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The bestselling guide to sewing gets a freshening up! And it’s from Vogue®: the most respected name in needlework. A trusted classic since 1975, Vogue® Sewing has remained a consistent bestseller and sewer’s favorite. Now it’s been fully revised and updated, with the latest information and all-new photographs and illustrations, introduction, and page layout. From choosing a machine to mastering couture techniques, it covers everything stitchers need to know to make professional and fashionable garments. It’s certain to remain the premier sourcebook for sewers everywhere. This technique-rich Vogue’® manual contains comprehensive instructions for understanding pattern markings, selecting fabrics and notions, hand-stitching and mending, pressing, and measuring to fit. Everything’s beautifully laid out, with charts and detailed explanations. And as it teaches, it also steers you to the right project for your sewing level, with a plethora of photos that showcase different options for both beginners and those more expert with a needle. ...
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For over 30 years, Vogue® Sewing has been the seminal fashion sewing guide: the 2006 revision alone sold over 40,000 copies! Now, this indispensable classic has been distilled down to its key elements in a concise, easy-to-reference manual. From choosing fabrics to couture techniques, it provides immediate access to all the information stitchers need to make professional, fashionable garments. Take a pattern profile and learn about notions, the overlock machine, and other sewing tools. Prepare to start stitching with instructions on straightening ends, cutting, matching fabric at the seams, and marking accurately. The full range of construction techniques includes everything from interfacing and collars to cuffs, waistlines, and zippers. Sewers will particularly appreciate the small handy size and stay-flat spiral binding. ...
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The second in a trio of essential Stitchionaries from the experts at Vogue® Knitting—a knitter’s most trusted source of information. No other book on the subject offers material that’s as rich or as comprehensive as this! Vogue® Knitting’s second superlative Stitchionary presents an expansive collection of cable stitches culled from the magazine’s unmatched archives. Perfect for inspiring the design process and enhancing garments, it's the ultimate “swatch bonanza” for crazed knitters obsessed with trying new stitches. The options range from simple to expert level, so everyone can find something appropriate. And all the stitches—Allover, Braid, Combo, Diamond, and Pretzel—are organized thematically and shown in large, close-up images. With its clear, concise instructions, charts, and superb photos of more than 200 pattern stitches, this will become an indispensable reference in every knitter’s library. ...
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