200 sewing tips, techniques & trade secrets by Knight, Lorna instant download

200 sewing tips, techniques & trade secrets by Knight, Lorna instant download

160 p. : 25 cm, Includes bibliographical references (p. 155) and index, Tools and equipment. Essential equipment ; Needle know-how ; Pin pointers ; Great gadgets ; Pressing points ; Sewing machine tips ; Modern machines ; Clever cutting ; Troubleshooting for machines -- Material matters. Fiber facts ; Choosing fabrics ; Working with tricky fabrics ; Storing fabrics ; Working with color ; Pattern and printed fabrics ; Texture and weight ; Sourcing fabrics ; Special products ; Threads and more threads -- In stitches. Sewing by hand ; Magical machine stitches ; Buttonholes ; Serging ahead -- Sewing techniques. Using paper patterns ; Joining fabrics ; 3-D shaping ; Desirable draping ; Pleats ; Hemming ; Best ways with edges ; Luxury linings ; Underlinings ; Interfacings ; Perfect pockets -- Decorating fabrics. Achieving quick effects ; Beading ; Twisted tucks and folds ; Smocking ; Quilting ; Appliqué ; Couching ; Silk ribbon embroidery ; Making tassels and fringes ; Piping ; Flower making