The Fitting BookThink of the moment you wear an outfit you have sewn for the first time. Think of how happy, proud, and accomplished you feel, all because it fits and you love it.Many women struggle with the standard sizing of commercial or indie sewing patterns, which often leads to fitting issues. This garment fitting guide will help you adjust sewing patterns to achieve the perfect fit you desire.This fitting book has visual sketches and links to videos to help during each step of the 3-part fitting process.Here’s How it Works:A) Identify the Fitting Issue.B) Pin, Cut, & Tape the Fitting Sample.C) Correct the Sewing Pattern.The Fitting Book covers the following categories for pattern alterations:Full Bust Adjustments (FBA) – bodice alterations for princess seams, darts, no dartsSmall Bust Adjustments (SBA) – bodice alterations for princess seams, darts, no dartsArmscye and sleeve alterationsFront width, back and shoulder pattern adjustmentsNeckline pattern correctionsBasic skirt pattern alterations Dress alterations – Top/bodice adjustments and skirtsFitting pants – this is my specialty and what I am known for in the industryDemystifying draglines (my secret to understanding diagonal draglines in garment fitting)You will learn about terminology, abbreviations, pattern tools, and patternmaking supplies. The Fitting Book shows how to use a hip curve, a French curve, and a clear ruler for patternmaking. The pattern corrections can be applied to womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, knit styles, and woven styles. The sketches and photos are in black and white. This is a fitting book primarily with sketches. It is not a pattern drafting book. Finally, you will learn about the customization scale in garment fitting and patternmaking.I share my knowledge from fitting tens of thousands of garments while working in the garment industry since 2003. You will learn industry-expert fitting tips to achieve the customized fit you desire.If you are one of my 58,000+ followers on Instagram and Facebook, you may have seen my short fitting videos. For all the fitting alterations in this book, there are corresponding simple videos to reference. There are QR codes that can be scanned with a smartphone which direct you to each fitting correction. The videos give you a quick visual of how to do each correction, so you never get stuck.Stop wasting your time and money sewing clothes that don’t fit well.It’s time to sew the clothes you love that fit.Si desea comprar este libro en español, puede encontrarlo escribiendo 'El libro de ajustes para patrones de costura' en el buscador. Read more

This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating, and customizing your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book!Fully illustrated and easy to use, this dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike.Fed up with fast fashion and keen to make your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Inside the pages of this sewing book you’ll discover:   • Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-color photography    • Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project    • 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments    • Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it.All the techniques and projects are graded by difficulty level, from the simple and straightforward to the more complex and challenging ones. Put your new-found knowledge to the test with 13 downloadable patterns that can be easily adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. Learn how to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside creative ideas for giving your old clothes new life!The Essential Guide to DressmakingSew Your Own Wardrobe guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favorite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style. Read more

Learn how to create fun sensory toys that young children will love!Project guide to sewing customizable soft baby books that match a child's interests and encourage learning through play10 designs for babies, each super cute, engaging, and featuring fun, simple objects and animals, including an elephant, jellyfish, and whale8 designs for toddlers that encourage learning at a very early age, including how to use zippers, tie a shoelace, and fasten a buttonBeginner-friendly overviews on the basic skills, notions, and other techniques required for sewing and crafting soft booksStep-by-step instructions for making a variety of book page patterns that can be mixed and matched for both babies and toddlersOn-the-go toys are perfect for keeping kids quietly occupied and engaged, improving their fine motor skills and ability to perform certain tasks as they quietly play with zippers, flags, button, doors, buckles, and other interactive elementsAuthor Lily Zunic is the founder of Craft, Learn, and Play, a craft blog for parents. Her work has been used as part of ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) for kids with psychological disordersKeep little hands and eyes busy by making fun sensory toys and soft books that babies and young children will love!Sewing Quiet Books for Children is a super simple guide to creating engaging and interactive activity books for kids that promote fine motor skills and learning through play. From how to theme a quiet book to learning the many creative ways of incorporating fabrics and interactive elements into fun, hands-on learning books for babies and toddlers, this is the complete beginner's guide to making customizable quiet books!The first-ever step-by-step book to sewing quiet books, this complete guide includes easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful illustrations, and various book page designs — ten for babies and eight for toddlers — to mix, match, and make. With buckles, buttons, secret doors, flaps, zippers, and tons of other interactive elements, kids will love learning how to do certain tasks just by playing with the pages!Creating soft books is just as fun and memorable for you as it is for babies and toddlers to play with them! Inside this 128-page book, you'll find tips and tricks for designing and making visually impactful and interactive fabric pages with vivid colors, playful patterns, and engaging textures; detailed step-by-step illustrations and photos to guide you through the basics of creating high-quality soft books that will endure hours of play; comprehensive information on materials, tools, and techniques; full-size, ready-to-use patterns, and more. With Sewing Quiet Books for Children, every creation will be a memorable keepsake for years to come!Whether you're brand new to sewing and crafting or having been doing it for years, Sewing Quiet Books for Children breaks down the process into simple, bite-sized chunks, and is the perfect source of inspiration for everyone!"As a mom of three and a Montessori educator for over 35 years, I found this book inspiring on multiple levels. I love how it offers developmentally appropriate activities and creates opportunities for joyous, practical, and playful repetition. So many great ideas to personalize and make books that will likely be passed on from generation to generation."—Linda King, Montessori Educator"What a fabulous way to use your sewing skills. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced stitcher, take a little time off from your 'regular sewing' to make some lifelong memories for the little ones you love."—Martha Campbell Pullen, PhD, Rockstar Sewing (TM) Read more

This informative and encouraging guide offers proven solutions to all of your most stubborn sewing problems. With a question-and-answer format that makes it easy to find what you need, Barbara Weiland Talbert includes tips on selecting the perfect patterns, choosing the right size needles, comparing seam types, and much more. No matter your sewing experience or whether you prefer to use a machine or sew by hand, The Sewing Answer Book will help you hone your skills while inspiring you to try new and exciting techniques. Read more

FINALLY... A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE THAT TAKES YOU FROM SEWING ZERO TO SEWING HERO!Tired of clothes that don't fit quite right?Wish you could create unique pieces that express your personal style?Do you struggle to achieve professional-looking results?But what if you could take control? What if you could revamp your entire wardrobe without breaking the bank, all while having a blast and unleashing your inner fashion designer?"The Sewing Bible" is your key to unlocking a world of personalized style, creative freedom, and serious savings. This isn't your grandma's sewing book - it's a practical, modern guide packed with easy-to-follow techniques and projects that will have you stitching like a pro in no time.Inside this book, you will learn:EFFORTLESS TECHNIQUES: Master Essential Sewing Skills Without The Frustration, Even If You've Never Touched A Needle And Thread Before.WARDROBE RESCUE: Give Your Old Clothes A Stunning Makeover With Simple Alterations And Upcycling Tricks.MONEY-SAVING MAGIC: Slash Your Clothing Budget By Repairing, Restyling, And Creating Your Own Unique Pieces.FIT LIKE A GLOVE: Say Goodbye To Frumpy Fits! Learn To Adjust Patterns And Create Clothes That Flatter Your Figure.ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION: Reduce Waste And Embrace Sustainability By Repurposing Fabrics And Giving Old Garments New Life.DESIGNER SECRETS: Discover Professional Finishing Touches That Will Make Your Creations Look Polished And Store-bought.CONFIDENCE BOOST: Become A Sewing Whiz And Tackle Any Project With The Skills And Knowledge To Succeed.Skeptical? Maybe you've tried sewing before and felt overwhelmed. Or perhaps you think it's too time-consuming or requires expensive equipment. "The Sewing Bible" breaks down those barriers with clear instructions, practical advice, and a focus on achievable projects that build your skills step-by-step.This isn't just another sewing book; it's your personal style revolution.Purchase "The Sewing Bible" NOW.Just Scroll Back Up and Click "Buy Now" and start creating the wardrobe of your dreams today! Read more

Here are 35 brilliant projects that will help you learn how to sew. If you've never used a needle and thread before, don't worry - start with the Sewing Techniques section, which simply explains how to do every stitch. Then pick something to make from one of the four chapters. In the Toys chapter, you'll find juggling animals, sock monsters and rag dolls, while in Fashion Fun, there are gorgeous bags, hair accessories and more. Next, discover some brilliant Decorations - from hanging felt stars to pretty lavender bags. Finally, Great Gifts is packed with ideas, such as the finger puppet cards, felt egg cosies or the sausage dog draft excluder. All the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow; plus, each project has a grade so that you can start with easy sewing and move onto using more advanced stitches as you get better at it. Read more

From just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-size patterns to cater for dress sizes 2 to 42.Creative Book Awards 2024 - Winner - Best Sewing Book from Crafts Beautiful MagazineLet Dressmaker Helen Rhiannon guide you through every step of the process to help you create a classic, customized dress that’s perfect for your body and your personal style.There’s a pattern for every size and shape (2-42). Simply choose the size closest to your own measurements, trace off your pattern pieces, create a sample in calico and alter it to your unique shape. Then, choose from a selection of basic, but beautiful, neckline, sleeve and skirt options – from classic V-necklines to flouncy Fifties-style circle skirts – to make your dress your very own.Basic techniques needed are covered at the start of the book – including seam allowances, notches, cutting out, pinning, machine sewing and finishing.The basic sewing kit you need is covered, as well as fabric advice and advice on lining.There are 4 style options each for sleeves and necklines, including a flared sleeve, a capped sleeve, a sweetheart neckline or a boatneck; and 5 skirt options, including a fitted pencil-style skirt, a zhuzhy circle skirt, and an A-Line, with or without pleats. The 5 patterns can be put together to create 80 different dress styles; adapted to make 4 different skirts or 4 tops; or the pattern for the straight skirt can be joined to any of the bodice patterns to make a straight dress.Let Helen take you from novice to creator of your own bespoke clothes with this exhaustive guide Read more

Learn more than 130 fully illustrated techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for home and to wear.Packed with step-by-step photography and clear instructions, The Crochet Book has everything you need to crochet a gorgeous array of clothing, soft furnishings, and toys. Get to grips with your first crochet hook, work a range of classic granny squares, and discover how to craft delicate lace and openwork pieces. Practise your newly learned skills on simple projects as you move through the book, or dive straight into the dedicated projects chapter, which includes amigurumi and toy designs, blankets and cushions, and individual clothing for children and adults.Inside The Crochet Book you will find: - Easy-to-follow directions with close up photos of the stitches.- Over 130 key techniques and 80 projects to create.- Advice on yarn and tools.Newly updated with a fresh design and brand-new photography that shows the stitches with gorgeous clarity. Learn how to read patterns so you can go from novice to expert crocheter in no time! Whether a gift or self-purchase for first-time crocheters who are keen to master the basics and progress at their own pace or experienced crocheters of all levels looking for an at-a-glance visual reference for tricky techniques, The Crochet Book is sure to delight. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery: So why stop there? If you like The Crochet Book, then why not try The Sewing Book - the only sewing reference book you will ever need to create stunning stitches and so much more! Read more

This is the most comprehensive book about sewing machines available, yet is easy to navigate and understand. From basics to expert, it's two books in one, an efficient sewing machine guide and in-depth reference book that can stay with you for years to come. Starting with introductory chapters on how to use a sewing machine, the book quickly progresses to in-depth coverage of advanced subjects. Both home machines and industrial machines are covered with sections dedicated to modern machines and vintage machines. Chapters on fabric, thread, stitches, needles, feet and setting up a sewing room will help unlock your creativity.

From straight stitch machines to electronic machines over 100 of the most popular home and industrial machines are featured with insights on capabilities for each type of machine. Older machines can have a service life of 80 years or more and are better suited for some types of work. For other applications a modern electronic machine with the latest features may be needed. The chapter on buying recommendations will help you figure out what type of machine and features are best suited for your type of sewing.

Most people have a love/hate relationship with their sewing machines. They love them when the machine is working good, but hate them when frustrating problems arise. This book will empower you to eliminate the hate part of the relationship and put you in control of your machine. In-depth chapters on adjusting tension, troubleshooting and maintenance will help you handle most problems with ease and to know which problems not to tackle.

The Sewing Machine Master Guide was written as both an eBook and print book using optimized re-flowable formatting for a perfect presentation on small or large devices. Everything from a basic eBook reader or Kindle to a large screen PC or Mac is supported.

Why the low price? Electronic publishing and print-on-demand is used with distribution to many countries worldwide. The pricing reflects this new technology and distribution model. Read more

Get the book that's on every crafty kid's gift list—super fun sewing projects for kids ages 6 to 9!From an adorable Needle House to an awesome Pizza Pencil Case, there are so many things that can be sewn with just a needle and thread. Packed with beginner techniques for both hand sewing and machine sewing, Sewing for Kids takes you stitch-by-stitch from threading a needle to making your own Fingerless Gloves.Get started with the ins and outs of hand sewing, like how to tie a knot or sew a whipstitch, and before you know it, you'll be sewing on a sewing machine! Wow your friends with your own hand-sewn Fruit Purse—then, take your sewing up a notch with machine projects like a Winter Beanie and Shark Tail Blanket.Sewing for beginners—Start stitching with easy-to-understand techniques, safety rules, basic stitches to build on, and tips for filling your sewing kit.Something for everyone—These fun and funky hand-sewing and machine-sewing projects increase in difficulty so you can get comfortable sewing and then practice your skills.So much to choose from—Have a blast sewing handmade goods, like a Sloth Backpack Charm, a Tic-Tac-Toe Pillow, and a Beanbag Chair—and customize your crafts with tips to make them your own.With this sewing book for kids, you'll have tons of fun and learn an impressive skill you'll use for the rest of your life. Read more

The great desire of a fashionable woman of the present day, is to possess a costume which is like nothing ever seen before.
Peterson’s Magazine, April 1865

The art of the hoop was an everchanging ideal. During the 1860s the shape of the crinoline shifted from a simple cage-hoop to panniers, with styles updating almost monthly. Ladies of means seemed desperate to stay a la mode, and even middle-class women tried to keep up.

Fashion magazines were studied and dissected, scoured for details on how each effect was created, how seams were manipulated, and where hems fell. They learned why changes were made, when they went out of date, and how to recreate the styles they liked. And, of course, the American civil war intruded.

But the 1860s were difficult for dressmakers, since fashions changed so rapidly. Styles cycled between the ages, from Louis XV. to Marie Antoinette, and even tried forays into high-waisted Empire dresses.

This book compiles sewing and fashion advice given in books and magazines during the 1860s, given in the words of writers of that time. Each entry shows the name and date of the periodical quoted. It has three sections:
1) Sewing tips and fashion advice
2) Fabric cleaning and care.
3) Bibliography of magazines and books I found useful.

I’ve included over 960 black and white period engravings to help show the details of their work. Read more

Have you ever thought about making your own clothing, but weren’t sure where to start? Do you hear sewing terms that are unfamiliar and feel like you don’t know enough to begin sewing? Are you hoping to find a creative outlet that allows you to make a wide variety of creations for you, your family, your friends, and your home? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you...50 Things to Know about Sewing by author Christine Anderson offers an approach to beginning’s sewing that is clear, fun, and easy to read. Most books on sewing tell you about complicated sewing techniques or precision-led projects. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book offers a more forgiving approach to creative sewing. This book helps you to understand sewing, while also allowing for your own creativity to lead you. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, creativity improves your problem-solving skills and quality of life. Studies have also shown that creative people deal with uncertainty more easily and give you a different, more positive perspective on situations. Sewing is a wonderful way to unleash creativity and make something brand new to keep in the process! In these pages you'll discover that you can sew anything you like, without getting hung up on fancy sewing terms and techniques. This book will help you unlock your creative gift of sewing and help you to see yourself and the problems or uncertainties of life in a new light. By the time you finish this book, you will feel confident to turn on the sewing machine and start cutting into a new sewing project! So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did. Read more

Step-by-step instructions reveal the secrets used by high-fashion designers and allow the reader to duplicate the design detail found in expensive designer clothes Read more