Sewing for Plus Sizes: Design, Fit, and Construction for Ample Apparel

Deckert, Barbara

ISBN 10: 1561582840 / ISBN 13: 9781561582846

Published by The Taunton Press, 1999

About this Item

Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, highlighting of text, writing in margins. No missing pages.

Seller Inventory # mon0000002430

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sewing for Plus Sizes: Design, Fit, and Construction for Ample Apparel
• Publisher: The Taunton Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1561582840
• ISBN 13: 9781561582846
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

Everyone looks great in clothes that fit, no matter what your size. If ready-to-wear doesn't do it for you, let Barbara Deckert teach you how to sew for your plus-size body with Sewing for Plus Sizes. She will guide you through the process of selecting designs, fabrics, and colors that flatter plus- and super-size figures. In addition, you'll get great techniques for sizing up any pattern (even those fancy designer ones!), special concerns for plus-size sewers, and lots of hints and advice make this the most useful sewing book you'll ever own.

About the Author

Deckert, who designs and makes plus-size fashions, is a frequent contributor to Sew News, Threads, BBW, Radiance, and PACC News. She is a charter member of the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers and has over 30 years of sewing experience.