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Handbook of Sewing Stitches Lorna Knight

Handbook of Sewing Stitches By Lorna Knight

Handbook of Sewing Stitches by Lorna Knight

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Summary

This is a complete resource for sewers of all abilities, offering invaluable advice and help with all kinds of sewing projects, from
simple repairs and alterations to making soft furnishings, fashion garments, and couture tailored designs.

Handbook of Sewing Stitches Summary

Handbook of Sewing Stitches: An Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials by Lorna Knight

Beginners will find easy-to-follow instruction in basic skills, guided by clear photographs and diagrams, while advanced
sewers can use the book to find information on stitches, techniques, and fabrics they have not thought of using before.
A comprehensive Stitch Directory features both functional and decorative stitches created by hand, conventional sewing
machine, and serger (overlocker). These are cross-referred to the relevant techniques and applications in the book.
A Textile Directory provides information on working with more than 70 fabrics, from delicate chiffon and lace to heavy-duty
corduroy, and denim, with advice on the properties and handling qualities of each, and tips on suitable stitches and applications.
Previously published as The Sewing Stitch Bible 9781844482863

Handbook of Sewing Stitches Reviews

Jun/Jul 12

This has got to be one of the most practical little books that we've come across. At first glance, I thought it was a straightforward stitch dictionary - but it's so much more than that. Yes, it includes clear instructions for some decorative hand embroidery stitches, but it also explains various methods for attaching sequins and beads. Sewing machine stitches are also covered, so, if you're not confident when using a sewing machine, you'll find the descriptions of adjusting zigzag stitching, blind hemming and gathering very useful. If you want to do a bit of dressmaking or tailoring or just make of piece of your embroidery into a cushion, bag or garment, the section on seams, hems, edges and fastenings is a real boon. This would be a great book for beginners, but more experienced stitchers are sure to find a lot of good tips and techniques here too.

* Stitch *

Oct 12

This is a brilliant book jam packed with 250 pages sewing techniques including hand stitches, machine stitches and decorative stitches and is really well illustrated. The book also has a textile directory which includes advice on working with all kinds of fabrics.

* makeandcraft.com *

About Lorna Knight

Lorna Knight specialized in textiles at Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh. After working as a designer's assistant, she spent ten years teaching Design and Technology in middle schools in the UK before setting up a business designing and making lingerie and running workshops teaching a wide range of sewing skills. She continues to run workshops which involve passing on hints and tips from both the couture and high street fashion worlds, enabling her students to create their own garments and projects. Lorna also writes regularly for Sewing World magazines and has contributed to many sewing books and other fashion sewing publications.

Table of Contents

An essential guide for both beginners and more advanced needleworkers.
Practical instructions accompanied by clear photographs and useful diagrams.
Includes comprehensive Stitch and Textile Directories.

Additional information

GOR006259288
9781844488124
1844488128
Handbook of Sewing Stitches: An Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials by Lorna Knight
Lorna Knight
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Search Press Ltd
20120117
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Handbook of Sewing Stitches