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Guide to Fashion Sewing 4th Edition

ISBN: 9781563674501 | 1563674505
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Fairchild Books
Pub. Date: 6/30/2006

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SummaryTable of Contents
- Identifying Fashion Fabrics - The Sewing Machine and Sewing Equipment - Body Types and Size Charts - The Pattern - Method to This Madness - Stitches - Seams - Darts - Pleats and Tucks - Bias and Bias Treatments - Sewing with Knits - Zippers - Pockets - Sleeves - Collars - Necklines - Facings and Interfacings - Linings - Waistlines - Hems - Closures

This new edition of the highly successful classic on fashion sewing retains the large helpful illustrations and easy-to-read text of previous editions. The text is org... MORE
Prefacexi
Acknowledgmentsxii
Identifying Fashion Fabrics
1(16)
Identifying Fashion Fabrics
... MORE(10)
Lining Fabrics
12(1)
Interfacings
13(4)
The Sewing Machine and Sewing Equipment
17(20)
Sewing Machines
18(13)
Sewing Equipment and Tools
31(3)
Pressing Equipment and Tools
34(1)
Pressing Methods
35(2)
Body Types and Size Charts
37(8)
Body Types and Size Charts
38(2)
Body Types and Size Charts for Children
40(2)
Body Types and Size Charts for Adolescents
42(1)
Body Types and Size Charts for Men
43(2)
The Pattern
45(14)
Selecting a Pattern
46(3)
Quick and Easy Fittings
49(3)
Pattern and Fabric Layout
52(5)
Transferring Pattern Markings
57(2)
Method to This Madness
59(12)
Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions
60(9)
Assembly Procedures
69(2)
Stitches
71(12)
Key Terms and Concepts
72(3)
Crimping and Ease Stitching
75(1)
Gathering
76(2)
Stretching and Sewing Elastic
78(2)
Hand Hemming Stitches
80(3)
Seams
83(24)
Key Terms and Concepts
84(2)
Seams
86(17)
Seam Finishes
103(4)
Darts
107(10)
Key Terms and Concepts
108(2)
Straight Tapered Dart
110(2)
Shaped Tapered Dart
112(2)
Cut-Away Dart
114(2)
Fisheye Dart
116(1)
Pleats and Tucks
117(10)
Key Terms and Concepts
118(2)
Pleats
120(4)
Tucks
124(3)
Bias and Bias Treatments
127(12)
Key Terms and Concepts
128(1)
Finishing Bias-Cut Garments
129(1)
Cutting Bias Strips
130(1)
Joining Bias Strips
131(1)
Single Bias Binding
132(2)
French Bias Binding
134(2)
Spaghetti Tubing
136(3)
Sewing with Knits
139(16)
Key Terms and Concepts
140(3)
Seams on Knit Fabrics
143(2)
Knit Bands
145(2)
Knit Bias Binding
147(2)
Knit Rugby Placket With Knit Collar
149(3)
Knit Extended Band
152(1)
Sewing Panties
153(2)
Zippers
155(16)
Key Terms and Concepts
156(3)
Railroad, or Centered, Zipper Application
159(2)
Lapped Zipper Application
161(2)
Mock Fly-Front Zipper Application
163(3)
Fly-Front Zipper Application
166(3)
Invisible Zipper Application
169(2)
Pockets
171(34)
Key Terms and Concepts
172(2)
Patch Pocket
174(2)
Lined Patch Pocket
176(2)
Lined Patch Pocket With Facing
178(2)
Self-Lined Patch Pocket
180(2)
Front Hip Pocket
182(2)
In-Seam Pocket
184(2)
Patch Pocket with Flap or Decorative Flap
186(3)
Welt Bound Pocket
189(4)
One-Piece Bound Buttonhole Pocket
193(4)
Lined Bound Buttonhole Pocket
197(3)
Bound Flap Pocket
200(5)
Sleeves
205(24)
Key Terms and Concepts
206(2)
Sleeve Designs
208(6)
Sleeve Plackets
214(7)
Sleeve Cuffs
221(8)
Collars
229(24)
Key Terms and Concepts
230(4)
Flat, Stand, or Roll Collar
234(2)
Shirt Collar with Separate Stand
236(2)
Burrito/Sandwich Collar
238(2)
Tie Collar
240(1)
Attaching a Collar with Front and Back Facings
241(2)
Attaching a Collar Without a Back Facing
243(2)
Attaching a Collar Without Facings
245(2)
Shawl Collar
247(3)
Revere Collar
250(3)
Necklines
253(14)
Key Terms and Concepts
254(1)
Shirt Neckline Placket
255(4)
Tailored Shirt Placket
259(2)
Hidden Button Placket
261(2)
Budget Shirt Placket
263(4)
Facings and Interfacings
267(14)
Key Terms and Concepts
268(2)
Interfacing
270(4)
Facing
274(7)
Linings
281(14)
Key Terms and Concepts
282(1)
Free-Hanging Skirt Lining
283(2)
Free-Hanging Pants Lining
285(2)
Vest Lining
287(4)
Bustier Lining
291(4)
Tailoring
295(14)
Key Terms and Concepts
296(1)
Tailored Jacket with Notched Collar
297(9)
Notched Collar in an Unlined Jacket
306(3)
Waistlines
309(18)
Key Terms and Concepts
310(2)
Traditional Straight Waistband
312(2)
Tailored Straight Waistband
314(2)
Belt Carriers
316(2)
Elastic Waistband
318(2)
Drawstring Waistband
320(1)
Faced Waistline
321(1)
Attaching a Bodice to a Skirt
322(1)
Thread Loop for Buttonhole or Belt
323(2)
Outside Casing
325(1)
Elastic Enclosed in a Waistline Seam
326(1)
Hems
327(8)
Key Terms and Concepts
328(2)
Marking and Turning a Hem
330(2)
Corner Hem
332(1)
Mitered Hem
333(2)
Closures
335(10)
Key Terms and Concepts
336(1)
Buttons and Buttonholes
337(8)
Glossary345(8)
Appendix A353(2)
Appendix B355(2)
Index357

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