Sewing for StyleIn this continuation of Sewing Essentials (1984), more difficult techniques like making pockets and linings are discussed in text and shown in many photographs. |
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appliqué armhole backstitch basting binding buttons color corners crepe de chine crisp cuff curves Cut band cutwork darts decorative Edgestitch embroidery hoop facing fashion fabric flap flat flat-fell seam Fold foldline Fuse interfacing fusible interfacing garment section grade seam hems inside jacket front knits lace lapel roll line layers lightweight lining fabric look Machine-baste matching neckline needle nonwoven notched collar overlock machine overlocked seam Patch Pocket pattern pieces placket pleat pocket opening Press seam open presser foot pull raglan raglan sleeves raw edges ribbon right side running stitch satin stitch seam allowance seamline sequins set-in sleeve sewn shape shirt shoulder pad shoulder seam side of fabric side of garment side seam single crochet sleeve cap Slipstitch Staystitch stitching line stretch stitch styles tailoring tape technique thread topstitching Trim and grade twill tape undercollar vent waist waistband waistline weave welt pocket woven wrong side yarn zigzag zipper