Author: Reader's Digest Association Publisher: Readers Digest ISBN: 0895770598 Category : Fancy work Languages : en Pages : 547
Book Description
Some of us take pride and pleasure in our needlework skills, while others of us have been drawn to sewing crafts but haven't been confident enough to try them. Happily, this book is a gold mine of instruction and inspiration for everyone, whatever your level of skill.
Author: Daniel Weiss Publisher: Readers Digest ISBN: 0895770636 Category : Handicraft Languages : en Pages : 462
Book Description
Every conceivable craft--from quiltmaking to enameling to jewelry--is included in this comprehensive craft reference. The easy-to-follow text conveys instructions which are clear and precise enough for anyone to learn these interesting hobbies. Over 40 pastimes featured. 4,000 drawings and photographs.
Author: Eleanor Van Zandt Publisher: ISBN: 9780895776211 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Gives instructions for more than twenty-five projects in cross stitch, blackwork, pattern darning, pulled work, Hardanger work, and drawn thread work.
Author: Publisher: Readers Digest ISBN: 0762104201 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 414
Book Description
Provides general instructions for fitting, constructing, tailoring, and finishing women's, men's, and children's clothing and for making curtains and bedcoverings.
Author: Jennifer Campbell Publisher: ISBN: 9780762106585 Category : Embroidery Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"Feather stitches, drawn-thread stitches, beadwork. From fabric embroidery to canvas work and everything in-between, the wealth of embroidery stitches featured in this book will satisfy anyone looking for an all-encompassing needlework resource." -- back cover.
Author: Reader's Digest Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1621458024 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 1192
Book Description
An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more. First published in 1978, Reader’s Digest’s popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stich-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader’s Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive, practical and inspiring content within. Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book’s 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include: A detailed list of the basic equipment you’ll need before getting started sewing. Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project. A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements. Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques. 20 timeless projects— more than half of them new to this edition—to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags, and more. Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources: “…and I always recommend the Reader’s Digest Guide to Sewing. It’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.” —Tim Gunn “…abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques.” —The New York Times “A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won’t want to be without this book.” —Portland Oregon Journal “Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing—a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts.” —The Austin American Statesman
Author: Chris Jeffreys Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) ISBN: 9780789496584 Category : Dressmaking Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with computer-aided designs, information on new types of fabrics, and specially commissioned photos, this comprehensive guide maintains its original appeal, while enticing a whole new generation of readers.
Author: Jenni Dobson Publisher: Crowood Press (UK) ISBN: 9781861263315 Category : Appliqué Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Jenni Dobson describes the fabrics and tools needed to start patchwork quilting, introduces some simple projects that teach the appropriate techniques to beginners, and shows how to achieve a fine finish to the items created using the projects.
Author: Reader's Digest Association
Author: Reader's Digest Association
Author: Daniel Weiss
Author: Eleanor Van Zandt
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Author: Jennifer Campbell
Author: Reader's Digest
Author: Chris Jeffreys
Author: Jenni Dobson
Author: Reader's Digest Association