Merchant & Mills Sewing Book by Carolyn Denham, Roderick Field (Hardcover, 2012)

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Author:Field, Roderick. Keep it simple and do it well. Each project you make from this book will be stylish, but above all, useful. In Part II, seasoned dressmaker Carolyn Denham leads you step by step through fifteen achievable projects, each building on the skills gained as you progress through the book.

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No shortcuts. No cheating. Just good old-fashioned sewing. Keep it simple and do it well.the MERCHANt & MILLS SEWING BOOK contains fifteen step-by-step projects aimed at guiding you gently but firmly through the basics of sewing. Each project you make from this book will be stylish, but above all, useful.Part I of the book presents a fundamental overview on the art of sewing, the tools and materials you will need and homegrown tips on essential good practice.In Part II, seasoned dressmaker Carolyn Denham leads you step by step through fifteen achievable projects, each building on the skills gained as you progress through the book. First, equip your sewing room with practical items you never knew you needed, such as a tailor's Ham, Sleeve Roll and an Ironing Board Cover (essential items for good pressing practice), a Hussif (the ever ready portable sewing kit) and a Maker's Apron (utilitarian chic for good workers).then go on to use your new sewing skills to make cushions, throws and bags before progressing on to garments with the tailored Shawl and Fisherman's top, using the paper patterns provided in the back of the book. Make them all and you will be a very capable dressmaker with a raft of functional, beautiful, handmade goods.

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PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-139781908449092
eBay Product ID (ePID)117427708

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Book TitleMerchant & Mills Sewing Book
AuthorCarolyn Denham, Roderick Field
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicCrafts
Publication Year2012
Number of Pages176 Pages

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Item Height251mm
Item Width194mm
Item Weight840g

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Title_AuthorRoderick Field, Carolyn Denham
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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