A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing

2019-11-08 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Sarah Gunn
Release : 2019-11-08
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 732/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing by : Sarah Gunn

Download or read book A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing written by Sarah Gunn. This book was released on 2019-11-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of The Tunic Bible craft a “clever guide to the DIY creation of tried and true staples of a woman’s wardrobe . . . truly inspiring” (Publishers Weekly). Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt. With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations, and a modeled photo gallery. Pencil skirt pattern and instructions included! “This delightfully illustrated book featuring a conversational narrative chronicles 30 beloved classic silhouettes that lie at the core of women’s wardrobes . . . Each garment chapter laced with fascinating facts and trivia tidbits gives new meaning to why we wear what we wear . . . [a] keen guide to creating a fresh collection of timeless garments.” —Elysian “It should be inspirational to those just beginning to sew for themselves as well as those who just aspire to it! . . . With this book in hand, you will both sew and dress with confidence and style.” —Fifty Dresses “This book is so well-written and the illustrations are amazing.” —Girls in the Garden

The Tunic Bible

2016-10-01 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Sarah Gunn
Release : 2016-10-01
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 579/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Tunic Bible by : Sarah Gunn

Download or read book The Tunic Bible written by Sarah Gunn. This book was released on 2016-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only tunic pattern you'll ever need! Sew the perfect tunic to express your style—from simple and modest to daring and chic! Mix and match collars, neck plackets, and sleeves for an endless variety of professional, store-quality results. Stitch up a sharp bodice pattern, designed to fit sizes XS to XXL, in assorted lengths, styles, and trims. Well respected in the sewing industry for their pattern reviews and online garment challenges, Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr make the tunic accessible and exciting for those with basic sewing skills and beyond. • Create chic, ready-to-wear tunics with a multi-length, graded pattern and expert construction tips • Choose your style—casual, preppy, boho, or glamorous—with interchangeable sleeves, neck plackets, and collars • Get advice on shopping for fabric and trims, guided by a huge gallery of inspiring tunic tops

High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers

2001-02-24 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Claire B. Shaeffer
Release : 2001-02-24
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 157/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers by : Claire B. Shaeffer

Download or read book High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers written by Claire B. Shaeffer. This book was released on 2001-02-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers internationally known sewing expert Claire Schaeffer reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Liz Claiborne, and Calvin Klein. Claire's illustrated, step-by-step instructions let you duplicate the design details made famous in expensive ready-to-wear. Plus, Claire's timesaving patternmaking and copying methods can be used to create one-of-a-kind, original garments. Only a few simple tools and patternmaking skills are needed to copy your favorite garments.

Stylish Wraps Sewing Book

2017-08-01 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Yoshiko Tsukiori
Release : 2017-08-01
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 243/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Stylish Wraps Sewing Book by : Yoshiko Tsukiori

Download or read book Stylish Wraps Sewing Book written by Yoshiko Tsukiori. This book was released on 2017-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This DIY sewing book presents a fabulous new collection of lightweight wraps that are easy to sew and look fantastic! Stylish Wraps Sewing Book provides full-sized patterns that can be used to create 22 timeless wraps to keep the chill off--and look great in the process. All of the sewing projects can be made in a few hours for a fraction of what you would pay for a finished piece in a store. It's easy to mix and match different fabrics and styles to suit your individual style, meaning there's nothing to stop you from sewing your own clothes! Here are just a few of the fashionable pieces you can make with this book: Edgy, yet classic hooded cape Flowing draped jacket or vest Loose-and-light linen or wool coat Simple, feminine, lightweight poncho Ruffled bolero or classic blazer Coat dresses to emulate Kate Middleton's style And much more! The patterns are easily adjusted for size, and the soft, loose lines work on any figure. Whether your tastes run trendy or ultra-classic, this exceptional home-sewing book has something for you!

SEW . . . The Garment-Making Book of Knowledge

2018-05-01 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Barbara Emodi
Release : 2018-05-01
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 055/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis SEW . . . The Garment-Making Book of Knowledge by : Barbara Emodi

Download or read book SEW . . . The Garment-Making Book of Knowledge written by Barbara Emodi. This book was released on 2018-05-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced sewing instructor and blogger Barbara Emodi shares her sewing wisdom to help readers get started, get started back up, or hone their existing garment-sewing skills. Not a sewing reference book as much as a book of experience, this is a book that will make a novice sewist say, “Oh, so that’s why you do that,” make a practiced sewist think, “Now that’s a neat trick,” and make a very experienced sewist smile and say, “That is sooo true!” Take advantage of her thoughts, tips, and tricks on the benefits of sewing, the importance of fit, basic techniques, available tools, patterns, and materials, and so much more. • Droll, well-informed, readable, interesting, and useful— the how-to book of sewing wisdom you always wanted • Get the inside scoop on sizing and alteration, patternless sewing, what to sew and what to buy, and many other topics, with mini lessons sprinkled throughout • Tips and ideas on choosing and using the best fabric, gear, and sewing machines

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