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| Book Review | 5/25/12 10:50 AM | A Bag for all reasons
Book Index/Chapter headings
Getting Started
Techniques
These sections are about a quarter of the book. The first covers all the usual essentials of equipment, use of patterns, fabric type and prep. etc, then the techniques part deals with zip insertions, straps, bindings, piping, fastenings, and...more... |
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| Book Review | 4/18/12 9:03 AM | Shaping Sustainable Fashion
Book Index/Chapter headings
1. Source - explores motivations for the selections of materials for fashion garments, and suggests that garments can be made from materials that also assist in management of textile waste.
2. Make - discusses differing approaches to design and manufacture of sustainable...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 3/4/12 7:37 AM | Pressing during construction
'Press as you go' is a good sewing policy. Often when pressing during garment construction I am only working on a small area. A small worktop ironing board or even a sleeve board takes up less room in the sewing room than a standard floor-standing board. Also, as the garment or soft furnishing g...more... |
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| Book Review | 2/27/12 12:59 PM | The Liberty Book of Home Sewing
This is a very attractive hardback book, with fabric textured cover, endpapers and chapter divisions in Liberty prints. It was issued before Christmas 2011, and it is indeed perfect for the gift market. I think it could be a lovely present for an experienced sewer to give to inspire a beginner ...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 2/3/12 4:58 AM | Cutting flawed fabric
If I find flaws in an otherwise useable fabric, for example, slightly weak slubs, or marks, I threadmark the flaw with contrast thread, and both selvedges in line with the flaw. It stops it being overlooked when working out the cutting layout.
A tip born out of bitter experience! more... |
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