The Complete book of sewing.
The Complete book of sewing.
- 1st American ed.
- 320 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes index. "A practical step-by-step guide to sewing techniques."--Cover.
Introduction -- Tools and equipment -- Machines for sewing -- Working with patterns -- Cutting out fabrics -- Cotton fabrics -- Woolen fabrics -- Linen and silk fabrics -- Synthetic and special fabrics -- Fabric care -- Threads -- Notions -- Handstitches -- Machine stitches -- Finishing touches -- Seams and seam finishes -- Underlying fabrics -- Underlinings -- Interfacings -- Linings -- Interlinings -- Forming darts -- Making tucks -- Forming pleats -- Creating gathers -- Making and attaching necklines -- Making placket bands -- Making and attaching collars -- Stretch neckbands -- Forming waistlines -- Making casings -- Making and attaching waistbands -- Belts and carriers -- Making sleeves -- Straight sleeve finishes -- Cuffs with openings -- Cuffs without openings -- Making hems -- Binding edges -- Ruffles -- Using buttons -- Machine buttonholes -- Handstitched buttonholes -- Button loops -- Attaching zippers -- Other fastenings -- Making and attaching pockets -- Custom tailoring -- Couture dressmaking techniques -- Mending -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgments.
0789404192
96010834
Sewing
Dressmaking
TT705. / C744 1996
646.4
Includes index. "A practical step-by-step guide to sewing techniques."--Cover.
Introduction -- Tools and equipment -- Machines for sewing -- Working with patterns -- Cutting out fabrics -- Cotton fabrics -- Woolen fabrics -- Linen and silk fabrics -- Synthetic and special fabrics -- Fabric care -- Threads -- Notions -- Handstitches -- Machine stitches -- Finishing touches -- Seams and seam finishes -- Underlying fabrics -- Underlinings -- Interfacings -- Linings -- Interlinings -- Forming darts -- Making tucks -- Forming pleats -- Creating gathers -- Making and attaching necklines -- Making placket bands -- Making and attaching collars -- Stretch neckbands -- Forming waistlines -- Making casings -- Making and attaching waistbands -- Belts and carriers -- Making sleeves -- Straight sleeve finishes -- Cuffs with openings -- Cuffs without openings -- Making hems -- Binding edges -- Ruffles -- Using buttons -- Machine buttonholes -- Handstitched buttonholes -- Button loops -- Attaching zippers -- Other fastenings -- Making and attaching pockets -- Custom tailoring -- Couture dressmaking techniques -- Mending -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgments.
0789404192
96010834
Sewing
Dressmaking
TT705. / C744 1996
646.4