Complete Photo Guide to Sewing by Publishing, Editors of Creative -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Contents How to Use This Book GETTING STARTED

The Sewing Machine

Creating the Perfect Stitch Machine Accessories for Special Tasks

The Serger

The Stitches and their Uses Creating the Perfect Stitch Serger Basics

Essential Equipment and Supplies

Special Equipment Notions

The Pattern

The Pattern Envelope Inside the Pattern

Fabric Essentials

Handling Special Fabrics

Classic Fabric Textures and Designs

Loose Weaves Corduroy and Velveteen Knits Sheer and Silky Fabrics Lustrous Fabrics Lace and Embroidered Fabrics Synthetic Fur, Suede, and Leather Interfacing

Layout, Cutting, and Marking

Preparing the Fabric Laying Out the Pattern Laying Out Plaids and Stripes Laying Out Directional Fabrics Cutting Tips Marking Tips

SEWING TECHNIQUES

General Guidelines for Pattern Adjustments

Choosing an Adjustment Method Basic Length Adjustments Fitting the Bust Fitting the Waist and Abdomen Fitting Hips

Seams

Encased Seams Stretch Seams Seam Finishes Bound Seam Finishes

Serger Seams and Seam Finishes Darts Gathers Sleeves Cuffs Collars Waistbands Hems Easy Edges Pockets

Patch Pockets In-Seam Pockets Slanted Pockets Welt Pockets

Closures

Hooks and Eyes Buttonholes Buttons Snaps Zippers

Tailoring

Interfacing the Jacket Sections Tailoring a Notched Collar Shaping the Shoulders Tailored Hems Lining Lining a Skirt or Pants

Sewing Activewear

Elasticized Waistbands Ribbed Edges Swimsuits and Leotards

HOME DECORATING

Decorator Fabrics

Cutting Decorator Fabrics Working with Patterned Fabric Seams

Pillows

Knife-Edge Pillows Mock Box Pillows Flange Pillows Box Pillows Bolster Pillows Closure Options Decorative Edges

Slipcovers

Reversible Seat Cover Cushions Futon Cover Parsons Chair

Window Treatments

Terms to Know Measuring the Window Selecting and Installing Hardware Covering and Installing Mounting Boards Hems Tapered Scarf Swags Gathered Pickup Valance Flat Roman Shades Tucked Roman Shades Flat Panel Curtains Tab Curtains Classic Rod-Pocket Curtains Pinch-Pleated Draperies

Bed and Bath

Flanged Pillow Shams Duvet Cover Bed Skirts Shower Curtain

Table Fashions

Round Tablecloths Square and Rectangular Tablecloths Reversible Placemats Napkins

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