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ISBN / ISSN:
9781561586622

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NZ$ 56.00 each
Hardback
Author: Sandra Betzina
Published by: TAUN
Sandra Betzina does just that in More Fabric Savvy. Sandra has taken the fear out of selecting and sewing 100 fabrics by providing the essential information you need to create the perfect garment or home dec project. This indispensable, easy-to-use reference now includes over 100 tips and the latest new fabrics and threads, a stain removal guide and a lining chart, and even a "burn test" chart to determine a fabric's content. This book belongs on every sewer's shelf.

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9780873415552

Adventures with Polarfleece order quantity
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NZ$ 90.00 each
Hardback
Author: Cornwell
Published by: Krause Publications
160 pages · 200 color photos
150 color illustrations

 
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9780875969336

Betty's Book of Laundry Secrets order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
Paperback
Author: Betty Faust
Published by: Rodale Press

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9780801981951

The ABC's of Serging order quantity
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NZ$ 43.00 each
Paperback
Author: Tammy Young and Lori Bottom
Published by: Krause Publications
160 pages · 8-page color section

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9780801984969

The Art of Manipulating Fabric order quantity
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NZ$ 80.00 each
Paperback
Author: Collette Wolff
Published by: Krause Publications
Demonstrates the techniques of gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting, and shows examples of hundreds of single and combined effects.

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9780935278439

Fit for Real People order quantity
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NZ$ 75.00 each
Paperback
Author: Pati Palmer
Published by: Palmer-Pletsch Associates
Provides step-by-step instructions for fitting women's patterns for all shapes and sizes, and presents techniques for sewing and creating personalized designs.

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9780632065011

Dress Pattern Designing order quantity
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NZ$ 89.00 each
Hardback
Author: Natalie Bray
Published by: Blackwell Science Ltd
The techniques Natalie Bray pioneered and perfected revolutionised dress pattern designing, assisting the rise of the modern fashion industry. Her teaching has had a profound influence on design, production and education and her works are classics: fashions change but the principles of designing patterns in the flat do not.

This book - the most popular of Natalie Bray's three works - covers the basic course and includes measurement and block patterns, circular patterns, simple pattern designing, yokes, dart manipulation, sleeves, collars and necklines, skirts, and the one-piece dress foundation.

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9780632065028

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NZ$ 89.00 each
Hardback
Author: Natalie Bray
Published by: Blackwell Science Ltd
The techniques Natalie Bray pioneered and perfected revolutionized dress pattern designing, assisting the rise of the modern fashion industry. This book covers advanced cutting, lingerie, tailoring and children's clothes.

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9781405131414

Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear : 4th Ed order quantity
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NZ$ 68.00 each
Hardback
Author: Winifred Aldrich
Published by: Blackwell Publishing
Since the first edition was published in 1980, Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear has become established as the standard work on this subject and has proved invaluable as both a textbook for students and a reference source for the practising designer.
The 3rd edition has been fully revised and reorganised to further increase the usefulness of the book and to reflect the changes that have occured during the last six years.

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9780632054671

Pattern Cutting for Women's Tailored Jackets order quantity
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NZ$ 75.00 each
Hardback
Author: Winifred Aldrich
Published by: Blackwell Science Ltd
The term 'tailored' has changed as methods of manufacture and the retailing of clothes have evolved. This book demonstrates the wide range of cutting methods used to produce garments which are described as 'tailored' jackets. Although the main focus is on modern methods of producing clothing, a rich and complex cutting tradition is acknowledged and used. It is hoped that the modern garment designer will be inspired to rediscover methods that retain their validity today.


The different approaches to 'tailored' cutting are described under three headings: bespoke cutting, engineered cutting and style cutting. The rich heritage of the latter came from the tremendous creativity that was unleashed by women's emancipation at the beginning of the twentieth century and the merging of tailored styles with fashionable clothing. The section on style cutting has therefore derived some of the cutting techniques from that period, thus ... more

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9780935278576

Pants for Real People order quantity
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NZ$ 65.00 each
Paperback
Author: Pati Palmer
Published by: Palmer-Pletsch Associates
This pattern book features step-by-step instructions on fitting and sewing pants for women of all different body types using the twin techniques of tissue- and fabric-fitting. Important sewing choices are highlighted, including choosing fabrics, selecting appropriate alteration tools, and finding styles that are most flattering. The fit-as-you-sew process of making pants is illustrated with progressive photographs of fitting pants for nine women of different size and shapes. Covered are a variety of styles including non-roll and expandable waistbands; centered, lapped, and invisible zippers; faced and contour waistlines; and cargo, double welt, and simple side seam pockets.

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9781589232273

The Perfect Fit order quantity
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NZ$ 47.00 each
Author: ed
Published by: Creative Publications
Good fit improves the comfort and appearance of any garment and is the reason many people sew their own clothes. However, it’s common to worry about ruining a pattern when you cut it apart to make a fitting adjustment. The Perfect Fit makes pattern alterations easy with proven methods illustrated step-by-step. This complete guide includes analyzing a figure, measuring the body, customizing the pattern, and fine-tuning the fit with small adjustments like moving buttons and reshaping darts. The Perfect Fit shows how to change a commercial pattern sized for millions of women into a sewing blueprint sized to fit your figure alone.

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9780632052653

Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear : 3rd Ed order quantity
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NZ$ 78.00 each
Hardback
Author: Winifred Aldrich
Published by: Blackwell Science Ltd
Hundreds of stylish illustrations and clear, concise instructions are used to illustrate this flexible system of pattern cutting, offering both students and designers the means to achieve original, well-cut designs. The children's clothing market has changed remarkably during the last decade, and this standard work has been totally revised and rewritten to reflect new developments, including the increasing importance of knitted fabrics and the fashion consciousness of today's mothers.

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9780632020331

Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear order quantity
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NZ$ 87.00 each
Paperback
Author: Ann Haggar (Lecturer, St Martin's School of Art)
Published by: Blackwell Science Ltd
Readers are shown how to derive the basic lingerie blocks and how to adapt them for creative design. Pattern cutting for underwear, nightwear, beach and leisurewear is fully illustrated and dealt with in detail. Sewing techniques are explained and blocks for stretch fabric are provided. Since the dividing line between lingerie and some types of lightweight clothing has become less defined recently, the book also shows how to adapt lingerie blocks to other categories of clothing.

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9781561585724

Power Sewing Step-by-step order quantity
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NZ$ 65.00 each
Paperback
Author: Sandra Betzina
Published by: TAUN
A photographic guide to practical techniques

Sewing is both a practical and a passionate pursuit, and Sandra Betzina's enthusiasm for sewing has won her a loyal following. Now Betzina has taken her energy, talent, and expertise and put them into one vibrant volume: Power Sewing Step-by-Step.

This book is fully illustrated with more than 500 photos of step-by-step processes and beautiful finished garments. Join Sandra in her sewing room as she teaches you how to build a wardrobe, how to make flattering fashion choices, and shows hundreds of great sewing techniques that will have you sewing like a pro in no time. The book also includes lessons that help you understand how garments come together, as well as many charts and tricks of the trade. The accessible format and comprehensive instructions make learning new skills accessible for every sewer.

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9780713490756

Drawing for Fashion Designers order quantity
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NZ$ 46.99 each
Paperback
Author: Angel Fernandez & Gabriel Martin Roig
Published by: HarperCollins
This is a complete guide to all aspects of drawing for fashion designers, from simple line drawing, though crayons, painting to collage and computers. It gives the technical information on mastering the human figure in clothed form while encouraging readers to find their own creative style. It offers drawing and illustration techniques galore - most with step-by-step demonstrations. But the book also pays great attention to the creative process, how to use colour when designing and how to build up a knowledge of fabrics and illustrate them to best effect.This is the most complete book on the subject to date and is made more useful by the sheer range of different styles of drawing. It encourages the reader to find a style that suits them.

 
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9780859504041

Designing Patterns - a Fresh Approach to Pattern Cutting order quantity
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Author: Hilary Campbell
Published by: NELSON

 
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9780896894860

Sweatshirts order quantity
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NZ$ 55.00 each
Paperback
Author: Debra Quartermain
Published by: Krause Publications
Drawing from a popular desire to be comfortable, yet stylish, Debra Quartermain shows you how to easily and affordably achieve the look and feel you want, through fashion-forward sweatshirts. Youll learn to incorporate techniques, explained and demonstrated in more than 200 color photos, to create blazers, peplum jackets, cardigans, tunic jackets and sweaters, while personalizing garments using embroidery, embellishments, beads and accessories. Each chapter includes projects for four main body types, including full-figure and petite sizes, and tips for choosing garments that flatter individual.

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9781589232303

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NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author: .
Published by: Creative Publications
The well-tailored jacket, always in style, is one of the most challenging, popular, and satisfying sewing projects. Tailoring is the classic guide to the required techniques. Step-by-step instructions and close-up photographs help hobby sewers get professional results. Tailoring covers all three tailoring methods (custom or hand, machine, and fusible) and the complete process from fabric selection to finishing touches. There are detailed instructions on adjusting the pattern for proper fit, which is critical for good results. Tailoring is all about impeccable details, and Tailoring shows how to achieve them, from the roll of the collar to a perfect pocket.

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ISBN / ISSN:
9781561586493

Fast Fit order quantity
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Paperback
Author: Sandra Betzina
Published by: TAUN
Every sewer has to make pattern alterations at one time or another and this book provides a fresh approach to this normally complex subject.

 
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