Product Description

This volume provides the guidance you need to sew successfully, whatever your level of skill. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions cover everything from cutting out patterns to making sleeves and fitting zips, and are accompanied by thousands of colourful illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. This encyclopaedia of sewing includes detailed directions, practical advice, time-saving tips, essential techniques, and hundreds of creative touches to bring out the best in your needlework. There are 20 projects to help you put into practice what you have learned, with ideas for creating clothes and home accessories in classic styles, which can be easily adapted to changing trends.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #181051 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.28" h x 10.30" w x 9.38" l, 3.86 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 384 pages

Features

• 20 new modern projects from Simplicity(r) patterns; includes updated photographs
• Instructions for making smart trousers, traditional curtains, a light summer dress, kids' clothes, a beach towel, patchwork bag, and more
• Tips on how to select the right equipment, choose the perfect fabric, and use the right technique for every project
• Foolproof ways to discover the perfect pattern size and how to incorporate only the most flattering design details