{"title":"Helen Elizabeth Bartley","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelen Elizabeth Bartley’s work invites readers into the world of creativity and craftsmanship, with a particular focus on practical arts such as sewing and custom garment making. Her books blend detailed instruction with an appreciation for design, encouraging both novices and experienced makers to explore personalised projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, Bartley’s titles like \u003cstrong\u003eFit and Sew Custom Jeans\u003c\/strong\u003e offer insightful guidance that balances technical skill with artistic expression. Her writing is ideal for anyone passionate about transforming fabric into unique, well-fitted creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fit-and-sew-custom-jeans-by-helen-elizabeth-bartley-9781618471062","title":"Fit and Sew Custom Jeans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFit and Sew Custom Jeans\u003c\/i\u003e is unique in that it addresses both the order of construction and fit simultaneously. Other books gloss over the fitting, having you guess your adjustments in the flat pattern stage. By the time you try on the jeans, it may be too late to fix areas with poor fit. If you could, you'd need to rip a lot of topstitching, a real chore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen uses a combination of tissue-fitting and fabric fitting. This means not using a typical ready-to-wear sewing order. See the chart on what size to choose based on the type of fabric you have. Fill out the Jeans Profile so you consider how fitted you want the jeans for how they will be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the tissue for trying on to determine rise, width, length, and crotch shape. Learn how to gauge how much smaller the pattern can be in width based on the stretch of the denim. There are many ways to do a fly front, but which is best for incorporating fit? This is why the author tested many different techniques using her order to see which worked best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe sewed a total of 31 pairs of jeans for herself and others to ensure she was truly providing the best solutions for fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605716025580,"sku":"9781618471062","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781618471062-fit-and-sew-custom-jeans.jpg?v=1778140003"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/helen-elizabeth-bartley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}