiful floral embroideries range from familiar cottage garden plants to spring bulbs and wild favorites. They cover a wide variety of embroidery techniques from traditional surface embroidery to crewel embroidery, shadow work, wool and ribbon embroidery, thread painting and stumpwork.

Denim: Fashion's Frontier


Emma McClendon - 2016
    Experiments with denim by designers have helped to develop a vast vocabulary of denim styles beyond jeans that are now ingrained in fashion’s lexicon.  This handsome book explores the multifaceted history of denim and examines the continually evolving relationship between it and high fashion.   Prized for its durability and strength, denim began as an ideal fabric for workwear, most famously in the clothing produced by Levi Strauss & Co. for fortune hunters during the 19th-century California gold rush.  Over the past 160 years, however, film, television, and advertising have helped transform denim into a symbol of youth, rebellion, sex, and the ever-ephemeral quality of “cool.” The fashion industry has also played a large role in the expansion of denim into casual and couture clothing. The Denim Council, which formed in the U.S. in the 1950s, promoted denim to an ever-widening circle of customers through the framework of the fashion industry, most notably with presentations during New York fashion weeks.  Featuring previously unpublished archival material from the Denim Council, an insightful text, and copious illustrations, this book offers a new perspective on denim’s rapid rise from the 19th century to today.

How to Start Sewing


Assembil Books - 2016
    Learning to sew can be simultaneously frustrating and rewarding, so you want a book that will start slowly, build your confidence and help you avoid common problems. Designed as a thorough sewing course, How To Start Sewing will walk you through the entire sewing process, from your first hand sewing stitches to your first complete garment. You don't even need to have a sewing machine to start learning. Just like having a sewing teacher in your own home or studio, let us show you how to choose and use your first sewing machine, troubleshoot your way through common sewing issues and build your sewing confidence. Go easy on your budget by buying new equipment and materials only as you need it, then put your new supplies and skills to use in hands-on exercises. Don't let the large size of this book intimidate you; everything is explained in straightforward language with practical examples. No prior experience required.The Perfect Reference BookFor the more experienced sewer, How To Start Sewing is designed as the perfect reference book. Forget trawling multiple books and videos to decipher sewing instructions, sometimes you just want a book on your studio shelf that you know you can trust. Use our Table of Contents and Index to get right to the technique that you need. We have focused on the most versatile techniques and explained them step by step with detailed drawings. Use our troubleshooting guides to master your sewing machine, improve your stitch quality and solve recurring construction issues to raise your sewing skills to the next level.Practical Sewing Exercises with Patterns to MatchIt can be frustrating trying to learn how to sew a detail when your pattern doesn't match the instructions. To solve this common problem we have included a whole library of small sewing patterns. Trace off the patterns, cut them out in fabric and follow the step-by-step exercises to sew seams, darts, pockets, zippers, vents, and plackets. This process will help you to create a reference folder full of your favourite techniques. Next time you forget how to sew the lining for an invisible zipper, or how to adjust the tension on your overlocker, you will have your reference sample there to remind you. And next time you want to swap or modify a detail on a sewing pattern, you will have the pattern library to use as a handy reference.Professional Techniques for Superior ResultsWhether you are studying fashion design, have your own label or sew for yourself at home, we know that you want to master techniques that are of a professional standard. We have specially selected the details that are the most versatile in womenswear and menswear collections so that you can mix and match them endlessly across your own garment patterns. Or apply the details in this book to your favourite commercial sewing pattern. We will only teach you the details and methods that are used to create high-end ready-to-wear garments. With practice, you will be able to consistently create garments of a superior quality.Designed for Different Types of SewersIf you are a perfectionist, this book will suit your pragmatic desire to know everything about the how and why of sewing and will help you build your skills and knowledge in a specific order. Learn to analyse garments and diagnose construction problems like a professional and fine-tune your techniques. Or if you prefer to make mistakes first, and then ask questions later then we are here for you too. Just use our troubleshooting guides to tell you why you keep breaking needles and tangling your thread so you can quickly solve your issues and plough through your first projects. The sooner you start making mistakes, the sooner we can help you fix them.

Euphoria Tapestry Quilts - Print-On-Demand-Edition: 40 Applique Motifs & 17 Flowering Projects


Deborah Kemball - 2016
    Deborah Kemball teaches you to appliqu� 40 realistic flowers and 17 sophisticated projects like pillows, table runners, wallhangings, and bed quilts. Hand stitch motifs from Deborah's award-winning Euphoria quilt, or mix and match flowers to create your own gorgeously detailed masterpiece. With clear instructions and helpful photos, this collection includes full-size patterns you can download and print, plus a handy pullout with two full-size patterns and others that are ready to enlarge on a photocopier.

12-Pack Quilts: Simple Quilts that Start with 12 Fat Quarters


Barbara Groves - 2016
    Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, you'll love these simple, striking, and speedy quilt patterns. Discover simple piecing and clever color combinations that will make your favorite fabrics shine These crowd-pleasing patterns look great with anyone's fat-quarter collection and finish fast Mix and match your fat quarters for a unique quilt that you'll be proud to call your own--or share with someone special

Weighted Blankets, Vests, and Scarves: Simple Sewing Projects to Comfort and Calm Children, Teens, and Adults


Susan White Sullivan - 2016
    The pressure of the weight can be calming while providing a sense of security. It's the same feeling provided by a weighted blanket and a major reason why they are so popular today. A weighted blanket, scarf, or vest is a powerful tool that can sooth those with sensory processing or autism spectrum disorders that have trouble sleeping by providing the deep pressure they covet. Like a firm hug, they also provide a safe, non-drug therapy for anyone who is anxious, upset, or on the verge of losing control. As beneficial as they are, weighted blankets can be expensive and, when made by others, don't always reflect your -- or your child's -- design style. With the help of this handy guide from sewing expert Susan Sullivan, anyone can learn to make a weighted blanket for their child, teen, or their own use. It features step-by-step instructions along with photos and illustrations for crafting five fundamental projects: a twin-sized sleeping blanket, a lap pad, an activity blanket, a vest, and a scarf. Also included are applique patterns for personalizing your project and helpful weight and measurement charts that allow you to scale your projects to any size bed or recipient. Best of all, these immensely functional and beneficial projects are not overly complicated and are an ideal starting point for anyone looking to learn how to sew.

Designer Joi's Fashion Sewing Workshop: Practical Skills for Stylish Garment Design


Joi Mahon - 2016
    Throughout the book, you'll find fun, hands-on exercises to help reinforce a new technique. The best part? Each exercise results in a finished piece!Divided into sections including Design and Inspiration, Fashion Sketching, The Design Process and Sewing Terminology and Tools, Designer Joi's Fashion Sewing Workshop makes sewing fun, easy and approachable--while still achieving amazing results.

Quilting Basics: A step-by-step course for first-time quilters


Michael Caputo - 2016
    Beginning with the "Getting Started" section, quilting teacher Michael Caputo will show the tools and equipment, and demonstrate the sewing skills you will need, plus the basics of constructing your quilt. Section two is a series of 12 workshops, each introducing you to new skills, with a project at the end which enables you to practice what you have just learned—a great way to get to grips with the theory. As you progress through the workshops, you'll learn how to join pre-cut squares, sashing, piecing and paper piecing, using templates, and the different types of applique. All through the workshops there are helpful hints on choosing colors and patterns that will work together, and variations on the basic blocks show how those choices will affect the end result. With step-by-step text, accompanied by clear illustrations, you'll soon be making a table runner and pillow covers, before moving on to wall hangings, a cot quilt, and a throw. The final project is a full-size bed quilt with elaborate stitching to really show off all your new skills. Michael Caputo is the perfect combination of teacher and designer, with the experience to explain all the techniques, and the artistry to design beautiful projects that will inspire you to get sewing.

Fitting and Pattern Alteration: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration


Elizabeth Liechty - 2016
    This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated with a second color added to clarify the procedure and show directional measuring. Each figure is drawn to scale ensuring consistency and accuracy. The cause for the fitting problem is clearly identified and explained--giving readers the why behind each fitting procedure. Highlights of this edition include new photographs of common fit problems, as well as instructions for working with multi-sized patterns and correcting garments that have more than one fit problem.New to this Edition~ Chapters open with added key terms and chapter objectives~ End-of-chapter discussion questions allow the reader to fully engage with the content~ New 2-color graded pattern illustrations, measurement illustrations, photos of actual body types and illustrations of advanced bodice and pant fitting patterns~ Updated Reality Check boxes present further details on the topic at hand and reinforce the learning experienceIntroducing Fitting and Pattern Alteration STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study!- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitionsThis bundle includes Fitting and Pattern Alteration and Fitting and Pattern Alteration STUDIO Access Card.

Practical Sew & Mend: Essential Mending Know-How


Joan Gordon - 2016
    With this straightforward "make do and mend" guide you'll learn to fix your favorite pair of trousers, alter that special thrift store find, and handle your sewing emergencies. Clear instructions and easy to follow photographs ensure that everyone can learn the sewing basics. Sections cover buttons and closures, seams, hems, instant fixes, and nifty repairs for even the complete sewing novice.Complete with basic sewing hints and tips, Practical Sew & Mend shows you how to revive your existing wardrobe and save money at the same time! From sewing on a button to taking up a hem, everything is clearly explained so that even complete beginners can successfully tackle these tasks and more. Order your copy today and start mending!

How to Make Sewing Patterns


Don McCunn - 2016
    The book's detailed instructions on measuring and fitting include do-it-yourself photographs as well as directions for creating custom dress forms. "Don McCunn has certainly mastered pattern drafting and fitting a wide range of bodies. Whether or not you have taken pattern drafting in a class, this book is a good reference in a very readable style. I especially liked the exacting instructions on taking measurements on the body and the solution for side seams which are not perpendicular to the floor." --Sandra Betzina, the power behind power sewing. Author of 10 books, a syndicated column for 37 years, and a host of her own show on HGTV for 6 years. "Beyond the impressive range of material in How to Make Sewing Patterns is the author's obvious concern that readers understand what they are doing and why. There are many helpful tips throughout the book, some quite clever and unexpected. "The section on drafting a sloper contains excellent explanations of the various body contours, measuring, and fitting. Text, drawings, and photos of the human body from every angle illustrate the various interrelated contours and just how a pattern accommodates them. He even gives detailed instructions on how to measure and fit yourself." --Threads Magazine "McCunn's book dispels the mysteries of pattern drafting, an area which was once the province of the couturier. A do-it-yourself text in which lessons build upon one another, this book provides detailed guides to creating patterns." --Library Journal "The most readable pattern drafting book I've found. The drawings are the simplest line drawings possible but executed with concise purpose." --Whole Earth Catalog "Donald McCunn leads the beginning seamstress or the advanced into pattern drafting via a thorough introduction. He shows that drafting is easy if each step is clearly related to the final outcome and if the drafter visualizes what he or she is doing." --Christian Science Monitor

Modern Machine Embroidery: 11 Projects from Pickle Pie Designs with 25 Must-Have Embroidery Motifs


Lisa Archer - 2016
    Inside, you'll find detailed step-by-step instructions along with essential information about stabilizer, thread, fabric, hooping, and more. You'll learn how to create fashionable appliques and custom monograms, as well as amazing in-the-hoop embroidery projects that take full advantage of today's embroidery machine capabilities. Plus, you can get creative with a DVD of 25 must-have embroidery designs, including three in-the-hoop projects and a complete alphabet. All this, topped off with expert advice from author Lisa Archer, makes stitching professional-quality embroidery as easy as (pickle) pie!"