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Couture... The Art of Fine Sewing
by Roberta C. Carr
208 pages, colour, 8½"x 11"
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How tos of designer techniques &
secrets, brought to life with illustrations & dozens
of garments photographed in full colour. Turn ordinary pattern
designs into breathtaking one-of-a-kinds with great details-bindings,
bias, circular ruffles, special sleeves unusual buttonholes
& pockets. Couture details are easy to sew; they just
take time. AND it's worth it !. Includes
couture history
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Creative Serging
by Pati Palmer, Gail Brown, Sue Green
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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The complete handbook
for overlock sewing. Master tension with different threads.
Learn decorative rolled edges and flatlocking. This book
includes coats, jackets, kids clothes, accessories, lingerie,
aerobics, swimwear and crafts.
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Dream Sewing Spaces
by Lynette Ranney Black
128 pages, colour,8½"x
11"
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Make your dream a reality.
Analyse your sewing needs & your space, then learn to
plan and put it together. Lynette is a certified kitchen
& bath designer & home economist. Her technical
tips on lighting , work heights , workspace efficiency &
maximising limited space are invaluable, Your body will
appreciate Lynette's focus on ergonomics.
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Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring
by Pati Palmer, Susan Pletsch
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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Learn four tailoring
methods, easy fit tips, goof-proof bound buttonholes, perfect
lapels, and timesaving machine lining. Plus which fabrics
are easiest to tailor. Best welt pocket instructions.
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Looking Good
by Nancy Nix-Rice
160 pages, colour,8½"x
11"
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A comprehensive guide
to wardrobe planning, colour & personal style development.
Everything women need to know to look their personal best-not
by following fashion trends, but by spotlighting their best
features to create the most flattering, effective look possible.
See makeovers; learn how to dress slim, and avoid costly
wardrobe mistakes.
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Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing
by Pati Palmer, Susan Pletsch
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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The most
uncomplicated and fun sewing book of the century ! Filled
with sewing tips on how to sew FAST. Cartoons make it light
reading. A must for beginners or those returning to sewing.
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Pants For Any Body
by Pati Palmer, Susan Pletsch
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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Learn to fit pants.
This is the most detailed pant fitting & sewing book
available. Easy zippers, trouser techniques, waistbands,
pull-ons, linings, and tips for sewing jeans & mens
pants are included.
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Sensational Silk
by Gail Brown
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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A handbook for sewing
silk and silk-like fabrics. Complete guide to caring for
and sewing with silk & silkies, plus great blouse techniques
-collars, pleats, piping, facings, sleeves and hems for
blouses & dresses in any fabric.
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Sew a Beautiful Wedding
by Gail Brown, Karen Dillon
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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The book has 100s of
black & white line drawings, plus bridal plan with time
table.
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Sewing With Sergers
by Gail Brown, Pati Palmer
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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The complete handbook
for overlock sewing. Perfect for the beginner or someone
who has just purchased a serger. Learn the basics-easy threading
tips, stitch types, rolled edging, and flatlocking on your
serger. Nearly one million copies sold !.
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Sew to Success!
by Kathleen Spike
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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How to make money in
a home-based sewing business. Learn how to establish your
market, set policies & procedures, price your talents
and more !.
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The Shade Book
by Judy Lindahl
128 pages 5½" x 8½"
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Learn how to make Roman,
Austrian, cloud, balloon, and roller shades (including insulated
shades).Plus valences, cornices and swags.
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Fit for Real People
by Pati Palmer & Marta Alto
256 pages, colour,8½"x
11"
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Over 1200 drawings
and 400 photos.The authors write from 25+ years of hands-on
experience fitting thousands of people.Their practical
approach is explained in simple, logical style.Learn
to finally buy the right size, then tissue-fit to determine
alterations. Special sections include history of sizing,fitting
young teen girls,and fitting mature figures.
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The Business of Teaching
Sewing
by Marcy Miller & Patti Palmer
128 pages, colour,8½"x
11"
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Miller & Palmer
guide you through starting your home based business, including
developing a business plan, learning time management, plus
tips about licenses, insurance, taxes, & business forms.
They discuss business image, and what , when & where
to teach-and then how to develop pricing. Learn about possible
class formats, creating a lesson plan, making teaching visuals,
setting up a classroom, and finding sponsors. The book also
includes comprehensive information on teaching techniques
, marketing & promotion.Over a dozen business forms
are provided. The price is well worth it for their 30 years
of experience !.
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