Book
Love at first stitch : demystifying dressmaking
Record details
- ISBN: 1611802342 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9781611802344 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Physical Description:
191 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm + 3 pull-out patterns.
print - Publisher: Boston : Roost Books, 2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: London: Quadrille Publishing, Ltd., 2014. Includes 6 full size patterns. Subtitle from cover. Includes 3 pull-out patterns in pocket. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Garment gallery -- My story -- How to use this book -- You will need... -- Brigitte scarf -- Setting up your sewing machine -- Stitching school -- Pinning -- Adjusting stitches -- Square neck scarf -- Embellish with topstitching -- Fearless sewing -- Margot pajamas -- Choosing your fabric -- Preparing your fabric -- Preparing your pattern -- Laying out fabric and pattern -- Cutting out fabric pieces -- Transferring the markings -- Understanding clothing construction -- Simple seam allowance finishes -- Pressing matters -- Hemming -- Patch pocket -- Shorter length -- How to behave in a fabric store -- Delphine skirt -- Pattern sizing -- Understanding ease -- Interfacing -- Inserting an invisible zipper -- Belt loops -- Decorate with buttons -- Creating an inspiring sewing space -- Megan dress -- Fitting your garment -- Staystitching -- Shaping with darts and dart tucks -- Attaching a neckline facing -- Setting in sleeves -- Create a faux placket -- Add a ribbon trim -- Becoming a designer -- Clémence skirt -- Making a simple skirt pattern -- French seams -- Gathering -- Stitch in the ditch -- Side-seam pockets -- Bow belt -- Fitting sewing into a busy life -- Mimi blouse -- Making a collar -- Buttonholes -- Sewing on buttons -- Piping the yoke seams -- Fabric-covered buttons -- Dressing handmade -- Lilou dress -- Lining a garment -- Fashioning pleats -- Slipstitching -- Sculpt a scallop neckline -- Gathered skirt -- Sewing solo, sewing socially -- What next? -- Sewing with and without patterns. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Tailoring (Women's) Machine sewing Dressmaking |
Available copies
- 0 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Terrace Public Library | 646.4 WAL (Text) | 35151000757500 | Adult Non-fiction | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-10-11 |
