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Pin-tuck on the wild side

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Pin tucks can be made out of two sewing machine accessories, a double needle paired with a pin-tucking foot, allowing the creation of a variety of designs. The designs create a wide range of intriguing textures and color effects that enhance a fabric's surface.

Author: Littschwager, Jean
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1998
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Industry tips: a baker's dozen

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A description of 13 sewing techniques which can be used to copy design ideas from ready-to-wear clothing is presented. Advice is given on pocket flaps, hems, seams, darts, plackets, cuffs, shoulder pads and bindings.

Author: Cutting, Louise
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2000

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12 fresh garment industry tips

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Twelve ideas on sewing which are used in the ready-to-wear garment industry are presented. These techniques will improve the finished result of home sewing and include advice on the meeting point of curved hems.

Author: Cutting, Louise
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
Clothing industry

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Subjects list: Methods, Sewing, Fashion design
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