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208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color portraits ; 25 cm + 2 sheets of patterns |
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| Note |
"An All Well Guide" --cover. |
| Summary |
"Whether you are just learning how to sew or want to reignite your excitement for sewing, How to Sew Clothes makes sewing feel possible. Amelia and Amy's illustrated guidance and conversational how-tos feel just like an inviting, in-person workshop. This book will have you wanting to sew every project (and will give you all the tools to make it happen)"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Prologue. Sewing and abundance -- Sewing whys and hows: what to sew and how to begin. What you might want to sew, and how, and why ; Get your workshop set up ; How a garment is sewn, and washed, and worn ; First seams, first seam rips ; It's all about the fabric ; How to begin -- The box tops: the box top, box dress, and variations. The box top ; Long sleeve box top ; Ruffle box top or ruffle dress ; Box top variations -- The cardigan coat: the cardigan coat or jacket. Cardigan coat or jacket ; Quilt coat ; Variations on the cardigan coat - All well bags: carry what you need. Sewing bags ; Simple pouches ; Book bag ; Half moon zip set, flat pouch, and stand up pouches ; Party purse -- Some basic skills: to take you far. Things to use over and over ; Things that will serve you ; How to continue -- More: a few useful notes. Everlasting scraps ; Sustainable fabric sourcing ; All is well. |
| Subject |
Sewing.
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Dressmaking -- Patterns.
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Women's clothing.
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| Genre |
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Patterns (Instructional works)
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| Added Author |
Bornman, Amy, 1993- author.
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Armbruster, Christine, photographer.
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Bennett, Tara (Photographer), photographer.
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| Added Title |
Learn with intuitive, super-hackable patterns |
| ISBN |
9781419762024 (hardback) : $35.00 |
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1419762028 (hardback) |
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