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THE SEWING STITCH & TEXTILE BIBLE (A Complete Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials by Lorna Knight)
An invaluable resource for sewers of all abilities, this guide offers practical help with all of the essential hand- and machine-sewing techniques, from stitches and fastenings to fabrics and seams.

Beginners will find instruction in basic skills, guided by clear photographs and diagrams. Advanced sewers will find new applications for their sewing skills.

A comprehensive Stitch Directory features functional and decorative stitches created by hand, sewing machine, and serger.

A Textile Directory provides information on working with over 70 fabrics, from delicate chiffon and lace to heavy-duty denim, and tips on suitable stitches and applications.

Spiral-bound Hardcover: 256 pages. (2007)

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SEWING 101: A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SEWING (by Creative Publishing International)
Written for the absolute beginner, these thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide you through the basics of sewing. From threading the machine to following patterns and inserting zippers, this book takes the time to teach you every detail. You'll learn techniques and tricks to build your confidence and help you sew successfully from the very start.

Written by experienced sewing educators. Twenty easy projects, including garments and home decor items. Spiral-bound Hardcover: 224 pages. (2002)

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ALTERED CLOTHING (by Kathleen Maggio)
Sewing, like all of domestic arts, is experiencing a renaissance of interest, especially for the "DIY Generation". This new and growing group strives for individuality and the satisfaction of wearing custom garments that make a personal statement. Altered Clothing is a collection of ideas and projects that provide the resources and inspiration for creating personal fashion from existing, used, and vintage clothing and fabrics. Rather than having to discard a favorite pair of jeans because they just are worn through or are cut wrong, this book provides creative redesigns. Rather than buy new mass produced fashions, it is easy and economical to take what you already have in your closet and create not only a fashion statement, but a political statement. With knowledge of some basic sewing technique (barely necessary with today's available technology), anyone can turn old clothing into new favorites with a little creative inspiration and embellishment. So simple that even basic mending tasks can become fashion opportunities. This paperback book has 136 pages, plus color photos.

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SHIRTMAKING: DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR FINE SEWING (by David Page Coffin)
Shirtmaking provides sewers with the definitive resource on the fine art of making shirts. Author David Page Coffin shows how to create elegant, custom-fit garments for a woman or a man that have a great tailored look and fit perfectly. And, even more important, once sewers learn to make and fit a shirt - whether they have sewn for weeks or years - their sewing skills will be dramatically improved.

David shares the construction secrets of garments from the world's finest shirtmakers. Discover how to duplicate and even improve on these garments, using simple tools and techniques any sewer can acquire. Paperback: 192 pages. (October 1998)

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COUTURE - THE ART OF FINE SEWING (by Roberta Carr)
Couture is an attitude. Roberta Carr's sister, Paula Carr Mitchell, says "Couture is like having a closet full of Rolls Royces." Now, thanks to Roberta's writing and Palmer/Pletsch's publishing efforts, couture is available to everyone with an interest in quality, style and individuality. Paperback: 208 pages. (May 1993)

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COUTURE SEWING TECHNIQUES (by Claire B. Shaeffer)
A nationally known sewing expert introduces readers to the world of haute couture, sharing the craftmanship of the most skilled artisans in the world, including those in the workrooms of Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Givenchy, and Balenciaga. Photos and illustrations. Paperback: 224 pages. (January 31, 2001)

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ISLANDER SEWING SYSTEMS™ I: For Personal and Professional Sewing
If you like to sew or want to learn how to sew with fabulous results, Islander Sewing Systems™ I, has the information to make all your sewing dreams come true with techniques that are so deceptively simple, they become second nature. Once you learn this system, your technical difficulties will be over.

With over 480 exceptional step-by-step color photographs, sewing expert Janet Pray explains the sewing method that has proven to be superior. Pray starts with the basics of cutting fabric, then goes on to explain how the action of the sewing machine and it's impact on results has been overlooked in virtually all traditional sewing instruction.

Islander Sewing Systems™ I not only explains, but also demonstrates with certain clarity the professional secrets of how to use this information. As Janet continues, the reader learns how to accomplish fundamental sewing ventures with confidence and high-end professional results - all without pins or basting! This takes the readers' projects from, "You made that, didn't you?" to "I can't believe you made that!"

The book has 10 comprehensive "how-to" chapters, ranging from pockets to zippers and more. The 11th chapter takes the student through a quick reference of the step-by-step photos of each project with easy to read captions. The final chapter completes this well-rounded learning tool by providing the actual pattern pieces used in each lesson. Not to be overlooked are the complete index, glossary of terms and detailed reference list for equipment and supplies. The book’s concealed wire binding permits it to lay flat for easy reference for use at the sewing machine, yet also has a traditional spine for quick locating on the bookshelf.

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