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"The Pleater Manual" Sarah Douglas $18.00
(Sub-title: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of the Smocking Pleater).
This is THE definitive guide to operating a smocking pleater
and working with pleated fabric. Written by an expert in smocking,
Saran Douglas gives you more information than you ever would want to know
about pleating and working with pleated fabric. Covers the basic subjects
and then goes into a comparison of the popular brands of pleaters and advanced
subjects like pleating on the bias and curves. Included is a glossary of
terms, pleating directions for all types of fabrics and pleater maintenance
instructions. The layout of the book is set up as lesson plans
on every type of pleating, exotic or regular. She certainly did her
research well and it definitely shows. I recommend this book as a must
have in every smockers library especially if you like to know the scientific
(well almost) technical stuff of how a pleater works and the comparisons
between the different pleaters on the market.
Price $18.00
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The Busy Mother's Guide To Sewing Children's Clothes
- Nancy Coburn
This book has been around since 1985 but is still the best. It is perfect
for beginners as everything you need to know about sewing garments (smocked
and heirloom sewn) is here. Includes more than 25 basic yoke variations,
18 collar variations and 19 sleeve variations. Also has instructions
for the construction of the basic yoke dress and the smocked Bishop dress.
Includes methods to prevent a "turtle-neck" and 3 easy bishop plackets.
It has some of the best clearly written detailed instructions
with 215 illustrations and 103 photographs. Using this book and the
matching Basic Square Yoke Dress pattern
you can make as many dresses as you like without fear of repeating yourself.
A must have for every sewing smockers library.
Price $20.00
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Nancy Coburn is the designer for Ginger Snaps Designs Smocking and Heirloom
Sewing Patterns as well as a wonderful series of beginning heirloom sewing
books. You can see all of her patterns and books on this page:
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A to Z Sewing for Smockers - $35.00
From the pages of Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazine comes this
7th book in the A to Z series and wonderful it is. Every question a
sewer of smocking & heirloom sewn clothing could ask is answered in this
book with step by step photographs and excellent instructions. A necessary
companion to A to Z Smocking. Over 580 superb step-by-step color
photographs, hints and tips from the experts, fabulous finishing touches
for sleeves, collars & hems. So if you missed out on the Mildred
Turner Series or Elizabeth Travis Johnson's collective wisdom you will find
their voices echoed in this publication. A must have for your sewing
library.
From the introduction: "Have you ever been frustrated by sleeves that won't
sit properly or a hemline that droops? What is the difference between
a sleeve cuff and a sleeve band? Does the stitching show on your piping
no matter how hard you try to avoid it? How do you trim a collar so
that it has a perfectly curved edge? The answers to all of these questions,
plus many more, are contained within the pages of this book, the perfect
companion to the A-Z of Smocking."
Price $35.00
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A to Z of Heirloom Sewing - $35.00
FINALLY!!!!!! We've all been waiting for a replacement for Mimi's Heirloom Sewing Books and here it is. A book dedicated to every facet of heirloom sewing that will satisfy every heirloom sewers' craving for the how to's of working with delicate laces, swiss embroideries and the many fine fabrics featured in Sew Beautiful, Inspirations and Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazines. The editors of Inspirations Books has outdone itself by completing the series of A to Z Smocking and Sewing for Smockers with those delicate heirloom sewn touches that abound on garments presented in their magazines Inspirations and Australian Smocking & Embroidery. A wonderful addition to an already fine legacy.
From the back cover: "The use of delicate fabrics trimmed with lace, entredeux, ribbon and tucks are common characteristics of this beautiful technique. Perfect for adding that extra special touch to christening gowns, children's clothes, wedding dresses and delicate garments, this book has methods for every skill level.
"Filled with detailed instructions and useful hints, this reference book offers over 700 clear step-by-step photographs to help you achieve the perfect finish.
"Topics include:
- Material and equipment
- Garment care and storage
- Working with lace and entredeux
- Handworked edges and finishes
- Construction techniques particularly suited to fine fabrics"
Price $35.00
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The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Collette WolffSome define creativity as the art of constantly asking "What if...?" and then experimenting to answer the question. If that is a good definition, then the author is incredibly creative! This is an encyclopedic treatment of the possibilities of manipulating fabric. Categories include gathering, shirring, ruffles, flounces, godets, pleating, smocking, tucking, and more. Each category is organized and explored in great detail. Graphs are very clear, but the greatest inspiration comes from the photographs of the actual manipulations, all of the samples were stitched in white muslin to be as clear as possible. This is truly a must-have. Price $29.95
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