| Page |
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Description |
| 4 |
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Introduction |
| 4 |
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Recognizing Your Figure Type |
| 9 |
|
Measurement Chart |
| 10 |
|
Fabric Basics |
| 13 |
|
Fabric Finishes |
| 15 |
|
How to "Read" the
Pattern Envelope |
| 16 |
|
Fabric Conversion Chart |
| 18 |
|
Chart of Material Requirements |
| 24 |
|
Parts of a Pattern and Pattern
Markings |
| 30 |
|
Preparing Woven Fabrics for
Cutting |
| 34 |
|
Selecting the Pattern Layout
and Folding the Fabric for Cutting |
| 37 |
|
Pinning then Cutting the
Pattern Pieces |
| 41 |
|
Basic Design Changes |
| 42 |
|
How to Cut New Facings When
You've Changed the Basic Design |
| 46 |
|
Marking Methods |
| 50 |
|
How to Make Seams |
| 57 |
|
Seam Finishes |
| 58 |
|
How to Make Darts |
| 61 |
|
How to Make Pleats |
| 63 |
|
How to do Gathering |
| 65 |
|
How to Cut and Install Facings
on Garments |
| 74 |
|
Types of Collars and How to
Attach and Sew Them |
| 85 |
|
Types of Waistlines and How to
Join to the Bodice |
| 89 |
|
Types of Waistbands for Skirts
and Slacks and How to Make Them |
| 97 |
|
Sleeves - How to Fit and How
to Sew Them |
| 105 |
|
Zippers - Types of Zippers and
How to Install Each Kind |
| 114 |
|
Buttons and Buttonholes |
| 115 |
|
Measuring Hems |
| 117 |
|
Hand Stitches and Hemming
Stitches |
| 123 |
|
Fabric/Thread/Needle
Compatibles |
| 126 |
|
Fabric/Thread/Needle/Stitch
Length Chart |
| 128 |
|
Recommended Resources |
