Sewing by Francesca Sterlacci
Sewing is the process of constructing a garment either by hand or using a sewing machine. Knowing how to sew will make you a better designer as, it will expose you to what can and can't be accomplished. Designers who are familiar with various sewing techniques are often inspired as it opens up new design possibilities for them. In this book you will start by learning the basics: how to choose tools; how to choose and use your thread; basic pressing techniques; and how to choose and use appropriate interfacings and linings. Basic techniques include seam and hem finishes, how to sew buttons and buttonholes, how to work with knit fabrics and, finally, finishing details including bindings and spaghetti straps, tailored pockets and zippers. Each lesson in the book is illustrated in meticulous detail in a series of step-by-step photographs accompanied by charts, diagrams, and photos from the catwalk. Videos to accompany this book are available at www.universityoffashion.com.
Francesca Sterlacci is an accomplished fashion designer, author and educator. She founded her own fashion label, Francesca Sterlacci LTD, in New York City, chaired the fashion department at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and in 2008, founded the first and largest online fashion design video lesson library in the world, University of Fashion (www.UniversityOfFashion.com). Joanne Arbuckle is dean of the Fashion Institute of Technology's School of Art and Design. Currently she serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. She is actively engaged as a national and international visiting accreditation evaluator for the association.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781786271983 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786271982 |
| Title | Sewing |
| Author | Francesca Sterlacci |
| Series | University Of Fashion |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Laurence King Publishing |
| Year published | 2019-01-07 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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