Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. The instructions are clear and the illustrations actually make sense. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished sewer, using this book is like having a sewing expert sitting alongside you every step of the way. The most complete guide to sewing basics people are always looking for ways to cut expenses and be creative and stylish at the same time. Published in 1943, this is the oldest sewing book i own. Christine shows you exactly what to do, with lots of photos, shortcuts, and simple techniques that make your first rag quilts easy and fun. For part one and part two of this series, see choosing the right sewing thread and choosing the right needle. Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to repair and create clothing and furnishings for yourself and your family for little to no cost.
Claire shaeffer in nonfiction books for sale in stock ebay. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I own a lot of vintage sewing books and this is definitely one id recommend to a modern sewing audience and especially for vintage reproductions or repairing and restoring vintage items. Complete book of sewing short cuts shaeffer vintage tailoring. The complete book of sewing shortcuts book by claire. Mar 11, 2010 if youre interested in making design changes to your patterns or drafting your own elements like collars, yokes, and waistbands, this is a fabulously accessible book that you must own.
Obtain your favorite sewing books at much lower prices than other booksellers. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Author of the complete book of sewing shortcuts, fabric sewing guide, couture sewing techniques, high fashion sewing secrets from the worlds best designers, sew successful, sew any setin pocket, fabric sewing guide, patterns to accompany sewing for the apparel industry. With fortyfive chapters including the a b cs of stitches basic instructions in sewing, embroidery and applique, how to make coats and jackets and how to make curtains, this book will prove itself. Manual sewing singer complete 127 128 301 machines 99 15 221 attachments. An excellent compilation of sewing techniques and the tricks of the trade of the fashion. Save time and money sewing your own clothes with this complete treasure trove of sewing tips. More editions of complete book of sewing shortcuts. These simple sewing tips will help you organize your next sewing project, reduce frustration and save you time. If you are learning how to sew and are wondering which complete sewing book to buy, get this one. The complete book of sewing shortcuts book by claire shaeffer. Tailoring techniques, the complete book of sewing shortcuts, claire shaeffers fabric sewing guide, among several other titles. This free ebook contains over 40 pages of tips, tricks and shortcuts for windows 7. If you remove the word shortcut, the text reads perfectly, so i suspect the publisher forced ms schaeffer to include it, perhaps as some kind of publicity gimmick.
This vintage book contains a complete guide to needlework and crafting, with information on plain sewing, embroidery, dressmaking, and a variety of other home crafts. The complete book of sewing shortcuts schaeffer, claire on. Contents specialtechniques 2 supportingfabrics 3 interfacing 3 underlining 5 lining 5 seams 8 cordedorpipedseams 9 weltseams 9 slotseams 10 preventingpuckeredseams 10 zippers 11 lappedzippers 11 centeredzippers 12 handappliedzippers hiddenzippers onepieceshapedfacing 14 attachedcollars 17 flatcollars 17 rolledcollars 18 standingcollars 19 othercollars 19 sleeves 20. New complete guide to sewing meet your next favorite book. Use shortcuts dont limit your use of shortcuts to knitted fabrics. She is also the author of couture sewing techniques, couture sewing. The complete book of sewing shortcuts by claire shaeffer. Shaeffer offers private workshops and instructions via her website sewfari, and makes her home in palm springs, california. Readers digest complete guide to sewing readers digest complete guide to needlework.
Recommended for both beginning and intermediatelevel sewers. From casual clothes, to evening wear, from curtains to quilts, the new complete guide to sewing brings you everything you need to know to sew your own distinctive creations. Claire b shaeffer demonstrates timesaving sewing techniques used by the fashion industry which are adaptable for home use. Ashley hough shares a fun hand stitching tip that makes accurately spacing your hand sewing stitches quicker. Apr 12, 2020 two great basic books are the readers digest complete book of sewing and vogue sewing. I think what we see here and on social media isnt always a true reflection of. Embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, applique, quilting, patchwork, macrame, crochet, rugmaking, lacework with complete illustrated instructions gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly, part 2.
Free download the complete windows 7 shortcuts ebook. New complete guide to sewing by readers digest association. The author uses the word shortcut several times, but it doesnt quite fit. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The complete book of sewing shortcuts claire b shaeffer on. Shaeffer, 1982 first paperback printing, sterling pub co. Two great basic books are the readers digest complete book of sewing and vogue sewing. Most shortcuts will also be useful on woven fabrics.
Buy the complete book of sewing shortcuts by claire shaeffer online at alibris. The complete book of sewing shortcuts has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The book is easy to navigate and the exhaustive index is great. See more ideas about sewing, sewing hacks and sewing techniques. The complete book of sewing shortcuts about this title.
Embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, applique, quilting, patchwork, macrame. The complete book of sewing covers every technique you need for dressmaking and sewing for the home, from choosing the right fabric, to pleating and lining, to achieving couture finishes. Claire schaeffer is the author of the complete book of sewing shortcuts 4. Complete book of sewing shortcuts by schaeffer 1981. Youll learn great tips gleaned from the fans and master teachers who support, and.
The complete book of sewing techniques has a place on every seamstress handy instructional bookshelf. The following sewing techniques are some new and some tried and true shortcuts to use on your next sewing project. The complete book of sewing by beth baumgartel used. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Used copies are fine, they are cheap and sewing techniques dont change very quickly. Pdf couture sewing designer trims with claire b shaeffer. This useful book provides a complete guide to sewing. Essential tips and techniques for you and your home by beth baumgartel, in very good condition. Written by nitin agarwal, this ebook is chock full of information on shortcuts and other tricks and tidbits. Buy complete book of sewing shortcuts 2nd revised edition by claire b. Apr 01, 1972 this is an updated version of the earlier readers digest complete guide to sewing. Making designer trims presents sewing methods claire shaeffer has developed based on her own meticulous research into couture sewing methods and techniques.
Ill buy any book put out by threads and any sewing shortcuts book i see. Things are rearranged, updated, new information added, and all new illustrations. Although this is a good book, i still prefer the older version. This handy little book from 1978 is actually less about shortcuts, and more of a slim little reference glossary. Buy new complete guide to sewing by robert dolezal, readers digest online at alibris. The complete book of sewing shortcuts book edition. Claire shaeffers complete book of sewing shortcuts, has almost everything you ever wanted, or needed, to learn to sew. Sep 19, 2011 this free ebook contains over 40 pages of tips, tricks and shortcuts for windows 7. The complete book of sewing shortcuts may be a misnomer because the book not only shares sewing shortcuts but also techniques to improve your sewing and make your finished products look more professional. This is part of a series of timelife books on sewing, all of which are kind of awesome. With fortyfive chapters including the a b cs of stitches basic instructions in sewing, embroidery and applique, how to make coats and jackets and how to make curtains, this book will prove itself invaluable in any home. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions and handy tips, this volume is highly recommended. The buttonhole construction sometimes includes a technique called stranding where a flat. When stitched by hand, a slit is made in the fabric first and the result is called a handworked buttonhole or worked buttonhole.
Jan 27, 2014 she is also the author of couture sewing techniques, couture sewing. Claire schaeffer author of the complete book of sewing. Also work your way through your user manual for your sewing machine, it has a lot of techniques for machine sewing and using the different feet. This book is great for a beginner, or someone who needs a refresher for on sewing. Buy a cheap copy of the complete book of sewing shortcuts by claire b. The book does not include bright, colorful pictures but do not be put off by that.
I am constantly pulling this out when i am working on a new technique or old ones that i need to brush up on. Pdf the complete book of sewing dressmaking and sewing. A good sewing book or two might also help, the readers digest complete book of sewing or vogue sewing are two good ones, even vintage are good and they are cheap as used books. Weve all learned great sewing tips from friends, relatives, teachers, or from discoveries weve made while sewing. The complete book of sewing shortcuts, by claire shaeffer, is one of the best sewing books ever written, to learn everything about sewing. The complete book of sewing shortcuts 9780806975641 by schaeffer, claire and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sewing shortcuts help the home sewer save time while making attractive fashions. A beginners guide to rag quilting by christine mann. The complete book of sewing shortcuts, couture sewing techniques, and sewing for the apparel industry, as well as her new cds and dvds and her continuous stream of sewing articles, promote a standard of excellence that makes them key additions to many sewers libraries. Ashley hough shares a fun hand stitching tip that makes accurately spacing your hand sewing stitches quicker and easier. In short, this is almost everything you need to know to become a keyboard ninja, or add a few time savers into your day to day computer use.
The complete book of sewing short cuts book, 1984 worldcat. As an independent bookstore, we strive to offer the same variety and richness of experience as the books on our shelves. It has easytofollow patterns and many shortcuts for simpler navigation. Instructions are clear, pictures are easy to look at, very nice. Isbn 97807446456 97807446456 softcover, chrysalis books, 1984. Many people tend to shy away from hand stitching because of either the length of time it takes to complete the stitching or the difficulty of ensuring that the stitches look nice and even. A plain buttonhole is one in which the raw cut edges of the textile are finished with thread in very closely spaced stitches, typically the buttonhole stitch. This unique, multimedia approach, which includes detailed stepbystep instructions, photos, and howto video, form an essential resource for sewists looking to elevate. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. The line art is clear and the use of colour blocks in or around diagrams helps make them easy to find. Its out of print, and uses line drawings, which is typical of sewing and craft books of this era.
New complete guide to sewing by robert dolezal, readers. A must have reference book for your sewing library. The art of couture sewing by zoya nudelman english paperback book books, textbooks, education ebay. Discover book depositorys huge selection of claire shaeffer books online. With this practical sourcebook at your fingertips, you will be able to create a whole new wardrobe or give a room a fresh look with new curtains and cushions. Toprated favorites from sewing fans and master teachers which has tips from reallife sewers, as well as in depth tutorials and howtos by long standing experts and if you enjoyed the claire shaeffer book, then the book is like modern day equivalent. To complete underlap, zigzag on the stitching line to close end. I grew up with the readers digest complete guide to sewing and i. Pdf the complete book of sewing dressmaking and sewing for. Dec 11, 20 sewing shortcuts from a to z by elizabeth musheno. An excellent compilation of sewing techniques and the tricks of the trade of the fashion industry. Complete book of sewing short cuts shaeffer vintage. This large book is laid out in easy to understand sections.
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