Garment construction : a complete course on making clothing for fit and fashion
2011
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What are the building blocks of a great wardrobe? For women - the blouse, skirt, dress, and pants. This book will teach the home seamstress how to make them all, as well as learn how to design and sew garments that flatter their figure...
Main title:
Garment construction : a complete course on making clothing for fit and fashion / by the editors of Skills Institute Press
Author:
Imprint:
East Petersburg Fox Chapel 2011
Collation:
175 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
1. Learning the Basics: Machine sewing techniques -- Hand sewing techniques -- Sewing equipment -- Preparing the material -- 2. Working with Patterns: Taking measurements -- Adjusting patterns -- Preparing to sew -- 3. Assembling Five Classic Garments: The classic dress -- The classic shirt -- The classic blouse -- The classic skirt -- The classic women's pants -- The classic men's pants -- 4. Details of Garment Construction: Seams -- Darts -- Pleats -- Zippers -- Waistbands -- Sleeves and cuffs -- Collars -- Hems and facings -- Pockets -- Fasteners
ISBN:
9781565235090 (pbk)
Dewey class:
646.4 GAR
Local class:
646.4
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
57473
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 646.4 GAR | Available |