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A Guide to Fashion Sewing
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This edition introduces discussions on sustainable fabrics, addresses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the fashion industry, and includes troubleshooting tips to overcome common sewing challenges. Additional studio features such as self-quizzes, flashcards, and video lessons support independent learning, while instructor resources assist classroom integration.
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Ideal for fashion students, sewing enthusiasts, and professionals seeking a comprehensive and contemporary guide to garment construction and sewing techniques.
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See more"Readers will learn how to assemble and construct designs of various styles using proven industry methods for more than 100 sewing applications om publisher's description.
Comprehensive guide to sewing that now includes discussions on the pandemic, sustainable fabrics, and a troubleshooting tip box of common sewing pitfalls and how to work around them.
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A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive fashion sewing resource for both beginning and advanced sewers. Readers will learn how to assemble and construct designs of various styles using proven industry methods for more than 100 sewing applications.
Chapters cover everything from sewing equipment, measurements, and fabric selection to actual garment assembly. Filled with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and large, clear illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for constructing quality garments. Accompanying video demonstrations help readers learn at their own pace basic sewing skills and techniques such as seams, darts, bias binding, zipper, and garment assembly.
New to this Edition:
- Discusses sustainable fabrics
- Addresses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as it pertains to the fashion industry
- Includes troubleshooting tip box which covers common pitfalls and how best to work around them
STUDIO Features Include:
- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions
- Watch video lessons depicting key techniques
Instructor Resources:
- Instructor’s Guide to help integrate the text into your classroom
- PowerPoint slides for every chapter
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781501382567
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fairchild Books
Edition: 7th edition
Illustration: 1200 colour illus
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 214.0mm
Height: 276.0mm
Weight: 1048g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Connie Amaden-Crawford is past President of Fashion Patterns by Coni which is now owned by Islander Sewing Systems. She is a licensed designer for CSS Industries --IG Design Group who produces her patterns under the Butterick label. Connie is also a member of the American Sewing Guild’s Sewing Hall of Fame, VIP Woman of the Year 2014–2015 by the Associated Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP).
She is a nationally and internationally recognized lecturer, fashion specialist, educator, and author of sewing DVDs and sewing and pattern textbooks, including A Guide to Fashion Sewing, The Art of Fashion Draping, and Patternmaking Made Easy.
A former instructor of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angles, California, her professional experience also includes positions as a designer, design consultant, patternmaker, and grader in the Los Angeles garment industry.
Connie is a member of the Australian Sewing Guild, National Association of Professional Women, the American Sewing Guild, International Textile and Apparel Association, and Associated Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP).
Connie is a graduate of LATTC College and received her teaching credentials from University of California Los Angeles.
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