The savvy seamstress : an illustrated guide to customizing your favorite patterns /
Mallalieu, Nicole Claire, 1968-
The savvy seamstress : an illustrated guide to customizing your favorite patterns / Nicole Mallalieu. - 175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 174) and index.
How to use this book -- Tools of the trade -- Pattern-making basics -- Sewing techniques and terminology -- Pockets -- Button plackets and facings -- Necklines -- Zippered closures -- Waistlines -- Classic shirt yokes -- Collars -- Cuffs, plackets, and sleeves.
"Get a few new tricks up your sleeve! Learn to alter existing patterns using fashion-industry methods; add stylish details like pockets, plackets, and zippers with how-to illustrations and photos, with lots of sewing tricks and tips; change up waistlines, shirt yokes, necklines, sleeves, cuffs, and more to adapt your favorite garment or develop your limitless fashion wardrobe." -- Back cover.
9781617453113 1617453110
2017013883
Dressmaking--Pattern design.
Clothing and dress measurements.
The savvy seamstress : an illustrated guide to customizing your favorite patterns / Nicole Mallalieu. - 175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 174) and index.
How to use this book -- Tools of the trade -- Pattern-making basics -- Sewing techniques and terminology -- Pockets -- Button plackets and facings -- Necklines -- Zippered closures -- Waistlines -- Classic shirt yokes -- Collars -- Cuffs, plackets, and sleeves.
"Get a few new tricks up your sleeve! Learn to alter existing patterns using fashion-industry methods; add stylish details like pockets, plackets, and zippers with how-to illustrations and photos, with lots of sewing tricks and tips; change up waistlines, shirt yokes, necklines, sleeves, cuffs, and more to adapt your favorite garment or develop your limitless fashion wardrobe." -- Back cover.
9781617453113 1617453110
2017013883
Dressmaking--Pattern design.
Clothing and dress measurements.