Books

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Power Sewing Toolbox Volumes 1 + 2: Tips & Techniques Not Found in Pattern Instructions
- Both these hardback books has 170 pages, an enclosed spiral, and a DVD with 5 techniques included.
- Volumes 1 and 2 together contain over 500 tips and 26 new in-depth techniques!
Now Available together for just $45 + shipping!

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Power Sewing Toolbox Volume 1 : Tips & Techniques Not Found in Pattern Instructions
- This hardback books has 170 pages, an enclosed spiral, and a DVD with 5 techniques included.
- Volumes 1 and 2 together contain over 500 tips and 26 new in-depth techniques!
$23.95 USD each plus shipping
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Power Sewing Toolbox Volume 2 : Tips & Techniques Not Found in Pattern Instructions
- This hardback books has 170 pages, an enclosed spiral, and a DVD with 5 techniques included.
- Volumes 1 and 2 together contain over 500 tips and 26 new in-depth techniques!
$23.95 USD each plus shipping
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- Now revised and updated!
- Use this quick reference for information on preshrinking, layout, cutting, machine needle, presserfoot, thread, stitch length, interfacing, special handling at the machine, seam finishes, pressing, closures and hems.
- This indispensable, easy-to-use reference now includes over 100 tips, over 400 new color photos, information on the latest new fabrics, a stain removal guide and lining chart, and even a “burn test” chart to determine a fabric’s content.
$24.95 USD

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- End “fit” frustrations once and for all.
- Detailed descriptions help you identify fitting problems followed by step-by-step alterations with photographs of altered pattern pieces.
- No more twisted sleeves, upper neckline gaposis, gaping armholes, uneven hemlines, tight sleeves, wrinkles in the upper bodice, baggy seats in pants, wrinkles under the waistband and poor fit in the bust.This book covers every imaginable fitting problem including asymmetry caused by mastectomy, high hip, bow legs, and knock-knees.
- Ease chart tells you how much ease you need in different areas of the body so that you can measure the pattern before you cut, eliminating disappointments.Learn how “fit insurance” is a secret to fitting success every time.
- If you love the easy info access of Fabric Savvy, you’ll find the same in Fast Fit!This softcover book has 250 pages, plus full color illustrations and photos.
$19.95 USD

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- Now you can create one-of-a-kind garments using hundreds of techniques and ideas from Sandra Betzina.
- Over 500 step-by-step photos show Sandra demonstrating exactly how to duplicate every technique.
- Learn to elasticize the back of pants, bag a jacket lining and prevent neckline gaposis. Apply classy neckline finishes, like a narrow satin binding to a round or square neckline, and learn to miter the corners.
- Discover the secrets for making a zipper in a pocket, armholes that won’t gape, and flawless lapels.
- Follow step-by-step instructions to line, underline, or half-line pants. But that’s not all. Sandra shares extensive interfacing know-how: what products to use, where they’re needed, and how to apply them.
- There are plenty of inspirational photos of finished garments with pattern numbers included.
$24.95 USD

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- Sandra Betzina has teamed with interior designer, Debbie Valentine, to produce a home decorating book that is stylish and appealing.
- This book includes dozens of projects for sewers at every skill level, along with complete step-by-step instructions and more than 400 color photos and illustrations.
$24.95 USD

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More Power Sewing is the second step in the Power Sewing formula of offering ready-to-wear tips to garment sewers who want professional-looking results.
- This book provides behind-the-scenes tips on inner structure, pattern refinements, embellishment and finishing techniques used in better ready-to-wear or fine quality “made to measure”.
- If you love to sew, are proud of your workmanshipm but crave to know more, this book is for you!
$22.00 USD
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