TY  - BOOK
ED  - DK Publishing, Inc.
TI  - The Complete book of sewing
SN  - 0789404192
AV  - TT705. C744 1996
U1  - 646.4 
PY  - 1996///
CY  - New York
PB  - DK Pub.
KW  - Sewing
KW  - Dressmaking
N1  - 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
ER  -