No Time To Sew: Fast & Fabulous Patterns & Techniques For Sewing A Figure-Flattering WardrobeClassic clothes, quick techniques, and goof-proof patterns add up to a perfect wardrobe for the busy sewer. No matter what your size, you can create a wardrobe with designer details by following the expert instructions of sewing star Sandra Betzina. "No Time to Sew is a fail-safe and creative combination of Sandra's fashion sense and sewing expertise with practical advice on making your best pattern, fabric, and sewing decisions. This is a book you'll take to the fabric store and prop up next to your sewing machine. Sewers from novice to expert will love the down-to-earth and inspiring information."--Marcy Tilton, Renowned Sewing Author "This practical book and accompanying patterns will have you making a dash for your sewing room. Of interest to everyone will be the many wonderful techniques for disguising figure flaws as well as fitting to them."--Margaret Islander, Islander Sewing Systems "What a super step-by-step book. All you need is fabric, a sewing machine, and this book to stitch an elegant and flattering wardrobe. You'll love it!"--Clotilde |
Contents
Full PullOn | 3 |
Wide shoulders and curve | 17 |
Slim PullOn | 29 |
Easy Fast and Stylish | 73 |
A trendy topper for either | 84 |
Decorative Neckline | 91 |
Shawl Collar | 117 |
Clean lines and slimming style | 199 |
Common terms and phrases
Appropriate Fabric armhole back patterns bias tape bobbin bottom buttonhole center back chiffon color cord cowl crepe de chine crosswise grain Crotch point cut edges Cutting line elastic fabric pattern pieces Fabric width Fabric Yardage fashion fabric feed dogs Finished Lengths flat fell seam Fold front and back full pants garment georgette gores hand walk hem stitch hems hips inch 1 cm inch 1.5 cm inch 5 mm inside interfacing jacket knit layers lengthwise lining fabric look lowances matching neck neckline piping pocket flap Press the seam presser foot pull Quick Class Rodale Designer Collection scarf seam allowances open seamline Selvage serge serger sewn shoulder pads shoulder seam side seams silk sleeve slim pants stretch stretch stitch T-shirt thread tissue topstitching trim tummy tuxedo shirt twill tape underarm underlining upper collar Velcro vest waistband wardrobe wear Whip stitch wool jersey wrong side yards zipper