Dressmaking: 200 Q&A: Questions Answered on Everything from Stitching Seams - Mary McCarthy

Dressmaking: 200 Q&A: Questions Answered on Everything from Stitching Seams - Mary McCarthy

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Full bibliographic data for Dressmaking: 200 Q&A

Title

Dressmaking: 200 Q&A

Subtitle

Questions Answered on Everything from Stitching Seams to Setting in Sleeves

Authors and contributors

By (author) Mary McCarthy

Physical properties

Format: Hardback
Number of pages: 224
Width: 203 mm
Height: 188 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight: 567 g

Audience

General/trade

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9780764165443
ISBN 10: 0764165445

Classifications

BISAC category code:CRA035000
Nielsen BookScan Product Class:T11.6
BISAC category code:CRA009000
Dewey:646.404
BISAC category code:FAM000000
Dewey:646.404
BICMainSubject:VFV

Publisher

Barron's Educational Series

Imprint name

Barron's Educational Series

Publication date

01 September 2012

Publication City/Country

US

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(back cover) Got a dressmaking problem you can't solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to achieve a range of dressmaking skills? "Dressmaking 200 Q&A "will come to your rescue, answering 200 questions on a wide variety of dressmaking topics. Questions designed for beginners and experienced dressmakers Helpful advice from a leading expert on all aspects of dressmaking Clear, detailed illustrations help explain specific techniques and effects Chapters cover measurements and fitting, cutting out fabric, hand sewing, sewing pleats, collars and sleeves, and much more 200 Q&A Titles from Barron's Alterations and Repairs 200 Q&A Beading 200 Q&A Crochet 200 Q&A Dressmaking 200 Q&A Freeform Embroidery 200 Q&A Knitting 200 Q&A Patchwork 200 Q&A Quilting 200 Q&A Sewing Patterns 200 Q&A

Main description

The newest addition to Barron's 200 Q&A series for needlecraft enthusiasts employs the easy-reference Q&A format as it provides practical solutions to the 200 most frequent problems do-it-yourself dressmakers encounter. Typical questions with answers and instructions include-- How do I sew a zipper into a seam? Can I shorten a zipper? What scissors should I use when cutting out fabric? What is a seam ripper? What is a raglan sleeve? Other questions deal with machine stitching, hand-sewing, measuring and fitting, waistbands and belts, tucks and pleats, collars and necklines, and sleeves and pockets. More than 200 color illustrations supplement most answers with visual demonstrations.