Fashion Sewing For Everyone

Whether a complete beginner or you've been sewing for years, designing and creating your own wardrobe is easier than you may think. an immensely practical book, fashion sewing for everyone offers simple, step-by-step instructions for finishing your own fashions</br>from basic techniques and simple designs to more advanced patterns for dresses, slacks, raincoats (and more!)this essential primer includes: how to install zippers and pocketsadding playful and romantic ruffles and lacesewing hems properlyworking with difficult fabricsworking with patterns; laying out, cutting and marking fitting and finishing garments with over 600 step-by-step drawings, this meticulously illustrated guide will save you money and have you looking your best in unique, beautiful apparel. adele p. margolis was a nationally acclaimed sewing expert. she attended the anne burrows school of design and received her art training at the graphic sketch club and the barnes foundation. mrs. margolis was a dressmaker, tailor, and patternmaker, and taught all of these skills at her own shop and at adult education centers. she is the author of the dressmaking book, how to make clothes that fit and flatter, how to design your own dress patterns, the encyclopedia of sewing, the complete book of tailoring, and fashion sewing for everyone.