Featured Tips from The Collect Sewing Handbook: Seam Finishes Finishing raw edges will extend the life of your garment,...
(05/08/12) Featured Tips from The Collect Sewing Handbook: Seam Finishes Finishing raw edges will extend the life of your garment, keeping the cut edges of your fabric from raveling and possibly destroying the integrity of your seams. Bound Edge [pictured] This is a method of finishing an edge, such as a neckline or sleeve hem, by enclosing it with bias tape. The seam allowance will vary, depending on the size of the bias tape you use. Use a bound edge when your pattern calls for one, such as the Taffy Blouse pattern in this chapter. You can purchase bias tape, or make your own. French Seam A French seam is sewn twice, encasing the raw edges within the seam. It creates a very neat, narrow seam, making it perfect for sheer or very light fabrics. It's not suited for heavy fabrics, since it will create too much bulk. Flat Felled Seam Flat felled seams are quite strong and are found often in tailored shirts or trousers. Take a look at your favorite jeans and you'll find flat felled seams. Use this...See less
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Morris, a contributing editor at Threads magazine, clearly gets a kick out of sewing, and here she communicates this...
(05/08/12) Morris, a contributing editor at Threads magazine, clearly gets a kick out of sewing, and here she communicates this enthusiasm to the reader while covering thoroughly such lingerie sewing-related subjects as selecting the right pattern and fabric, adapting patterns and fitting, and finishing and embellishing. For Morris, lingerie includes not only underwear but also sleepwear and loungewear. Included are many tips and ideas for sewing "outside the box." For example, why not wear your sheets to bed, making sleepwear out of cotton or flannel sheets? Why not turn an oversized shirt pattern into a loungewear top? Public and academic libraries with sewing collections should put this title on their short list. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.See less
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"Doodle Stitching is a truly cute book...full of practical and whimsical projects that are neither boring or stodgy.......
(05/08/12) "Doodle Stitching is a truly cute book...full of practical and whimsical projects that are neither boring or stodgy.... The projects section of Doodle Stitching shows how to make so many ordinary items special, such as pillow cases, skirts, shoes, shirts, scarves, boxer shorts and napkins. For those that like to take their creativity and sewing skills that little bit further, there are small projects to make and embroider,... This is a good book for beginner embroiderers that would like a fun place to start, for more experienced embroiderers that might have become a bit jaded with more traditional patterns and could do with some light inspiration, and for anyone that likes to look at well-designed craft books full of cute projects."--Whipup.netSee less
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Nora Abousteit is the cofounder of BurdaStyle. Previously she worked on the staff of Hurbert Burda and was part of the...
(05/08/12) Nora Abousteit is the cofounder of BurdaStyle. Previously she worked on the staff of Hurbert Burda and was part of the production team for the DLD conferences, as well as for several World Economic Forum events. She earned her first money by sewing as a teenager. Alison Kelly is a fashion and jewelry designer for her label, Dahl. Alison was a contestant on the television series Project Runway (Season 3). As BurdaStyle’s creative director, she continues to fulfill her undying passion for sewing and DIY. BurdaStyle.com is an all-encompassing resource for the global fashion and sewing community. Launched in 2007, the website offers copyright-free downloadable sewing patterns, step-by-step sewing tutorials, interaction with other people passionate about sewing, and much more. For more information visit BurdaStyle.com.See less
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This gorgeous Vintage Watch Movement Ring is Quintessential Steampunk! Intricate and detailed in beautiful silver tones...
(12/19/11) This gorgeous Vintage Watch Movement Ring is Quintessential Steampunk! Intricate and detailed in beautiful silver tones with a fantastic filigree ring in the Neo Victorian style. The Vintage Ruby Jeweled Watch Movement measures a perfect 18mm by 15mm, the silver plated filigree brass ring is made with vintage tooling and is adjustable. Appropriate for sizes 6-8, I am always happy to adjust rings before sending them out and if you would like this ring in a smaller size I can take it down to a 5/5.5/4.5 just leave me a message to seller upon checkout! When you buy from London Particulars you will receive a one-of-a-kind Steampunk Ring. A fantastic and unique gift for yourself or someone special! Simply add the Ring to your Shopping Cart and pay with Etsy’s checkout system and we will dispatch your Ring via the US Postal Service (in most cases it will ship within 24 hours of payment), Monday through Friday.See less
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You will very proud to wear this beautiful bracelet around you wrist! The focal point of the piece is a beautiful...
(12/19/11) You will very proud to wear this beautiful bracelet around you wrist! The focal point of the piece is a beautiful antique gold branch which has been carefully altered to fit the curve of any wrist.The branch is accented by honey melon beads and a little rosewood glass flower pendant. This bracelet measures approximately 7" up to 8.5". This bracelet will be enclosed in gift organza bag. See our Shop Policies if you would like to know more about me and for the terms & conditions. Thanks for taking the time to visit my shop and enjoy!See less
This book has 20 patterns for Scrumptious yarn: 10 garments and 10 accessories, beautifully photographed and laid out....
(12/17/11) This book has 20 patterns for Scrumptious yarn: 10 garments and 10 accessories, beautifully photographed and laid out. We are very, very proud of our first - Scrumptious collection volume 1 - FyberspatesSee less
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Fiona Ellis has been designing fashion knitwear professionally for over ten years. Her designs have been seen on the...
(12/17/11) Fiona Ellis has been designing fashion knitwear professionally for over ten years. Her designs have been seen on the pages of premiere knitting magazines such as Vogue Knitting International and Interweave Knits. She also designs for leading yarn companies such as Classic Elite Yarns, Patons, and Berroco. Her design concepts have also been acquired by some of the world’s leading fashion houses. She lives in Toronto, Canada. This is her first book. Visit her website at fionaellisonline.com. Lindsey Maier is a professional photographer and digital artist with a fresh approach to modern photography. She tackles each assignment with passion, intensity, and a sense of fun.See less
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No more fumbling for the right keys at the door. You've got a couple of smiling matryoshkas dolling them up for you....
(01/16/11) No more fumbling for the right keys at the door. You've got a couple of smiling matryoshkas dolling them up for you. These cute rubber ladies by Fred come in a set of two, and pop right onto your house keys. These covers make a perfect gift for yourself, a forgetful friend, or someone who's 'nesting' in their new apartment.See less
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Learn to design knitwear with a perfect individual fit! From the initial spark of inspiration to the sewing of the last...
(12/28/10) Learn to design knitwear with a perfect individual fit! From the initial spark of inspiration to the sewing of the last seam, you will be guided through the knitwear design process. Based on successful workshop, Knitwear Design Workshop finally gives you the foundation to take your knitwear designs to the next level with confidence. Instructions for five new projects designed by Paden will further demonstrate how the techniques learned can translate into one-of-a-kind garments. Learn how to design double-tapered, single-tapered, and reverse-tapered garments with sleeves or sleeves caps that fit; how to best use a stitch pattern to achieve the perfect look; ways to improve your attention to detail with a meaningful test swatch; stronger knowledge of proper body or garment measurements and much more!See less
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