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Contents The Sewing Machine 10 Creating the Perfect Stitch 12 Machine Accessories for Special Tasks 14 The Serger 16 The Stitches & Their Uses 18 Creating the Perfect Stitch 20 Serger Basics 22 Essential Equipment & Supplies 26 Special Equipment 30 Notions 32 The Pattern 34 Female Figure Types 36 Female Figure Size Chart 37 The Pattern Envelope 38 Inside the Pattern 40 Fabric Essentials 43 Handling Special Fabrics 44 Classic Fabric Textures & Designs 46 Loose Weaves 48Knits 51 Techniques for Knits 52 Sheer & Silky Fabrics 54 Techniques for Sheer & Silky Fabrics 56 Lustrous Fabrics 58 Techniques for Lustrous Fabrics 59 Lace & EmbroideredFabrics 61 Techniques for Sewing Lace & Embroidered Fabrics 62 Synthetic Fur, Suede & Leather 65 Interfacing 66 Layout, Cutting & Marking 69 Preparing the Fabric 70 Laying Out the Pattern 71 Laying Out Plaids & Stripes 72 Placement Tips 73 Laying Out Directional Fabrics 75 Cutting Tips 76 Marking Tips 77 General Guidelines for Pattern Adjustments 82 Basic Length Adjustments 83 Fitting the Bust 85 Fitting the Waist & Abdomen 88 Fitting Hips 93 Fitting As You Sew 96Seams 97 Encased Seams 99 Stretch Seams 102 Seam Finishes 103 Bound Seam Finishes 105 Serger Seams & Seam Finishes 107 Darts 112 Gathers 114 Gathering with Elastic 116 Sleeves 118 Collars 120 Waistbands & Cuffs 124 Hems 128 Closures 134 Hooks & Eyes 134 Buttonholes 136 Machine-made Buttonholes 138 Buttons 140 Snaps 143 Zippers 144 Tailoring 152 Interfacing the Jacket Sections 154 Tailoring a Notched Collar 158 Shaping the Shoulders 162 Tailored Hems 164 Lining a Jacket 166 Lining a Skirt 168 Sewing Activewear 170 Elasticized Waistbands 170 Ribbed Edges 176 Variations for Ribbed Edges 180 Swimsuits & Leotards 184 Elasticized Edges 188 Sewing for Children 191 Receiving Blankets & Hooded Towels 192 Bibs 194 Adding Durability 196 Adding Grow Room 198 Appliqués 200 Fabric Selection 204 Borders, Stripes & Wide Fabrics 206 Windows 208 Measuring Windows 208 Curtain & Drapery Hardware 210 Matching Prints 212 Seams & Hems 214 Casings & Headings 216 Lining Curtains 218 Tab Top Curtains 220 Tiebacks 222 Pinch-pleated Draperies 226 Dressing Draperies 231 Roman Shade 232 Stitched-tuck Shade 236 Hobbled Shade 237 Reverse Roll-up Shade 238 Top Treatments 240 Mock Cornices 241 Overlapping Triangle Valances 247 Pleated Valances 250 Tapered Valance 256 Swags & Jabots 258 Padded Cornices 263 Pillows 266 Knife-edge Pillow or Liner 268 Corded Knife-edge Pillow 270 Mock Box Pillow 272 Mock Corded Pillow 274 Box Pillow 275 Ruffled Pillow 276 Flange Pillows 278 Shirred Pillows 280 Pillow Closures 282 Cushions 286 Tufted Cushion 287 Cushion Ties 288 Hook & Loop Tabs 289 Bed Coverings 290 Duvet Cover 290 Pillow Shams 292 Dust Ruffles & Bed Skirts 295 Circular Ruffle Bed Skirt 298 Table Coverings 302 Measuring the Table 303 Round Tablecloths 304 Balloon Table Topper 307 Square & Rectangular Tablecloths 308 Quilted Table Covers 309 Placemats, Table Runners & Table Mats 310 Banded Placemats 312 Trimmed Placemats 313 Napkins 315 Index 316
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Machine sewing.
Dressmaking.
Tailoring.
House furnishings.