The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction / Christine Haynes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haynes, Christine, 1970- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sewing--Technique.

Sewing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (625 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Creative Publishing international, Inc., [2014]

Summary:

The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction is a technique-based book that covers all the necessary skills for sewing clothes, including tops, dresses, pants, skirts, and outerwear--for women, men, and children.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Contents

Introduction

Tools Of The Trade

The Sewing Machine

Cutting Tools

Pins

Hand Sewing Needles

Pressing Tools

Marking Tools

Measuring Tools

Other Tools

Closures

Thread

Notions

Patterns, Fabric, And Your Body

Sewing Patterns

Choosing a Size

Types of Fabric

Types of Interfacing

Preparing Fabric

Fabric Construction

Cutting Layouts

Pinning and Cutting

Special Fabric Layouts

Marking Fabric

Cutting Notches

Construction Basics

Sewing Machine Stitches

Hand Sewing Stitches

How to Sew with Buttons

How to Sew on Buttons

How to Sew with Zippers

How to Shorten a Zipper

Finishing Seams

Sewing Curves

Sewing Pivots

Grading and Trimming Seams

Sewing with Knits

Taking Shape

Darts

Gathering

Pleating

Pin Tucks

Elastic Shirring

Princess Seams

Basic Waistband

In-Seam Pockets

Bias Finishing

Collars

Sleeves

Sleeve Finishing

Sleeve Cuff and Placket

Finishing Touches

Patch Pockets

Hems

Sash Belt

Contributors

Featured fabric and Pattern Designers

About the author

Acknowledgments

Index

Dedication

Copyright.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-61058-870-3

OCLC:

1293244147