Synopses & Reviews
The essential home sewing reference, this A-to-Z guide is the most accessible resource of its kind available and should always be kept within easy reach of your sewing machine. Five hundred of the most fundamental and frequently used dressmaking procedures are included, written in lucid text and complemented by illustrated techniques. Forty-seven broad categories are arranged alphabetically for ease of use, from Applique to Zippers. Look under Pockets and you'll find Mock Flap, Mock Welt, Patch, Side Seam, Side Slant, and Welt pockets. This is the perfect companion to use when working with pattern instruction sheets, altering or repairing garments, or even creating your own designs. A vocabulary and an extensive index facilitate instant reference to every technique mentioned in the book. 428 pages, 2-color throughout, 8 x 10.
Synopsis
Almost 500 of the most fundamental and frequently used dressmaking procedures appear, complemented by easy-to-follow illustrations. These 47 broad categories are arranged alphabetically, from
Appliqué to
Zippers. Look under
Pockets, for example, and youll find
Mock Flap,
Mock Welt,
Patch,
Side Seam,
Side Slant, and
Welt Pockets. Whatever technique you need, its here.
Synopsis
Almost 500 of the most fundamental and frequently used dressmaking procedures appear, complemented by easy-to-follow illustrations. These 47 broad categories are arranged alphabetically, from
Appliqué to
Zippers. Look under
Pockets, for example, and you’ll find
Mock Flap,
Mock Welt,
Patch,
Side Seam,
Side Slant, and
Welt Pockets. Whatever technique you need, it’s here.
Synopsis
A beloved sewer's bible, Vogue/Butterick Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Techniques returns in a revised and updated edition, including dozens of new illustrations along with new material on the most up-to-date trends and techniques. Nearly 500 of the most fundamental and frequently used dressmaking procedures are explained in simple steps, complemented by easy-to-follow illustrations. The alphabetical sections range from Appliqué to Zippers, and each offers a wealth of sewing choices. Look under Pockets, for example, and you'll find Mock Flap, Mock Welt, Patch, Side Seam, Side Slant, and Welt pockets. Now more than ever, this essential reference belongs within easy reach of your sewing machine!
About the Author
The editors at Vogue and Butterick Patterns first created this indispensable reference in 1989, and it has been continuously in print ever since, becoming a bestselling classic. This new edition is sure to be more treasured than ever, for experienced dressmakers as well as those who are new to the art and craft of sewing garments.