Regardless of the fashion details, all clothes are meant to be worn on the body - to be moved in, sat in, breathed in, walked in - and this relationship of design to fit and movement remains the basic factor in their overall construction. The more you undrstand about how clothes are cut and shaped and how you can contribute to their fit and quality by using thte proper sewing techniques, the more satisfying your sewing will become.
The Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Garment Construction will teach you how to make the building blocks of a great wardrobe - pants, blouse, skirt, dress, shirt - as well as learn how to choose and sew garments that flatter your figure and reflect your personal style. From learning how to take proper measurements, to choosing fabric and adjusting patterns, you will learn the basic order of construction as well as the details of assembly. Chapters on elements such as sleeves, collars, waistbands, hems, and more provide valuable insight on how each piece is created and joined to the whole. Mastering and understanding these sewing techniques will enable you to produce clothes that are of a professional quality.
Timeless Sewing Techniques that Never Go Out of Fashion
The Illustrated Guide to Sewing Series teaches the classic techniques that have been employed by seamstresses and designers for years. Whether making a tailored suit, a little black dress, or custom drapery -this series covers everything you need to know about choosing fabric, taking measurements, altering patterns, fitting, design, and more.
Author : Colleen Dorsey
Paperback : 176 pages
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Language : English
Dimensions : 7.5" x 9.0" x 0.3937"
