501
Setting Boundaries |
third picture down: Outrageously expensive
handwoven multi-color plaid wool predominantly in purples. Shirley shows you
how to match the plaid while laying out the pattern, choose for this fitted
style which darts work and their placement in the patterned fabric. Finally she
demonstrates how to add those finishing touches you see from only the very top
notch designers. By carefully following Shirley's instructions, you will
overcome your fear of expensive fabrics that may be languishing in your closet
- unused! Add those Chanel touches expertly. |
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502
Sueded Silk and Microfibers |
Remember those awful polyesters from 30 years ago?
Forget It!
Welcome to the 90's and Microfibers. You will
insist it is silk except for the cost, the care, the handling. You
will love this fabric. Shirley shows you how to handle these fabrics, how to
pick projects, interfacing, lining. |
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503
Shawl Collars |
Shawl Collar pattern included in the book. Add a shawl
collar easily to any garment. Clear diagrams and instructions explain which
fabrics to use, blouse styles, interlining, pattern layout and cutting. 501
describes how to make Shirley's Chanel style jacket over this blouse.
Series 4 Metallic Orchid Jacket with the fur collar is from this pattern,
instructions included. |
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504
Testing...1 2 3 |
Read your wrinkles. Let them tell you how to fix the
garment in question. Vertical wrinkles tell you the garment is hanging too
large, while horizontal wrinkles say "too tight." Problems with rounded back?
Adjust any pattern for it. Create a princess line for larger bust. |
505
Embellish The Truth |
Refabricate: Have you ever bought a fabric
you loved, then wondered why once it was home? Save that fabric with cabling
and elastic or metallic machine embroidery to create a whole "new" fabric.
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506
Love To Sew With My Feet |
Jan Saunders guests, demonstrating the
tremendous power of correct presser feet to match your current project: button
reeds, hemstitch fork, piping foot, bias binder, braiding and gathering feet.
Learn how to choose and use the correct feet for many different fabrics and
projects. |
507
Terrific Tubes |
Refabricate: Fabric tubes are incredibly useful! Make
fabric tubes for head bands, shoe laces, tie, belt, Chinese ball buttons.
Create your own fabric for handbags and vests with these tubes. |
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508
See It, Sew It |
Incorporate expensive ready-to-wear designer features
into your patterns; red and black spiral quilted short jacket. Perfect for a
fun evening out dancing. Combine with your black pants and shirt - wow! |
509
See It Again... New Flavor |
More ready-to-wear secrets using that same pattern. Cut
out shapes from wild fabrics and embellish onto plain fabrics. Shirley shows
you how to create quality padded and puffed applique. |
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510
Home Dec Camouflage |
Shouldn't your home be in fashion, too? Create a
folding screen to match your bedding. Protect your expensive blouse and jackets
with closet shoulder protectors. Match your lamp shade, wastebasket to bed or
bath fabrics. Can't afford a new occasional table? Let Shirley show you how to
produce one for practically nothing! |
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511
Wear Home Dec Fabrics |
Use the beautiful home decorating fabrics available and
create smashing outfits for youngsters or oldsters. Log Cabin Quilted Tabard
for a little girl from home decorating fabrics; patch and embellishing
techniques for more fun dresses, pants, rompers. |
512
Baker's Dozen |
Thirteen answers to frequently asked
questions. In computer parlance known as a FAQ. These will answer some of your
most often asked questions about sleeves, pockets, waistbands, facings and
more. This section provides valuable reference material. |
513
It's In The Bag |
The
hobo bag for formal or casual. An upscale take on the ever popular
shoulder bag. Scale pattern, material list, construction diagrams, cutting
instructions, embellishment ideas provide you with all the tools to create this
versatile handbag. |