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Sewing Machine Basics and Hand Stitches
Thread, operate and care for a sewing machine, and learn essential stitches
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Dress Design and Tailoring Basics Study Book
The complete study notes, practice questions and glossary for Dress Design and Tailoring Basics
- Study book
- Beginner
- 29 pages
- 117 KB
- PDF, English
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About this ebook
What you will learn
From tailoring tools and fabrics to measurements, pattern drafting, cutting layouts, seams, hems and the sewing machine, then on to the elements and principles of design, fashion illustration and building a simple portfolio.
Who it is for
Students starting dress design and tailoring.
Contents
- Chapter 1: Tailoring Tools and the Workspace
- Chapter 2: Fabrics: Fibres, Weaves and How to Choose
- Chapter 3: The Sewing Machine: Parts, Threading and Care
- Chapter 4: Taking Body Measurements Correctly
- Chapter 5: Drafting, Cutting Layouts and Grain Line
- Chapter 6: Seams, Hems and Finishes
- Chapter 7: Design Elements, Fashion Illustration and a Simple Portfolio
At the end of the book
- Practice questionsTo check what you have learnt.
- GlossaryThe key words of the book, each explained in one sentence.
- Easy EnglishShort sentences and everyday words, with each new word explained the first time.
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