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Elementary sewing skills / Carolyn N.K. Denham ; words and pictures by Roderick Field.

Summary:

Have sewing questions? This super-stylish handbook has the answers! Created by Merchant & Mills, this handy volume provides a thorough overview of sewing--from tools and materials, to measuring and marking, to seaming and hemming, to adding buttons, zips, and finishing touches. And it's all seasoned with homegrown tips on essential good practice, so you'll successfully master any sewing project you take on.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781909397415 (hbk)
  • ISBN: 1909397415 (hbk)
  • Physical Description: 160 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 19 cm
  • Publisher: London : Pavilion, 2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Merchant & Mills".
Includes index.
Subject:
Sewing.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Emily Carr University of Art + Design TT705 .D46 2014 (Text) 30245022 Book Volume hold Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    Presents a handbook for sewing, discussing the tools and materials, measuring and marking, and how to add finishing touches.
  • Grand Central Pub

    A super-stylish new handbook from Merchant & Mills containing all the answers to sewing’s most frequently asked questions. Providing an overview on the art of sewing, this handy volume is packed with information on the tools and materials you will need, seasoned with homegrown tips on essential good practice.

  • Grand Central Pub
    Have sewing questions? This super-stylish handbook has the answers! Created by Merchant & Mills, this handy volume provides a thorough overview of sewing—from tools and materials, to measuring and marking, to seaming and hemming, to adding buttons, zips, and finishing touches. And it's all seasoned with homegrown tips on essential good practice, so you'll successfully master any sewing project you take on.
  • HARPERCOLL

    A super-stylish new handbook from Merchant & Mills containing all the answers to sewing’s most frequently asked questions.

    Providing an overview on the art of sewing, this handy volume is packed with information on the tools and materials you will need, seasoned with homegrown tips on essential good practice.

    Topics given the full Merchant & Mills treatment range from the planning stages through to putting the finishing touches to your project. Measuring and marking, form (including darts and gathering), seams, ease, hems, interfacing and closures such as buttons and zips are all covered. There is expert advice on using and understanding patterns, performing basic alterations, and of course plenty of tips on making the most of any dressmaker's best friend – the iron.

    Successful sewing is very achievable: just make sure that you have this book to hand at all times, and bear in mind the Merchant & Mills motto: do it once, do it well.

  • HARPERCOLL
    A super-stylish new handbook from Merchant & Mills containing all the answers to sewing’s most frequently asked questions.