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Informationen zum Autor The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise. Klappentext The number-1 requested sewing book just got better Ideal for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels, this book uses photos and clearly written text to demonstrate all the basic sewing techniques needed for sewing clothes and home decor items."" Zusammenfassung The number-1 requested sewing book just got better Ideal for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels! this book uses photos and clearly written text to demonstrate all the basic sewing techniques needed for sewing clothes and home décor items. Inhaltsverzeichnis How To Use This Bookequipment The Sewing Machine Creating the Perfect Stitch Machine Accessories for Special Tasks Essential Equipment Hand-Sewing Equipment Marking Tools Measuring Tools Cutting Tools Pressing Tools 20 Special Equipment getting started The Pattern The Pattern Envelope Inside the Pattern The Pattern Pieces Adjusting the Pattern Length Fabric Essentials Easy-to-Sew Fabrics Handling Special Fabrics Interfacing Notions Layout, Cutting, and Marking Understanding Grain Preparing the Fabric Laying Out the Pattern Laying Out Plaids and Stripes Placement Tips Laying Out Directional Fabrics Cutting Tips Marking Tips sewing techniques Hand Stitching Machine-Stitching Tips Seams Seam Finishes Bound Seam Finishes Encased Seams Topstitched Seams Eased Seams Curved Seams Stretch Seams Building in Shape Darts, Gathers, Pleats, and Tucks Darts Gathers Gathering with Elastic Pleats and Tucks Outer Edges Facings Waistbands Hems Easy Edges Lining Closures Choosing the Method Hooks and Eyes Buttonholes Machine-made Buttonholes Buttons Snaps Zippers Index...
