Fashion Sewing For Everyone - Hardcover

Margolis, Adele

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1635610907 ISBN 13: 9781635610901

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, 2018

Synopsis

Whether a complete beginner or you’ve been sewing for years, designing and creating your own wardrobe is easier than you may think.  An immensely practical book, Fashion Sewing for Everyone offers simple, step-by-step instructions for finishing your own fashions—from basic techniques and simple designs to more advanced patterns for dresses, slacks, raincoats (and more!)

This essential primer includes:

• How to install zippers and pockets
• Adding playful and romantic ruffles and lace
• Sewing hems properly
• Working with difficult fabrics
• Working with patterns; laying out, cutting and marking 
• Fitting and finishing garments 

With over 600 step-by-step drawings, this meticulously illustrated guide will save you money and have you looking your best in unique, beautiful apparel. 
 

About this title

About the Author:

Adele P. Margolis was a nationally acclaimed sewing expert. She attended the Anne Burrows School of Design and received her art training at the Graphic Sketch Club and the Barnes Foundation. Mrs. Margolis was a dressmaker, tailor, and patternmaker, and taught all of these skills at her own shop and at adult education centers. She is the author of The Dressmaking Book, How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter, How to Design Your Own Dress Patterns, The Encyclopedia of Sewing, The Complete Book of Tailoring, and Fashion Sewing for Everyone.

About this edition

• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1635610907
• ISBN 13: 9781635610901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 450