Necklines & Collars: A Directory of Design Details and Techniques (Design Originals) (Select-n-Stitch) (Select-N-Stitch Fashion Elements)

Skills Institute Press

ISBN 10: 156523572X / ISBN 13: 9781565235724

Published by Design Originals (edition First Edition), 2011

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Necklines & Collars: A Directory of Design Details and Techniques (Design Originals) (Select-n-Stitch) (Select-N-Stitch Fashion Elements)
• Publisher: Design Originals (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156523572X
• ISBN 13: 9781565235724
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Necklines give a garment personality. Jewel, bateau, mandarin, sweetheart, and ruffle are just a few of the many styles of necklines and collars featured in this detailed guide. Many tips and techniques for making front plackets, convertible collars, restyling collars, and working with knits are also featured.

From demure rounded collars to plunging v-necks, the diagrams and instructions inside this book will teach home seamstresses how to create fashionable necklines to suit every style and garment.

About the Author

Mindy Kinsey learned to sew by making doll clothes and tiny quilts on a vintage Singer featherweight sewing machine. She has sewn both clothing and home decor items, and also enjoys beading, scrapbooking, knitting, and embroidery. Now an editor at Fox Chapel Publishing, Mindy has worked in the collectibles and crafts markets since 1994.