Barbara Emodi sews, writes, and teaches in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She has taught sewing classes in Australia, Canada, the United States, and online and has written extensively for a number of sewing magazines. barbaraemodi.com
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Table of Contents Introduction: For Sewists Like You Chapter 1: Why Sew? Chapter 2: What to Sew How to Decide An Authentic Approach to Making Clothes Barbara’s Tips Chapter 3: Finding the Right Pattern Clues to a Great Pattern How to Start if You’re a Beginner When to Ignore the Pattern Mini-Lesson: Eliminating a Bulky Front Shirt Band Mini-Lesson: Pattern Substitutes for Sewing Knits Consider Going Patternless Patternless Idea: Hemless Knit Skirt Patternless Idea: Vintage-Style Pleat Patternless Idea: Lined Patch Pocket Patternless Idea: Easy Zippered Pocket Barbara’s Tips Chapter 4: If It Fits They Will Wear It The Truth About Most Pattern Sizing What to Measure How to Do It and Why Personal Measurement Chart Assessing the Third Dimension: Crotch Shape Measuring Children Barbara’s Tips Chapter 5: Altering a Flat Pattern to Fit Why Learn to Alter a Flat Pattern? How to Know if a Pattern Needs Your Help The First Principles of Pattern Alteration Different Ways of Altering a Pattern Muslin Method Simple Side-Seam Additions Block Method Slash and Spread Mini-Lesson: Making a Full Bust Alteration Pivot and Slide Seam Method Barbara’s Tips Chapter 6: Choosing and Cutting Fabric Which Fabric Will Work for Your Garment The Backup Fabrics: Interfacing and Lining Pretreating Fabrics Onto the Table: Layout Tips Mini Lesson: Cutting Striped Fabric Single Layer Mini Lesson: How to Match Print Motifs Barbara’s Tips Chapter 7: The Gear Side of Sewing A Place to Sew The Big Gear: Sewing Machines Mini Lesson: Making a Flat-Felled Seam Mini Lesson: Installing an Invisible Zipper Do You Need a Serger/Overlocker? Sewing Notions Mini Lesson: When and How to Use Fusible Thread Mini Lesson: Faux Binding with Wooly Nylon Thread Barbara’s Tips Chapter 8: Mapping Out Your Own Sewing Strategy Rules You Shouldn't Break Mini-Lesson: Easy Thread Marking Mini-Lesson: The Doubled Patch Pocket Sometimes the Best Advice is Your Own Mini Lesson: DIY Cross-Over Vee Neckline Mini Lesson: Two DIY Elastic Waist Casings Mini Lesson: Two DIY Knit Necklines Barbara’s Tips Chapter 9: Sewing for Joy Terms and Tips Resources Garment Notes About the Author
Table of Contents Introduction: For Sewists Like You Chapter 1: Why Sew? Chapter 2: What to Sew How to Decide An Authentic Approach to Making Clothes Barbara’s Tips Chapter 3: Finding the Right Pattern Clues to a Great Pattern How to Start if You’re a Beginner When to Ignore the Pattern Mini-Lesson: Eliminating a Bulky Front Shirt Band Mini-Lesson: Pattern Substitutes for Sewing Knits Consider Going Patternless Patternless Idea: Hemless Knit Skirt Patternless Idea: Vintage-Style Pleat Patternless Idea: Lined Patch Pocket Patternless Idea: Easy Zippered Pocket Barbara’s Tips Chapter 4: If It Fits They Will Wear It The Truth About Most Pattern Sizing What to Measure How to Do It and Why Personal Measurement Chart Assessing the Third Dimension: Crotch Shape Measuring Children Barbara’s Tips Chapter 5: Altering a Flat Pattern to Fit Why Learn to Alter a Flat Pattern? How to Know if a Pattern Needs Your Help The First Principles of Pattern Alteration Different Ways of Altering a Pattern Muslin Method Simple Side-Seam Additions Block Method Slash and Spread Mini-Lesson: Making a Full Bust Alteration Pivot and Slide Seam Method Barbara’s Tips Chapter 6: Choosing and Cutting Fabric Which Fabric Will Work for Your Garment The Backup Fabrics: Interfacing and Lining Pretreating Fabrics Onto the Table: Layout Tips Mini Lesson: Cutting Striped Fabric Single Layer Mini Lesson: How to Match Print Motifs Barbara’s Tips Chapter 7: The Gear Side of Sewing A Place to Sew The Big Gear: Sewing Machines Mini Lesson: Making a Flat-Felled Seam Mini Lesson: Installing an Invisible Zipper Do You Need a Serger/Overlocker? Sewing Notions Mini Lesson: When and How to Use Fusible Thread Mini Lesson: Faux Binding with Wooly Nylon Thread Barbara’s Tips Chapter 8: Mapping Out Your Own Sewing Strategy Rules You Shouldn't Break Mini-Lesson: Easy Thread Marking Mini-Lesson: The Doubled Patch Pocket Sometimes the Best Advice is Your Own Mini Lesson: DIY Cross-Over Vee Neckline Mini Lesson: Two DIY Elastic Waist Casings Mini Lesson: Two DIY Knit Necklines Barbara’s Tips Chapter 9: Sewing for Joy Terms and Tips Resources Garment Notes About the Author
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