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Sewing Stitch & Textile Bible: Complete Illustrated Guide to Techniques & Materials

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ISBN13: 9780896895270
ISBN10: 0896895270
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Whether its simple repair advice, instructions for soft furnishings or tips for designing fashions, this comprehensive sewing resource contains instructions anyone can understand, and use for years to come. In addition to easy-to-follow instructions, demonstrated in more than 500 color photos and diagrams, this spiral lay-flat book includes a stitch directory with functional and decorative stitches created by hand, machine and serger. Plus, a textile directory with details for working with over 70 fabrics from chiffon to denim, and application advice for seams, edges, buttonholes, zippers and more. This is a foundational reference every sewing enthusiast can use.
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Aaron Sproul, April 30, 2009 (view all comments by Aaron Sproul)
This is one of the best books to keep by your sewing machine. No matter what your skill level this on an indispensable resource. Full of excellent information with pictures to show you exactly what you need to know. This is the first book you should get when stocking your bookshelf with crafty knowledge.
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ISBN:
9780896895270
Subtitle:
An Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials
Author:
Knight, Lorna
Manufactured:
Krause Publications
Publisher:
Krause Publications
Subject:
Sewing
Subject:
Textile fabrics
Subject:
Stitches (Sewing)
Copyright:
2007
Publication Date:
September 2007
Binding:
Spiral
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.08x6.56x.97 in. 1.49 lbs.
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