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Push-button patchwork

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Machine stitches can be used to create beautifully patterned and textured fabrics that resemble a quilt's effect. There are endless variations in style, shape and color that can be adapted. These machine stitches can also be used for vests, pillows, bags and other garments.

Author: Lee, Iris
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
Usage, Sewing patterns, Sewing-machines, Sewing machines, Textile design

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Gores galore

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A skirt design which is flattering for all sizes and shapes is presented. The use of many gores on the bias produces a skirt which can be adapted to suit any figure and the technique for sewing such skirts is described.

Author: Carson, Luanne
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2000
Skirts, Skirts (Clothing)

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Windowpane patchwork

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A description of the techniques which should be used to create garments made from windowpane patchwork is presented. Step-by-step instructions on the use of bindings to construct and finish the patchwork are included.

Author: Goddard, Stephanie Corina
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2000

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Subjects list: Methods, Sewing, Patchwork
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