Mahon, Joi
Summary: "A comprehensive manual on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes! The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more. Learn how to take a pattern you already have and adjust it to your unique needs, install a zipper, use notions, and get a good fit out of any sewing pattern for any...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Landauer Publishing 2022
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 646.4 MAHAbousteit, Nora.
Summary: Showcasing influential looks from the 1920s to the 1980s, presents five adaptable master patterns for tops, dresses, and pants--all of which can be transformed into twenty different projects for women and men.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Potter Craft 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 ABOFord, Mimi G.
Summary: "Start with the basics--a button-up shirt, trousers, a pencil skirt, fitted tee, camisole, wrap dress, and jacket--then try the hacks: fun modifications for eighteen more garments. Next, mix and match your way to more than one hundred gorgeous looks! Renowned for her extraordinary style and size-inclusive patterns, Mimi G presents seven basic patterns and all the instruction you need to sew...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The Simplicity simply the best sewing book is full of hints and tips to allow you to learn to sew with confidence, and covers everything from reading patterns and buying fabric to advance tailoring skills. Fully illustrated throughout with colorful step-by-step instructions"--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simplicity Books 2011
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: 646.2 SIMMecca, Kari.
Summary: Opening this book's pages is like lifting the lid of a sewing treasure box! It is filled to overflowing with flirty flounces; waving bias; spaghetti appliques; and designer Kari Mecca's own touch of whimsy. Each chapter is based on one of three featured patterns: a Square Yoke; a Round Yoke; and Bottoms & Pockets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Martha Pullen Co. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.406 MECSummary: A photographic step-by -step sourcebook of sewing techniques for enthusiasts of every level.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 COMCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Sew CompleteAllen, Anna
Summary: "Sew stylish doll clothes with confidence. When off-the-rack doll clothes just won't do, discover how fun and easy it is to make custom, on-trend fashions your child will love. In My Doll, My Style, designer and Doll it Up blogger Anna Allen shows you how to create runway-worthy looks for 18-inch dolls. From jeggings and dresses to shorts and tees, each pattern is designed for today's fashion...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Quilting Company 2018
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Summary: "Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery! Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look fabulous. With this book, you'll be able to embrace the visible mending movement-the practice of repairing high quality...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2021
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Summary: Whether you are just learning how to sew or want to sharpen your skills, Amy Bornman and Amelia Greenhall, the founders of All Well, make sewing fun. Social media is abuzz with love for All Well’s patterns, illustrated guidance, and conversational how-tos that feel just like an inviting, in-person workshop. All Well Sewing Studio Easy-Sew Basics will have you wanting to sew every project...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.404 GRECopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.404 GREMitnick, Sarai.
Summary: Provides five patterns, and all the sewing knowledge you need to make them into reality. Develop your skills, sew a lovely wardrobe, and enjoy the results!--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Krause 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 MITHirsch, Gretchen
Summary: Presents lessons on sewing and customization techniques that can be used to create and enhance a vintage wardrobe, covering such topics as sizing, prepping, tailoring, patternmaking, and fitting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 HIRWhitt, Kay
Contents: Steps to a custom fit -- Taking measurements -- Making the muslin -- Adjusting the fit -- Sewing machine and accessories -- Indispensable notions -- Pressing intentional creases -- Double topstitching -- Installing an invisible zipper -- Adding facings -- Understitching -- Making gathers -- Using a ruffler attachment -- Applique skirt -- Tailored skirt -- Multi-fabric skirt -- Ruffled skirt --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Krause Publications 2010
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 646.4 WHIMahon, Joi
Summary: In Create the Perfect Fit, Joi Mahon debunks traditional fitting rules and shares her measure yourself, measure your pattern style of fitting to help you achieve the best fit possible. With detailed instructions and illustrations, she'll walk you through the process of measuring your body, applying your measurements to a commercial pattern and creating an exact muslin that will become the base...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fons & Porter 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 MAHMaskowski, Karen
Summary: A business guide for those who want to turn their sewing talent into self-employed success, this book co mbines sound advice with the experiences of 15 savvy sewing entrepreneurs. '
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Publisher / Publication Date: Betterway Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 MASHentzel, Erin
Summary: "Classic A-lines, sleeveless summer dresses, and party frocks--learn to sew eighteen-inch doll dresses for every occasion. This huge collection of over forty miniature dress designs includes twenty-eight complete patterns, plus thirteen bonus looks created from mix-and-match elements. Richly photographed, stylish dress projects are paired with sewing tutorials aimed at intermediate and advanced...
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Publisher / Publication Date: C&T Publishing, Inc. 2018