Tato autorka je známá svou vášní pro řemesla a šití. Její psaní často čerpá inspiraci z těchto praktických dovedností a nabízí jedinečný pohled na kreativní proces. Čtenáři ocení její poutavý styl a originální témata.
Šití krok za krokem je určeno těm z vás, kteří chcete zvládnout základní techniky, abyste si zhotovili nebo upravili jednoduché vybavení do bytu, oblečení a doplňky. Naučíte se základní ruční i strojové stehy, různé švy, záložky a lemy, poznáte, jak vytvarovat oděv pomocí řasení, záševků a pásku a zhotovit kapsy a zapínání. Rady, co si pořídit do krejčovské výbavy, pomohou každému začátečníkovi.
Focusing on multilevel governance models, this book examines how four major Canadian cities address homelessness and social protection for vulnerable populations. It delves into the complexities of policy-making and the effectiveness of various approaches in providing support to marginalized individuals, highlighting the challenges and successes within each city's framework.
With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment. Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and, in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith's best-selling sewing series and covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics, to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both womens- and menswear. Discover everything you need to know to tailor garments - from selecting the right tools, to creating a toile, and picking the perfect hand stitch. Through 10 detailed garment projects, including shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers, you'll master the techniques of tailoring, with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process. Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full tailored suit, this comprehensive reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that can last a lifetime.
Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking guide.Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Dressmaking Book contains everything you need to make timeless wardrobe staples that can be easily adapted to suit your style. Choose the perfect fabrics for any project, try your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques, and put your new-found knowledge to use with 13 downloadable patterns that can be adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. With step-by-step guides and patterns to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside ideas for refreshing and reinventing your old clothes, The Dressmaking Book has everything you need to ditch fast fashion and create stunning, original clothes to suit your style.
Classic patterns and essential techniques for a range of beautiful garmentsA compact and comprehensive dressmaking resource for anyone who wants to learn how to make clothes at home. Learn how to make skirts, dresses, trousers, tops and jackets by following clear and simple step-by-step sequences. Everything you need to learn to sew a wardrobe of clothes is included, from tools and materials to key sewing techniques, to projects complete with sewing patterns, ensuring success every time. Includes 11 sewing patterns for making 18 different beautiful garments. Whether you are a beginner dressmaker looking for a clear, concise and dependable introductory guide or an experienced dressmaker looking for new projects and inspiration, Step By Step Dressmaking has something for you
Perfect for anyone interested in sewing, everything one needs to know to make, alter, and customize clothes. Sewers discover what supplies to buy and how to use them, the best fabrics to choose based on drape and weave, how to understand patterns and alter them, and more.
Provides comprehensive instruction on sewing, including stitch and finish techniques, mending, and sewing projects for both apparel and household goods.
Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking guide.Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, Sew Your Own Wardrobe shows you how to make timeless wardrobe staples that can be easily adapted to suit your style.Choose the perfect fabrics for any project, try your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques, and put your new-found knowledge to use with 13 downloadable patterns that can be adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments.With step-by-step guides and patterns to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside ideas for refreshing and reinventing your old clothes, Sew Your Own Wardrobe has everything you need to ditch fast fashion and create stunning, original clothes to suit your style.
A major, comprehensive history of Russian food.
Covers basic hand stitches, sewing with a machine, decorative stitches, fastenings, and finishings.
