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Dressmaking: 200 Q&A: Questions Answered on Everything from Stitching Seams to Setting in Sleeves
Dressmaking 200 QA Questions Answered on Everything from Stitching Seams to Setting in Sleeves Author:Mary McCarthy 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 ... more »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.« less