Waists & waistbands.
- East Petersburg, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing Co., 2011.
- 175 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
- Select-n-stitch fashion elements. .
Includes index.
Table of Contents: Welcome to Select-n-Stitch waists and waistbands. Select-n-Stitch Waistbands for Pants & Skirts : Basic elastic waistband, Drawstring waist, Lapped zipper, Women's fly-front zipper, Men's fly-front zipper, Trouser waistband, Waist with ribbon facing. Select-n-Stitch Dress Waists: Basic seamed waistline, Ribbon-reinforced seamed waistline ; Inset waistband, Single-elasticized waist, Double-elasticized waist, Peplum. Select-n-Stitch waistbands for jackets : Elasticized waist, Side-tied drawstring waist, Front-tied drawstring waist, Partially tunneled elasticized back. Appendix: Fitting new & existing garments, Adjusting patterns, Buttons & buttonholes, Baisc stitches. Index.
Teaches home seamstresses how to create a casual drawstring, a comfortable elastic or a tailored seam. Whether you are looking for a casual drawstring, a comfortable elastic or a tailored seam, this book helps you select the waist or waistband of your choice, adding the perfect detail to your own designs.
In English text.
ISBN: 9781565235557
Subjects--Topical Terms: Waists (Clothing) Waistbands.
LC Class. No.: CIR TT 560 / W35 2011
Dewey Class. No.: 646.2 / W134 2011.