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Comprehensive, this must-have book is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you're making a home decoration, piece of clothing, or an accessory. Contents include an extensive overview on tools and materials, step-by-step instructions on various seams and finishes, information on zipper installation, size conversion charts, over 300 how-to photographs, and so much more.
Contents
Contents [Chapter title] Tools and Supplies [Chapter title] Sewing Machines [Head 1] Sewing Machine Feet [Head 1] Cutting Tools [Head 1] Pressing Tools [Head 1] Marking Tools [Head 1] Needles [Head 1] Needle Size [Head 2] Needle Type [Head 2] Specialty Needles [Head 2] Straight Pins [Head 1] Thread [Head 1] Thread Fiber Composition [Head 2] Thread Weight [Head 2] Elastic [Head 1] Elastic Fiber Content [Head 2] Elastic Type [Head 2] Elastic Style [Head 2] Other Notions [Head 1] Stitches and Seams [Chapter title] Stitches [Head 1] Hand Sewing Stitches [Head 2] Machine Stitches [Head 2] Seam Allowances [Head 1] Width [Head 2] Curved Seams [Head 1] Simple Seam Finishes [Head 1] Pinking [Head 2] Straight Stitching Head 2] Straight Stitching and Folding [Head 2] Overcasting [Head 2] Couture Seam Finishes [Head 1] Flat-Felled Seam [Head 2] French Seam [Head 2] Hong Kong Finish [Head 2] Hems [Head 1] Single-Folded Hem [Head 2] Double-Folded Hem [Head 2] Rolled Hem [Head 2] Faced Hem [Head 2] Machine Blindstitched Hem [Head 2] Hem Width [Head 2] Hemming Hints [Head 2] Materials [Chapter title] Fabric [Head 1] Fiber Composition [Head 2] Fiber Arrangement [Head 2] Interfacing [Head 1] Interfacing Fiber Arrangement [Head 2] Interfacing Weight [Head 2] Other Fusible Products [Head 1] Stuffing [Head 1] Polyester Fiberfill [Head 2] Natural-Fiber Stuffing [Head 2] Poly Pellets [Head 2] Batting [Head 1] Batting Fiber Type [Head 2] Batting Thickness [Head 2] Gathering, Ruffles, Bias Tape, Piping, and Trims [Chapter title] Gathering [Head 1] Marking Gathers [Head 2] Straight-Stitch Gathering [Head 2] Zig-Zag Stitch Gathering [Head 2] Attaching Gathers [Head 2] Ruffles [Head 1] Hemmed Ruffles [Head 2] Double-Thickness Ruffles [Head 2] Bias Cut Ruffles [Head 2] Ruffle Fullness [Head 2] Bias Tape [Head 1] Cutting and Joining Bias Strips [Head 2] Folding Bias Tape [Head 2] Applying Bias Tape [Head 2] Piping [Head 1] Making Piping [Head 2] Inserting Piping into a Straight Seam [Head 2] Inserting Piping Around Corners [Head 2] Trims [Head 1] Flat Trims [Head 2] Edgings [Head 2] Fringes [Head 2] Insertions [Head 2] Zippers [Chapter title] Zipper Length [Head 1] Stitching Zippers [Head 1] Centered Zipper Installation [Head 1] Lapped Zipper Installation [Head 1] Invisible Zipper Installation [Head 1] Buttons and Buttonholes [Chapter title] Buttons [Head 1] Flat Buttons [Head 2] Shank Buttons [Head 2] Buttonholes [Head 1] Sizing Buttonholes [Head 2] Buttonhole Placement [Head 2] Marking Buttonholes [Head 2] Stitching Buttonholes [Head 2] Home Decor [Chapter title] Bed Coverings [Head 1] Bed and Bedding Sizes [Head 2] Yardage Requirements [Head 2] Basic Comforter [Head 2] Hemmed Coverlet or Bedspread [Head 2] Quilted Coverlet or Bedspread [Head 2] Basic Duvet [Head 2] Pillows [Head 1] Bed Pillow and Pillowcase Sizes [Head 2] Making Basic Standard- and Queen-Size Pillowcases [Head 2] Throw Pillows [Head 2] Pillow Types [Head 2] Pillow Closure Options [Head 2] Bedskirts [Head 1] Curtains [Head 1] Curtain Types [Head 2] Curtain Hanging Options [Head 2] Curtain Length Measurements and Hem Calculations [Head 2] Curtain Width Measurements and Fullness Calculations [Head 2] Basic Tab-Top Curtains [Head 2] Table Linens [Head 1] Square or Rectangular Tablecloths [Head 2] Custom Tablecloth Sizing [Head 2] Round Tablecloths [Head 2] Napkins [Head 2] Table Runners and Placemats [Head 2] Sewn Accessories [Chapter title] Belts and Key Fobs [Head 1] Belt Sizing [Head 2] Belt Hardware [Head 2] Belt Materials [Head 2] Basic Fabric Belts [Head 2] Basic Key Fobs [Head 2] Bags [Head 1] Types of Bags [Head 2] Bag Fabrics [Head 2] Optional Bag Hardware [Head 2] Bag Closures [Head 2] Garment Making [Chapter title] set-in sleeves? Making Darts [Head 1] Adding Facings [Head 1] Linings [Head 1] Sewing Casings [Head 1] Patterns [Head 1] Selecting Patterns [Head 2] Verifying Sizing [Head 2] Pattern Abbreviations and Markings [Head 2] Body Measurements [Head 2] Ease [Head 1] Adjusting for Height [Head 1] Adjusting for Girth [Head 1] Size Charts [Chapter title] Infants', Toddlers', and Little Kids' Sizes [Table title] Infants' and Toddlers' Vertical Measurements [Table title] Little Kids' Vertical Measurements [Table title] Girls' Sizes Boys' Sizes Girls' and Boys' Vertical Measurements [Table title] Misses' sizes [Table Title] Women's sizes [Table title] Misses' and Women's Vertical Measurements (in inches) [Table title] Men's sizes [Table title] Men's Vertical Measurements (in inches) [Table title] Number Conversions [Chapter title] Decimal/Fraction Equivalents [Table title] Yardage to Inches to Decimals [Table title] English to Metric Length [Table title]
