Skirts & dresses for first time sewers : patterns, tutorials, tips, and advice
Format:
Book
Title:
Skirts & dresses for first time sewers : patterns, tutorials, tips, and advice
Other title(s):
Skirts and dresses for first time sewers
Author:
ISBN:
9781438005409
Publication:
Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, [2015]
Physical Description:
144 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The basics -- Basic tools -- Basic techniques -- Choosing a size -- Pattern layouts -- The projects -- The A-Line skirt -- The tiered maxi skirt -- The tunic dress -- The smocked sundress -- The baby doll dress -- The upcycled T-shirt dress -- The sleeveless sheath dress -- The circle skirt -- The slip dress -- The wrap dress -- The shift dress -- The pleated skirt -- The pencil skirt -- The upcycled men's shirt skirt -- The wrap skirt -- Trims and embellishments -- Patch pockets -- Shaped pockets -- Appliqué -- Lace and rickrack -- Basic embroidery stitches -- Resources -- Useful websites -- Glossary -- Contributor index.
Summary:
How many times have you looked at a skirt or dress and thought that it would be perfect if it were only a bit longer, or had sleeves, or was a different fabric? Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could just make those perfect pieces ourselves? For many, the appeal of sewing their own clothes is huge, but many novice sewers soon learn that finding very simple clothing projects can be next to impossible. This book will change all that. With clear instructions, step-by-step illustrations, and very simple sewing patterns to download, Skirts & Dresses for First Time Sewers is a must-have resource of clothing projects for the new sewer.