Feature Library - Garment Construction

Feature Library — Garment Construction

•	Sheer Seams and Edges A contemporary couturier shares techniques for making neat, narrow finishes on sheer and lightweight fabrics — Kenneth D. King
•	Line and Underline in One Step A speedy assembly method puts together all garment layers at once, and conceals all the seams — Shannon Gifford
•	Machine-Sewn Textures Create surface effects by stitching together shrinkable and nonshrinking fabrics, then washing them — by Anna Carlson
•	Easy Pleated Skirts Wash-proof pleats from drip-dry fabrics—no pattern required — by Kicki S. Wehlóu
•	Copying Complex Garments Even if your garment has lots of shaping and unusual pieces, making a pattern from it is straightforward—and doesn't require taking the garment apart — by Blossom Jenab and Kate Rittenhouse
•	A Figure-Flattering Tee Make a custom-fit surplice top that elongates the body and slims the waist — by Marcy Tilton
•	An Assembly of Aprons Dust off grandma's aprons and reintroduce them as a new fashion accessories — by Mary Ray
•	Understand Turn-of-Cloth Learn what you need to do when fabric takes a curve — by Judy Barlup
•	The Scoop on Linings What's weight got to do with it? — by Sandi Bolton
•	A Hand-Picked Zipper is Worth the Effort Show off your stitches with this easy-to-learn technique — by Susan Khalje
•	Pressing Tips The goal of pressing is to shape the fabric, not flatten it — with Ann Steeves
•	Add a Lining to Your Custom-Pleated Skirt Here's how to draft and sew a lining for your chic, flowing skirt — by Jennifer Stern
•	Understanding the Basic Shawl-Collar Pattern This distinctive collar type is drafted with the lapel and collar in one, for easy sewing and flattering style — by Fred Bloebaum
•	Sewing In a Zipper Tips for installing centered, lapped, and invisible zippers — by Celeste Percy
•	Make a Yoga Mat Carrier The simple shape is easy to sew; quilted layers give the bag lasting strength — by Paddye Mann
•	Boning -- Not Just for Corsets Engineer stability into all sorts of fitted garments with this couture technique — by Susan Khalje
•	A Turtleneck Finish for Knits Create a smooth, professional-looking edge that stretches — with Sarah Veblen
•	A Neckline Binding for Knits As when attaching a turtleneck, you divide the neckline and binding each into quarters, then stretch the binding to fit the neckline — with Sarah Veblen
•	Armani Jackets: The Inside Story The state of the art in interfacings, shoulders pads, and set-in sleeves — by Marcy Tilton
•	Sewing Lingerie that Fits: Fitting and Creating Patterns Simple shapes, lingerie fabrics that stretch, and a lot of built-in roominess make fitting lingerie less of a headache than "serious" garments — by Karen Morris
•	All-in-One Piping and Facing Piped bias binding doubles as facing and trim — with Sally Silvers
•	The Scalloped Hem Make hemlines the center of attention with this delightful couture finish — by Susan Khalje
•	Manuel's Piped Pockets Straight or curved, stitch the welts and form the pocket — with Manuel
•	Power Sewing: Choices and Techniques for Binding Add a lively touch to jacket and vest edges with these options for binding — by Sandra Betzina
•	Bag Your Jacket Lining This ready-to-wear method of inserting a lining gives the fastest and most professional-looking results — by Sandra Millett
•	Adapt a Bra to Accommodate a Prosthesis Creating a post-mastectomy bra from a purchased garment requires only basic sewing skills and a little attention to detail
•	The Bra Dilemma -- Solved! Once you perfect the fit, you can sew your own custom bra again and again — by Cynthia Elam
•	Easy-Fit, Easy-to-Make Suede Pants For your first leather garment, try this comfortable, contemporary pattern — by Sandy Scrivano
•	The Great Elastic Waistband Sewing professionals and designers share their secrets for comfortable, fashionable waistbands — by Linda Lee
•	Lapped Zippers Rule! They're easier to insert and look better than centered zippers in almost every situation — by Shirley Smith
•	Understanding Underlining Underlining solves everyday fabric problems, from stabilizing loose weaves to reducing show-through — by Sandra Betzina
•	A Shortcut to Great Linings Skip interfacing and keep facings in place with this quick-lining technique — by Connie Long
•	A New Way to Pleat Drama into Your Garments Create innovative texture using fabric, fusible interfacing, string, and a large cardboard tube — by Patricia Congleton