Sewing Made Easy

by Sara, Dorothy

• ISBN13: 9781585671199
• ISBN10: 1585671193
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-25
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

Hugely popular in the book club market for over 50 years, 'Sewing Made Easy' is now available in trade for the first time, a complete sewing library in one volume and the perfect companion for anyone who sews or is eager to learn. In no time, beginners will be mastering all the fundamental steps in sewing, altering, or restyling a garment. The experienced sewer will welcome the scores of short cuts and new tips and techniques that give that custom look to your sewing. Fully updated to include the latest in sewing. With 1000 step-by-step illustrations.

Author Biography

Irene Gora, author of popular booklets and magazine articles on sewing, is a lecturer in the Merchandising, Consumer Studies, and Design Department at the University of Vermont and was associated with the McCall Pattern Company and Coats and Clark. Inc. The late Dorothy Sara was an experienced and knowledgeable writer of how-to books.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Buying Your Pattern	p. 3
Altering the Pattern to Suit the Figure	p. 29
Getting Ready to Sew	p. 54
How to Handle Special Fabrics	p. 82
Interfacings, Underlinings, and Linings	p. 101
Putting Your Dress Together	p. 108
Simple Stitches, Seams, and Seam Finishes	p. 114
Darts, Tucks, and Pleats	p. 137
Neckline Finishes and Collars	p. 152
Sleeves and Sleeve Finishes	p. 165
Facings and Hems	p. 176
Buttons, Buttonholes, Zipper Applications, and Other Fastenings	p. 200
Pockets	p. 231
Belts, Belt Loops, and Eyelets	p. 239
Gathering, Shirring, and Ruffles	p. 244
Bias Binding and Cording Trim	p. 251
Decorative Stitches and Techniques	p. 259
Decorative Trimming Tricks	p. 280
Tailoring	p. 292
Sewing for Children	p. 311
Sewing for Men and Boys	p. 319
Accessories and Gifts to Make	p. 340
Simple Mending and Altering Techniques	p. 350
Taking Care of Your Clothes	p. 358
Sewing for the Home	p. 366
Index	p. 427
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