From the Back Cover
Expert Techniques to Take You from So-So Sewing to Professional Quality Regardless of the fashion details, all clothes are meant to be worn on the body- to be moved in, sat in, breathed in, walked in- and this relationship of design to fit and movement remains the basic factor in their overall construction. The more you understand about how clothes are cut and shaped and how you can contribute to their fit and quality by using the proper sewing techniques, the more satisfying your sewing will become. The Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Garment Construction will teach you how to make the building blocks of a great wardrobe- pants, blouse, skirt, dress, shirt- as well as learn how to choose and sew garments that flatter your figure and reflect your personal style. From learning how to take proper measurements, to choosing fabric and adjusting patterns, you will learn the basic order of construction as well as the details of assembly. Chapters on elements such as sleeves, collars, waistbands, hems, and more provide valuable insight on how each pieces are created and joined to the whole. Mastering and understanding these sewing techniques will enable you to produce clothes that are of a professional quality. Timelss Sewing Techniques that Never Go Out of Fashion The Illustrated Guide to Sewing Series teaches the classic techniques that have been employed by seamstesses and designers for years. Whether making a tailored suit, a little black dress, or custom drapery- this series covers everything you need to know about choosing fabric, taking measurements, altering patterns, fitting, design, and more. Other books in the series include: Couture Techniques Tailoring
Couch, Peg: -
Peg Couch is editorial director at Fox Chapel Publishing, where she has served as editor for scores of illustrated how-to craft books, including Dutch Oven & Cast Iron Cooking, Spiked Desserts, Edible Party Bouquets, Grilling Gone Wild, Easy Campfire Cooking, and Cake Pops, Cupcakes & Other Petite Sweets. Fox Chapel Publishing crafts information for a hands-on world, by publishing high quality, tightly focused, and reasonably priced books.
Dorsey, Colleen: -
Colleen Dorsey is a writer specializing in the craft and hobby industry, and an editor at Design Originals and Fox Chapel Publishing. Colleen has edited books on many topics, including foam and paper crafts, jewelry making, and children's crafts. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in creative writing, and in her spare time she enjoys writing fiction, making jewelry, and upcycling findings into crafty new items.
Fox Chapel Publishing: - Fox Chapel Publishing publishes books, magazines, patterns, and videos for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We inspire and inform readers who enjoy a variety of crafts and hobbies, including woodworking, arts and crafts, home & garden, outdoor projects, cooking and much more. Our greatest joy comes from working with talented craftspeople to make their designs and techniques available for everyone who shares the love of creating things by hand. We publish two magazines, Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, and have over 1000 backlist titles including Design Originals, Heliconia Press, and Plain White Press imprints.
