For Sale Sewing Books

For Sale Sewing Books

Books - have only one of each - (shipping paid by buyer):

Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry-edited by Susan Huxley

$12

Hundreds of clear photos, excellent step-by-step instructions, dozens of trade secrets from industry experts, and an A-to-Z approach make this one of the outstanding guides on the subject. Besides wonderful coverage of equipment choices and construction techniques, there is terrific information on altering commercial patterns to customize every detail for individual figure specifics, making a muslin, working with various fabric and interfacing types, and layout and cutting. This is an essential addition to any novice's sewing library; the more-experienced garment maker will also find it a very useful reference.

This volume provides one of the most thorough step-by-step explanations of techniques in a long time--a massive number of insider secrets and tips garnered from five experts. Every one of the chapters reveals at least one piece of information that home sewers probably don't know; an awl, for instance, is invaluable for controlling fabric near the machine's presser foot. And the way to fix a nonfitting thimble is, simply, to step on it. Photographs aplenty showcase all subjects, from the benefits of buying a serger machine to the tricks involved in stitching a designer elasticized waistband.

248 pages Hardcover book and has not been used.

shipping weight 3 lbs ($2.20 bookrate)

How to Draft Basic Patterns - 4th edition - Kopp, Rolfo, Zelin, Gross

$20

This book provides the principles and instructions for drafting slopers through standard or individual measurements. The slopers developed from this text will generate the mose basic structured designs. They are also the foundation to such sub-slopers as the one-dart waist sloper, kimono sloper, raglan sloper, shift sloper and others.

Measurements are from the Wolf Form Company, however individual measurements can be substituted provided that they are taken accurately and in the manner illustrated in the text.

Paperback, 135 pages

Shipping weight 2 lbs ($1.75 bookrate)

Note: This book is referenced in the book below, Designing Apparel Through the Flat Pattern .

Can purchase both for $40.

Designing Apparel Through the Flat Pattern - 6th edition - Kopp, Rolfo, Zelin, Gross

$30

I highly recommend this book to anyone who drafts patterns, from beginner to expert. Not only can one use this information for current styles, but can also apply these techniques for historic and fantasy costume. The text is straightforward and easy to follow, and the illustrations are simple and clearly marked. Enjoy!

Shipping weight 5 lbs. Bookrate 5lb = $3.10

Book has not been used.

Note:

How to Draft Basic Patterns above is work book that goes along with this text. Can purchase both for $40.