The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking
eBook - ePub

The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

  1. 98 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

About this book

"The Mary Brooks Picken Method Of Modern Dressmaking" is a complete guide to tailoring, originally written with the amateur in mind. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations and photographs, this classic handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in traditional dressmaking. Contents include: "Dressmaking and Tailoring", "Modern Methods Make Dressmaking Easy", "Threads, Needles, Sewing Tools", "Using Your Sewing Machine", "How to Handle Fabrics Successfully", "How to Make Seams and Finishes", "Essential Needle Stitches and Seams", "Making Seams in Garments", "The Art of Tailoring Seams", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.

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Information

Publisher
Ghose Press
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9781446507674, 9781446511428
eBook ISBN
9781447492412
Topic
Design
Subtopic
Fashion Design

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Modern Methods Make Dressmaking Easy
  5. Thread, Needles, Sewing Tools
  6. Using Your Sewing Machine
  7. How to Handle Fabrics Successfully
  8. How to Make Seams and Finishes
  9. Essential Needle Stitches and Seams
  10. Making Seams in Garments
  11. The Art of Tailoring Seams
  12. Making Bias Strips and Bindings
  13. Applying Bias Bindings
  14. Applying Bias Straps or Folds
  15. Finishing Flares and Godets
  16. Gathering and Shirring
  17. Applying Bands and Ruffles
  18. Making and Proportioning Tucks
  19. Plaits and Plaiting
  20. Hemstitching and Applying Lace
  21. Methods of AppliquƩ
  22. The Modern Pattern
  23. The Three Types of Figures
  24. Your Individual Type
  25. Accurate Measurements Insure Perfect Fitting Garments
  26. Selecting Patterns and Materials
  27. How to Retain Style in a Pattern
  28. The Pattern Envelopeā€”Front
  29. The Pattern Envelopeā€”Back
  30. Follow the Pattern Layout
  31. Know Your Pattern
  32. Cut Pattern Lines with Care
  33. Mark Perforations Accurately
  34. Steps in Making a Dress
  35. Turning and Finishing Hems
  36. How to Fit Garments Correctly
  37. Using a Dress Form
  38. When Alterations Are Necessary
  39. Simple Pattern Alterations
  40. Dressmaking
  41. Making and Finishing Darts
  42. Making Openings and Plackets
  43. Finishing Front Openings
  44. Finishing V- or U-neck or Collar Openings
  45. Finishing and Applying Cuffs
  46. Fitted and Applied Facings
  47. Mitering and Finishing Corners
  48. Making Tailored Pockets
  49. Pockets for Wool Garments
  50. Buttons and Fasteners
  51. Buttonholes and Buttons
  52. Sewing Straps and Ribbons
  53. Sleeve Seam Finishes
  54. Linings for Dresses and Coats
  55. Weights, French Tacks, and Furs
  56. Corded Pipings, Bindings, and Belts
  57. Mending
  58. Sewing for Children
  59. Becoming Colors for Types
  60. Index