Spandex Simplified by Marie Porter

Spandex Simplified by Marie Porter

Synchro Swimwear is the first in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable competitive synchronized swim costumes.

This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former performance athlete's point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwear will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of competitive synchro swim suit imaginable.

Given the cost of decent competition suits, this manual will more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project

The entire book is written completely in laymans' terms and carefully explained, step by step. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. Learn everything from measuring, to easily creating ornate applique designs, to embellishing the finished suit in one book.

Please note: As spandex patterning and sewing techniques are largely the same across many styles of costuming, a large portion of each Sewing with Spandex title is the same/similar to the other Sewing with Spandex titles. We recommend consulting the Table of Contents for each book you're considering:

Basic Principles of Swimwear Design

- Proper Fit & Synchro Considerations
- Figure Flaw Camouflage
- Designing for the Swimmer
- Designing for the Music
- Visibility
- Functionality
- Colour Theory
- Unity
- Selecting Fabrics

Pattern Alterations

- Measuring
- Using a Pattern
- Sizing a Pattern
- Adding Length
- Removing Length
- Adjusting Curve of the Back
- Adjusting the Butt Length
- Adjusting for Higher Leg Openings
- Base Pattern Alteration Final Notes

Sewing Techniques

- In the Beginning
- Cutting the Fabric
- Seams
- Elastic Application
- Thread Colour Selection
- Colour Blocking
- Applique
- Lace Overlays
- Lining
- Basic Assembly of a Suit
- Closures
- Making Straps

Style Techniques

- Crossover Back
- Hole Back
- Basic Halter
- Choker Halter
- Basic Strappy Back
- Multiple Crossover Straps

Embellishments

- Sequins
- Rhinestones
- Hand Painting
- Glitter
- Foil Embossing

Accessories

- Scrunchies
- Bun Covers
- Headpieces

Proper Care of Competition Suits

Inspiration Photos

Resources

Note Pages

Marie Porter is Honorary Associate Researcher in the Centre for Research on Women, Gender, Culture and Social Change at the University of Queensland, Australia. She is an editor of the books Motherhood: Power and Oppression (2005) and Theorising and Representing Maternal Realities (2008). Her monograph Transformative Power in Motherwork (2008) examines Australian mothering in the 1950s/1960s. Marie was a founding member, and President, of ARM-A for many years. She is still on the committee of ARM-A, now the Australian Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (A-MIRCI) which exists to encourage the academic study, and recognition, of mothering. She had three sons, but has lost her youngest son. Her six grandchildren range from one to 19 years in age. Julie Kelso is Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Literature at Bond University and Honorary Research Adviser in the School of English, Media Studies and Art History at the University of Queensland, Australia. She has published in the areas of feminist biblical studies, feminist philosophy and mothering and literature. Her recent book, O Mother Where Art Thou?: An Irigarayan Reading of the Book of Chronicles (London: Equinox, 2007), explores the relationship between the maternal body and silence in the Hebrew Book of Chronicles. She is the Managing Editor of the e-journal The Bible and Critical Theory.

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ISBN 13	9780985003616
ISBN 10	0985003618
Title	Spandex Simplified
Author	Marie Porter
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Celebration Generation
Year published	2012-08-30
Number of pages	104
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.