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"Linen and Cotton" is now out of print with no immediate plans for reprints.
Linen and cotton are two classic fabrics that are always in style. This second book in Taunton's Focus on Fabric series, Linen and Cotton, is the essential sewing room reference for working with these easy-to-wear fabrics. It includes not only sewing techniques, but tips on selecting the right patterns and equipment, preparing and caring for the fabric before and after sewing, and construction techniques.
These well-behaved fabrics are the perfect place to try new or complex techniques with confidence. Rarely taught classic couture methods are explained in detail.
In one concise volume, sewers can find information on weaves, treatments, finishes, and specialty details like godets, pin tucks, and piping. A gallery of beautiful garments will serve as inspiration to take sewing skills to new heights. With the help of these professional techniques, linen and cotton garments will turn out like expensive ready-to-wear.
"Bridal Couture" has come to the end of its second printing and is temporarily out of stock. I'm currently negotiating with another publisher - I'm pretty sure it will be updated and re-issued, but that's not for awhile.
The apparently effortless grace of a successful gown is always underpinned by solid dressmaking skills - the skills described in Bridal Couture; Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear.
Starting with a portfolio of breathtaking gowns designed by the author, Bridal Couture covers all the major techniques used to sew these sumptuous couture creations, including choosing fabric, working with lace, creating a muslin, and solving tricky construction issues. Every conceivable style of skirt, sleeve, and bodice is included, as well as suggestions for fabric combinations to evoke just the right mood. A final section details the construction of four actual gowns, giving readers a chance to apply what they have learned.
Ideal as a wish book for brides, a textbook for sewing students, a reference book for dressmakers, or a companion book for anyone hiring a dressmaker, Bridal Couture is, finally, a book about fashion and the practical knowledge needed to create fantasy.
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