Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to start this review by stating that I adore Sandra Betzina. I have seen her in person several times and she is a generous teacher full of wonderful ideas. Her books are normally full of wonderful photographs worth the price of the book alone. The photos in this book are not great - even one of Sandra in a most unflattering outfit. I also found some of the techniques shown quite strange. I was puzzled by the knock-knee alteration, which would actually make my pants look worse, not better and the full-bust alteration, which does not allow for extra length (only width). If you are serious about learning to fit yourself, Fit For Real People by Palmer/Pletsch or Fitting Finesse by Nancy Zieman are better books.

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Socks Appeal: 16 Fun & Funky Friends Sewn from Socks Review

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(More customer reviews)At the risk of thrusting a fluffy pink arrow through my he-manliness, I feel compelled to reveal the utility of Maloney's Socks Appeal. I bought it as a gift for a pregnant neighbor, and yet soon found myself flipping through the pages instead. Suddenly a realization: I can do this. I can make a sock critter for my own kin (tears of love from my daughter, massive bonus points from my wife, a win win!). And so I tackled "the hamster," the little cutie on the cover (minus the argyle). Before you can say Renaissance man my daughter had a new favorite lovely. And through no skill of my own; the instructions in Socks Appeal are smartly illustrated--there's a photo accompanying every move (take note, cookbooks). If you want to get your hubby man involved in making some arts and crafts for the kids, this is the book to do it.

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Stitch up a sweet and silly sock critter tonight!• Turn your favorite socks into adorable bunnies, kittens, hamsters, turtles, penguins and more• 16 projects are categorized by skill level, from super-simple to more advanced• Your dryer ate a brand new sock? No worries-stray singles can now become the perfect gift in just an hourEnjoy making whimsical stuffed animals using baby socks, knee socks, crew socks…any kinds of socks rock! Give your critter's face plenty of creative expression by embellishing with your favorite buttons and embroidery. Several projects are easy enough for children to make for their own toybox, but you'll want a bunch of these irresistible cuties for yourself, too!Socks Appeal is a finalist in the 2010 Foreword Book of the Year Awards.

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Design and Patternmaking for Stretch Fabrics Review

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(More customer reviews)Beware! There are several inaccuracies in this book starting with stretch reduction tables on page 77- mostly mathematical errors. Some errors are random but some are in the entire table. I called the the publisher (Fairchild) and they are aware of the problem but I'm wondering why it's not recalled! Shame on you Fairchild!
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Stretch fabrics are more popular than ever, used for Juicy Couture s sweats and in thetrendy, ready-to-wear styles found at H&M. Stretch fabrics have long been a staple ofdesigner fashion as well from Missoni s colorful knits to Donna Karan s basics. Designingand Patternmaking for Stretch Fabrics provides the design student or working designer withthe essential information for understanding the specifics of knit fabrics and the patternmakingprocess for different garments. Fibers, dyes, treatments, care, and fabric sourcesare discussed, along with the principles of sizing and measuring for women s, men s,petite, plus, and half sizes. Chapters focusing on particular garments begin with a draft ofa sloper block. Numerous illustrations and diagrams demonstrate the effects of draping,gathering, shirring, ruffling, and making adjustments as needed to flatter the wearer.These instructions will put students skills and creativity to work with everything theyneed to turn an ordinary garment into one of original designer quality.

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