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High-fashion sewing secrets from the world's best designers : a step-by-step guide to sewing stylish seams, buttonholes, pockets, collars, hems, and more /

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: A Rodale sewing booksPublisher: Emmaus, Pennsylvania : Rodale Press, Inc., [1997]Copyright date: ©1997Description: ix, 245 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still images
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781579544157
  • 1579544150
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 646.404 SHH 23
Contents:
Summary: This comprehensive guide covers various aspects of home improvement, such as electrical and plumbing systems, flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and roofing. It includes step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations to help readers tackle various projects around the home. The book is written in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced DIY enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to fix a leaky faucet, replace a light fixture, or install a new countertop, this book is a valuable resource that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to complete your home improvement projects successfully.
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Book Non-borrowing Book Non-borrowing Library D Fine Arts - Fashion Design 646.404 SHH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan 1004141
Book Book Library D Fine Arts - Fashion Design 646.404 SHH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 1004142
Book Book Library D Fine Arts - Fashion Design 646.404 SHH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 1004143
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Fast & Fancy: Fancy Construction Techniques: Seam: Strap Seam -- Raised French Seam -- Raised Overlock Seam -- Stand-Up Bound Seam -- Piped Seam -- Baby Seam -- Facings: Topstitched Facing -- Bias Facing as a Trim -- Facing as a Trim -- Hems: Narrow Topstitched Hem -- Gold Overlock Hem -- Blanket-Stitched Hem -- Chiffon Hem Band Hem -- Bindings: French Binding -- One-Step Binding -- Fancy Details: Pockets and Flaps: Piped Patch Pocket on Jacket-- Double Welt Pocket on a Skirt -- Windowpane Opening in Inseam Pocket with Invisible Zipper at Scam -- Inseam Pocket with Faux Flap -- Collars and Lapels: Tie Collar
-- Detachable Turtleneck -- Double Flounce Collar -- Fancy Lapels -- Notched Collar -- Plackets, and Fasteners: Keyhole Opening -- Bound Neckline Placket -- Button Loops -- Fly or Concealed Front Place -- Bound Buttonholes -- Blind Bound Buttonholes -- Easy Slot Zipper -- Just Fancy: Trims: Roses -- Lace Inserts -- Wraps and Aps and Shawls -- Cocoon Wrap -- Ruffled Shawl -- Evening Wrap -- Behind the Seams: Inner Secrets: Waist Stay -- Blouse Stays -- Cowl Stay -- Interfacings and Linings: Interfacing a Jacket -- Drafting a Jacket Lining Pattern -- Bagging a Jacket -- Adding a Skirt Lining -- Part II: Design Basics: Make Your Own Patterns: Preparing to Make a Pattern: Tools and Supplies -- Essential Patterns -- Basic Drafting Techniques -- Plotting a Pattern: Basic Patternmaking -- Precision Patternmaking -- Copy a Garment: Prepare to Copy a Garment: Tools for Copying -- Copying Basics -- Foolproof Copying: Measuring -- Tracing -- Rub-Off -- Patternmaking Basics: Elements of Design: Adding a Seam -- Eliminating a Seam -- Transferring a Seam -- Making a Neckline Facing -- All-in-One Facing -- Darts: Necklines: Basic V-Neck -- Shallow V-Neck -- Cut-Away Scoop Neckline -- Tucks: Vertical Tucks -- Tuck Seam-- Button Closures: Adding Buttons and Buttonholes -- Design Worksheet --Acknowledgments -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Resources -- Index.

This comprehensive guide covers various aspects of home improvement, such as electrical and plumbing systems, flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and roofing. It includes step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations to help readers tackle various projects around the home. The book is written in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced DIY enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to fix a leaky faucet, replace a light fixture, or install a new countertop, this book is a valuable resource that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to complete your home improvement projects successfully.

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