Description
This textbook covers basic and advanced sewing techniques sequentially with hands-on assignments, basic pattern pieces, charts and questions for written answers. 2-colour format (greyscale/black& white, red/pink), clean layout. Forty-eight lessons organized into nine units.
If you are a beginning sewer, you’ll learn the basics of clothing construction so you can make one-of-a-kind fashions.
If you are an experienced sewer, you’ll learn techniques that add polish and a professional look to your garments.
All the information is incorporated in this textbook’s easy-to-follow, self-paced lessons. You’ll also find ideas for extra-practice activities. A new section on quilting is added for those wanting to explore this popular hobby. [A variety of quilt types and techniques are introduced.]
Softcover. Old edition. One left.
Table of Contents
- An Introductory Activity
- Evaluating Your Knowledge and Planning Your Learning
- Learning the Basics
- Taking Body Measurements and Selecting Your Pattern Size
- The Pattern Envelope
- Making Fabric Choices
- Fabric Preparation
- Reading the Instruction Sheet
- Pattern Symbols
- Pattern Adjustments
- Pattern Layout, Pinning, and Cutting
- Transferring Pattern Symbols to the Fabric
- Small Equipment and Notions
- Operating the Sewing Machine
- Pressing As You Sew
- Staystitching
- Seams
- Clipping, Notching, Trimming, Grading
- Seam Finishes
- Clean Finishing
- Understitching
- Easing and Gathering
- Interfacing
- Topstitching
- Hand Stitching
- Hemming Methods
- Assessing Your Learning
- Project Selection and Planning
- Constructing the Project
24. Darts, Tucks, and Pleats
25. Seams
26. Pockets
27. Ties
28. Waistline Seams and Stays
29. Inserting Zippers
30. Placket Openings
31. Facings
32. Yokes
33. Collars
34. Lapels
35. Sleeves
36. Sleeve Openings
37. Cuffs
38. Shoulder Pads
39. Waistbands
40. Elastic Casings
41. Linings
42. Hems
43. Attaching Fasteners
- Learning to Sew with Sergers
44. Operating the Serger Machine
45. Serger Construction Techniques
46. Constructing a Serged Project
- Evaluating the Project
- Additional Experiences
47. Applying Surface Designs
48. Quilting Glossary
49. Sewing Service Project
- Index
