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.

9781565235557


Waists (Clothing)
Waistbands.

CIR TT 560 / W35 2011

646.2 / W134 2011.