Bold & beautiful easy-sew clothes : [15 unstructured designs that fit and flatter every shape, and are simple to make / Habibe Acikgoz.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2013Edition: First U.S. editionDescription: 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)Content type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1250023653 (pbk.)
- 9781250023650 (pbk.)
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Main Library | NonFiction | 646.2044 A181 | Available | 33111007088814 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Sew stylish separates featuring swinging silhouettes that flatter every body type. The tunics, vests, dresses, jackets, and skirts are both easy and comfortable to wear, and with one-size-fits-all construction they are easily made up and adaptable to make a look that suits you. Included are concise instructions for getting the fit right, and choosing fabrics, plus all the dressmaking basics every sewer needs to know to make up the projects in the book. Additionally, there are a variety of ideas for making the clothes your own, including how to alter the fit to suit your shape or style, or personalize your pieces with pockets, pleats, and drawstrings.
- Each piece has been designed with flowing, elegant lines that skim the body, to create a bold, dramatic and very flattering silhouette.
- These beautiful clothes are as easy to make as they are to wear - just print out the pattern in your size from the CD, and follow the straightforward step-by-step instructions in the book.
- Illustrated guides explain all the sewing skills you need to construct each garment and give it the perfect finishing touch.
Subtitle from cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Sew stylish separates featuring swinging silhouettes that flatter every body type. The tunics, vests, dresses, jackets, and skirts are both easy and comfortable to wear, and with one-size-fits-all construction they are easily made up and adaptable to make a look that suits you. Included are concise instructions for getting the fit right, and choosing fabrics, plus all the dressmaking basics every sewer needs to know to make up the projects in the book. Additionally, there are a variety of ideas for making the clothes your own, including how to alter the fit to suit your shape or style, or personalize your pieces with pockets, pleats, and drawstrings. Each piece has been designed with flowing, elegant lines that skim the body, to create a bold, dramatic and very flattering silhouette. These beautiful clothes are as easy to make as they are to wear - just print out the pattern in your size from the CD, and follow the straightforward step-by-step instructions in the book. Illustrated guides explain all the sewing skills you need to construct each garment and give it the perfect finishing touch."-- Provided by publisher.