The Act of Sewing: How to Make and Modify Clothes to Wear Every Day

Read more Learn the Basics of Sewing Tools As with any pursuit, there's always a balance between making sure to have the right tool for the job and making do with whatever might be on hand. You will learn what tools are absolutely necessary, items that would be nice to have, and notions you might only rarely use. Terminology Whether or not your sewing knowledge is in need of a refresh, you will be introduced to basic terminology including: stitch settings, tension, seam allowance, pinning, backstitching, basting, and gathering. Fabric Whether you walk into your local store or browse from fabric online, the wide choice is quite staggering. When choosing fabric for a project, it is important to consider the type of garment you're making as well as the mechanics of how clothing works. Read more Start with Four Foundation Patterns Top If you are new to sewing, this simple top with built-in sleeves will make a great entry point for making your first garment. Skirt This skirt hits just below the knees, and the elastic waist makes it as easy to wear as it is to sew. Trousers Trousers are a basic element for every handmade wardrobe. Shirt The set-in sleeves give the garment a more tailored look at the shoulder while still having a relaxed fit. Read more Make It Your Own Adjustments The four foundation patterns are the springboards, and they are ripe for adjustment. Now you can learn different ways to tailor the garments to your unique body shape or fit preferences. Modifications & Embellishments There's a uniqueness gained from sewing your own clothes. Why have a closet full of things that you're lukewarm about, when you can make and remake those items that you feel great about? Combining Patterns Be bold and alter to your heart's content! Completely change the structure by combining the patterns to create even more iterations. Put them all together to create garments as unique as you are. Read more

Details e-book The Act of Sewing

🗸 Author(s): Sonya Philip
🗸 Title: The Act of Sewing: How to Make and Modify Clothes to Wear Every Day
🗸 Rating : 4.7 from 5 stars (214 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle

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