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Sewing : techniques for beginners / Francesca Sterlacci ; editor, Barbara Seggio ; instructors, Ruchira Amare, Barbara Arata-Gavere, Darlene Donohue, Tina Doyle, Corina Gheorghiu, Thao Minh Do, Martha Palaza, Barbara Seggio

By: Sterlacci, Francesca [author.].
Contributor(s): Seggio, Barbara [editor.] | University of Fashion (Firm).
Publisher: London, United Kingdom : Laurence King Publishing, ©2019Copyright date: ©2019Description: 352 p: color illustrations ; 26 x 31 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781786271983.Subject(s): Sewing -- Technique | Fashion designGenre/Form: Print books.
Contents:
Hand sewing -- Pressing -- Interfacings, underlinings, interlinings, & linings -- Seam finishes -- Hem finishes -- Buttons & buttonholes -- Knit fabrics -- Binding -- Pockets -- Zippers
Summary: "Knowing how to sew will make you a better designer; you will learn what is possible, and be inspired by the creative possibilities of sewing techniques. In this book you will start by learning the basics: how to choose tools; how to choose and use thread; pressing techniques; and how to choose and use appropriate interfacings and linings. Basic techniques include seam and hem finishes, sewing buttons and buttonholes, working with knit fabrics and finishing details including bindings and spaghetti straps, tailored pockets and zips. Each lesson is illustrated with step-by-step photographs."--Publisher's website
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Includes index

Hand sewing -- Pressing -- Interfacings, underlinings, interlinings, & linings -- Seam finishes -- Hem finishes -- Buttons & buttonholes -- Knit fabrics -- Binding -- Pockets -- Zippers

"Knowing how to sew will make you a better designer; you will learn what is possible, and be inspired by the creative possibilities of sewing techniques. In this book you will start by learning the basics: how to choose tools; how to choose and use thread; pressing techniques; and how to choose and use appropriate interfacings and linings. Basic techniques include seam and hem finishes, sewing buttons and buttonholes, working with knit fabrics and finishing details including bindings and spaghetti straps, tailored pockets and zips. Each lesson is illustrated with step-by-step photographs."--Publisher's website

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