{"title":"Jennifer Prendergast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Prendergast\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich exploration of creative arts, with a special focus on sewing and textile techniques. Her works provide clear, practical guidance that inspires both beginners and seasoned makers to refine their craft with confidence and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the vibrant world of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Prendergast’s books celebrate creativity and skill, inviting readers to discover the joy of handmade artistry through detailed instructions and thoughtful insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sewing-techniques-by-jennifer-prendergast-9781350411579","title":"Sewing Techniques","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing techniques are sometimes overlooked in the design process, but acquiring these skills can be transformational. The ability to turn a two-dimensional design into its three-dimensional realization comes from having mastered basic sewing techniques. \u003cem\u003eSewing Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e simplifies the often complex techniques that lie behind this process by arming designers with the precise information and skills needed to undertake each task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigners who develop a basic understanding of the processes involved in sample and garment construction often produce successful outcomes based on a more experimental and creative approach applied during the product development process. Developing a sample folio and being able to refer to samples and develop them according to each individual design project is a process that requires experimentation and creative thought underpinned by a basic understanding of sewing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the essential equipment needed—from fabric types to diagrams identifying component parts of a sewing machine, to machine operation. Throughout each process, clear diagrams accompanied by explanatory description panels allow readers to achieve the best possible results, including how to troubleshoot problems that may be encountered before and during sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach section concludes with a project, progressing from easy to challenging. Fabrics for each project give designers the opportunity to handle different fabric types and understand the complexities of sourcing and selecting. Mastering the basic principles covered in \u003cem\u003eSewing Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e will enable both fashion students and the contemporary craftworker to develop their techniques with a view to becoming creative practice-based professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598168211692,"sku":"9781350411579","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/185caae858eef65a2280c58623ba4ac7.jpg?v=1778026919"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jennifer-prendergast.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}