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A-Z of Sewing for SmockersPrice: $34.95The smocking is finished and looks fabulous. What do you do now?
Have you ever been frustrated by sleeves that won’t sit properly or a hemline that droops? What is the difference between a sleeve cuff and a sleeve band? Does the stitching show on your piping no matter how hard you try to avoid it? How do you trim a collar so that it has a perfectly curved edge?
The answers to all these questions, plus many more, are contained within the pages of this book, the perfect companion to the A-Z of Smocking.
Like most tasks, constructing a smocked garment is made easier if you have the right equipment. You’ll find detailed information about the tools and materials to use as well as a multitude of hints and information to help you perfect the techniques.
Just imagine opening up this ‘how to guide’ to find 582 step-by-step photographs with simple instructions for you to learn 78 different construction techniques!
You’ll find everything you need to know for turning your smocked dress into an heirloom – order your copy today!
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The world famous A-Z Series has sold more than 2.2 million copies worldwide. The 7th title in this series of indispensable needlework guides is a must have for any sewer.
Semi-hardcover, Concealed spiral binding, 228mm x 218mm wide, 128pp
You’ll learn the following construction techniques:
Angel sleeves, armholes, assembling the garment, back placket, back skirt, basic square yoke, belts, bias, binding, blocking and shaping, bound edge, bound seam, collars, cumberbunds, cutting out, double (French) binding, double layered sash, embroidering a collar after construction, faggoting, false hem, flat felled seam, flat seam, fasteners, french seam, frilled collar, frilled and piped collar, gathering, grading seams, hand stitching binding, handmade buttonholes, heirloom
sewing, hemming into a tuck, hems, inserting lace, inserting sleeves, interfacing, joining entredeux to flat fabric, joining entredeux to flat lace, joining entredeux to gathered fabric, joining flat fabric to entredeux, joining flat fabric to gathered lace, joining flat fabric to flat lace, joining gathered fabric to entredeux, lace edged scallops, lace insertion scallops, machine hem stitch, marking seamlines, necklines, peter pan collar, pin stitch, pinning the pattern, piping, plain hem, pleating, preparing and pleating a bishop, pressing, rolling and whipping, sashes, scalloped hem, shoulder seams, single binding, sleeve bands, sleeve binding, sleeve plackets, sleeve puffs, sleeve interlining, sleeves, straightening the lower edge of a bishop, tailor’s tacks, topstitching, trimming and clipping seams, tucks, turning through seams, tying a sash, underarm seam, understitch, washing, working with collars. | |
Customer Reviews |
| by Raelene Grueber |
Date Added: Wednesday 05 March, 2008 |
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I am new to smocking and was not sure of how difficult it would be. This book is written in easy to understand terms, and covers more than I thought when I initially bought it.
It is very thorough and explains even the most basic terms of sewing. After looking through this book and seeing the Step by Step instructions and photos I know I can complete projects with ease. I have many books from the A-Z series and I think this has proven to be the most informative and can be used by smockers and dressmakers alike.
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Sew Today Magazine UK |
Date Added: Monday 10 April, 2006 |
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"If you already know how to create smocking designs, this book is the perfect complement to that knowledge. Learn how to turn smocking designs into a beautiful garment following the construction techniques detailed in clear and easy steps. The spiral bound pages allow you to flip easily through the initial pages of general information on equipment, patterns, interfacings and linings onto sewing techniques such as gathering, piping, pleating, pressing and binding. Everything is covered from sleeve puffs and hemming to tying a sash. Instructions are clearly accompanied by numbered photographs with instructions, plus hints and tips from the experts. This book is the natural follow-on from the A-Z of Smocking."
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Piecework Magazine USA |
Date Added: Friday 18 November, 2005 |
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'Written for stitchers who love to smock but need to learn how to put a garment together, A-Z of Sewing for Smockers, the seventh book in the A-Z Needlework Series, covers all aspects of the construction of any garment, smocked or not, through meticulous photographs. A detailed discussion of sewing tools and fabrics, together with charts of children's standard body measurements and fabric requirements for smocked garments, make this book even more helpful.'
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Lesley Fletcher |
Date Added: Tuesday 29 June, 2004 |
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A absolute must for all smockers. Finally get all those garments finished. Great for the complete beginners to ladies who have been sewing for some time. Quite a few new tips, I can't wait to try.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Amanda Bergamin |
Date Added: Sunday 27 June, 2004 |
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I have just purchased this book. This is the best A-Z in the series. A must for all home sewers. All my questions answered and a great reference guide to help turn my sewing into heirlooms.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Janna Ramsey |
Date Added: Friday 25 June, 2004 |
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Love, love, love this book! I've always enjoyed smocking but not construction -- I think this book will make it a lot easier. Clear instructions with wonderful photos. I highly recommend it!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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