The Sewing Bible: Clothing contains everything you need to know about sewing stunning made-to-measure garments, from start to finish! Learn the essential hand and machine sewing skills for professional looking results With easy-to-follow techniques and advice, from choosing fabrics and reading patterns, to making alterations and getting the perfect fit for your figure Make fabulous jackets, dresses, skirts and more with expert step-by-step instructions and 50 gorgeous garment styles

"If you have ever wondered how to shorten a pair of pants, replace a zip, let out or take in a dress, [this] has the answer. With simple step-by-step instructions, Judith Turner explains how to rescue those special clotes from your wardrobe, quickly creating the perfect fit ... shows that it is possible for anyone to achieve a professional finish with just a domestic sewing machine"--Publisher's description.

Certain challenges are often faced when learning how to sew. As a beginner, you must acquire a basic understanding and the necessary tools and equipment. As you gain interest and finesse your technique, you become aware of the principles behind each technique. As an expert, your boundaries are limited only by your imagination. Each chapter is devoted to one key area of sewing and provides clear and concise in-depth instructions along with step-by-step instructions for both basic principles and more advanced sewing techniques. Learn about materials and equipment, and choosing the right machine to work for you in chapter one, then move onto fabrics and patterns in the following chapter. Once you're comfortable with the basics, learn how to make clothing and soft furnishings. This comprehensive guide also offers clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams show each stage of the sewing process. It’ll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again.

The only tunic pattern you'll ever need! Sew the perfect tunic to express your style—from simple and modest to daring and chic! Mix and match collars, neck plackets, and sleeves for an endless variety of professional, store-quality results. Stitch up a sharp bodice pattern, designed to fit sizes XS to XXL, in assorted lengths, styles, and trims. Well respected in the sewing industry for their pattern reviews and online garment challenges, Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr make the tunic accessible and exciting for those with basic sewing skills and beyond. • Create chic, ready-to-wear tunics with a multi-length, graded pattern and expert construction tips • Choose your style—casual, preppy, boho, or glamorous—with interchangeable sleeves, neck plackets, and collars • Get advice on shopping for fabric and trims, guided by a huge gallery of inspiring tunic tops

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The ultimate guide to sewing bags from expert Lisa Lam, whose technical knowledge, creative flair and enthusiasm have helped and inspired thousands while promoting the craft of bag-making worldwide. Whether you are getting started, improving your technique or want to design your own creations, this is the book you will grab for every bag you make! Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings. Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results every time, allowing you to create a capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive bag designs which will amaze your friends – they will never believe you made it yourself! Lisa's helpful and friendly tone comes through in her instructions, and it really feels like you have an expert by your side holding you hand every step of the way. She starts with the basics of how to read and interpret patterns, how to prepare and cut fabrics, and how to select the right interfacings and interlinings for your bags, then moves on to more specific techniques in each chapter. The Structure and Reinforcement chapter covers how to sew darts, pleats, gussets, flat bottoms and gathers – showing you in detail how to sew these features. The Linings chapter reveals how to insert zip pockets into your linings, as well as different methods of inserting a bag lining. The Closures chapter explains how to insert a zip in three different scenarios, plus how to insert magnetic snap fastenings, twist lock fastenings, and how to use eyelets and rivets. The Handles and Straps chapter teaches you six different types of straps, from making simple straps to adjustable straps and even designer looking piped handles. The Pockets chapter contains a wealth of different pocket types, showing you how to sew a slip pocket to sewing roomy bellows pockets, elasticized pockets and darted corner pockets. Finally, the Edgings and Trimmings chapter reveals how to bind raw edges for a professional finish, including how to make bias binding, and also shows you how to sew piping and how to use ribbon, jewellery and embellishments on your bags. At the end of each chapter there is a bag project to make so you can put the techniques into practice straight away. These exciting and desirable designs are explained in full detail, with helpful photographs to guide you every step of the way. Starting with how to make a tote bag, the projects build in complexity. You will learn how to make a clutch bag, how to sew a messenger bag, how to make a hobo bag, how to make a travel holdall bag and more. Crucially, the pull-out pattern sheet gives full-size patterns, meaning there is no resizing or photocopying to do – you can get straight into cutting and sewing bags. This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to bag-making and an invaluable resource that you will reach for time and time again. "An amazing sewing education coupled with beautiful bags that of course, you can customize!" Amy Butler.

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