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Ides, Nan L.
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Clothing and dress -- Alteration.
Clothing and dress -- Remaking.
Clothing and dress -- Repairing.
Tailoring.
Sewing.
Machine sewing.
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Ides, Nan L.
Clothing and dress -- Alteration.
Clothing and dress -- Remaking.
Clothing and dress -- Repairing.
Tailoring.
Sewing.
Machine sewing.
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Alterations & repairs : 200 Q&A : questions answered on everything from mending to makeovers /
Nan
Ides
.
by
Ides
,
Nan
L
.
Barron's 2011.
Call #:
646.408 I19a
Subjects
Clothing and dress -- Alteration.
Clothing and dress -- Remaking.
Clothing and dress -- Repairing.
Tailoring.
Sewing.
Machine sewing.
ISBN:
9780764164514 (hidden-spiral hc.)
0764164511 (hidden-spiral hc.)
Alternate title:
Alterations and repairs : 200 Q&A : questions answered on everything from mending to makeovers
Edition:
First edition.
Description:
224 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
What is this book all about? -- Basic tools and techniques -- Buttons, zippers, and other closures -- Hand-mending know-how -- Machine-sewing know-how -- Ironing and pressing -- Altering skirts and pants to fit -- Altering tops, dresses, and jackets to fit -- Altering the style of clothing -- Adapting bargains and other money-saving ideas -- Taking your sewing skills further.
Summary:
"Questions designed for beginners and experienced needlecrafters; helpful advice from a leading expert on all aspects of mending; clear, detailed illustrations help explain specific techniques and effects; chapters cover basic stitches, fixing a zipper, adding darts, mending pillowcases, and much more"--P. [4] of cover.
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Central Library
Adult Nonfiction
646.408 I19a
Core Collection - Adult
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Aug 10, 2024
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