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The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

5 Master Patterns, 15 Creative Projects

5 Master Patterns, 15 Creative Projects

By Nora Abousteit, Alison Kelly and BurdaStyle

By Nora Abousteit, Alison Kelly and BurdaStyle

By Nora Abousteit and Alison Kelly

By Nora Abousteit and Alison Kelly

By Nora Abousteit and Alison Kelly

By Nora Abousteit and Alison Kelly

By Nora Abousteit and Alison Kelly

By Nora Abousteit and Alison Kelly

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Nov 01, 2011 | ISBN 9780307586742

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Dec 07, 2011 | ISBN 9780307953575

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Dec 07, 2011 | ISBN 9780307586865

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    About The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

       If you’ve ever made your own clothes, you know how empowering it can be. That awesome skirt in a fabric you adore. The blouse that fits perfectly. The one-of-a-kind dress you just knew would look cuter with a few extra details at the neck and hem. All made by you. 
       Creating fashionable, custom-fitted clothing is often much easier than you think, and in their first book, BurdaStyle—the largest community of aspiring fashion designers and style-savvy sewers—will show you how. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, five adaptable sewing patterns for a skirt, blouse, dress, coat, and bag, and fifteen step-by-step sewing projects, this book gives you the basic building blocks to begin sewing and the tools you need to move beyond the basics to designing and customizing your own wardrobe. 
       If you’ve never threaded a needle before, you’ll find essential information on setting up a studio, using your sewing machine and other tools, working with patterns, and getting the perfect fit. For experienced sewers, the book offer tips and tricks for mastering techniques, as well as tons of design inspiration from seventy-eight BurdaStyle members from all over the world. With its unique blend of fashion, creativity, and expert know-how, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is the ultimate guide to sewing with style.

    About The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

        This enhanced eBook includes six bonus video tutorials on sewing techniques taught by BurdaStyle member Sunny Standing; seven exclusive video tutorials on customizing a pattern for a dress variation by Casey Cartwright; and a code to download the five master patterns from BurdaStyle.com as PDFs, which can be printed full-size at a copy shop or printed at home.
       If you’ve ever made your own clothes, you know how empowering it can be. That awesome skirt in a fabric you adore. The blouse that fits perfectly. The one-of-a-kind dress you just knew would look cuter with a few extra details at the neck and hem. All made by you. 
       Creating fashionable, custom-fitted clothing is often much easier than you think, and in their first book, BurdaStyle—the largest community of aspiring fashion designers and style-savvy sewers—will show you how. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, five adaptable sewing patterns for a skirt, blouse, dress, coat, and bag, and fifteen step-by-step sewing projects, this book gives you the basic building blocks to begin sewing and the tools you need to move beyond the basics to designing and customizing your own wardrobe. 
       If you’ve never threaded a needle before, you’ll find essential information on setting up a studio, using your sewing machine and other tools, working with patterns, and getting the perfect fit. For experienced sewers, the book offer tips and tricks for mastering techniques, as well as tons of design inspiration from seventy-eight BurdaStyle members from all over the world. With its unique blend of fashion, creativity, and expert know-how, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is the ultimate guide to sewing with style.
      

    About The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

       If you’ve ever made your own clothes, you know how empowering it can be. That awesome skirt in a fabric you adore. The blouse that fits perfectly. The one-of-a-kind dress you just knew would look cuter with a few extra details at the neck and hem. All made by you. 
       Creating fashionable, custom-fitted clothing is often much easier than you think, and in their first book, BurdaStyle—the largest community of aspiring fashion designers and style-savvy sewers—will show you how. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, five adaptable sewing patterns for a skirt, blouse, dress, coat, and bag, and fifteen step-by-step sewing projects, this book gives you the basic building blocks to begin sewing and the tools you need to move beyond the basics to designing and customizing your own wardrobe. 
       If you’ve never threaded a needle before, you’ll find essential information on setting up a studio, using your sewing machine and other tools, working with patterns, and getting the perfect fit. For experienced sewers, the book offer tips and tricks for mastering techniques, as well as tons of design inspiration from seventy-eight BurdaStyle members from all over the world. With its unique blend of fashion, creativity, and expert know-how, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is the ultimate guide to sewing with style.

    About The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

       This enhanced eBook includes six bonus video tutorials on sewing techniques taught by BurdaStyle member Sunny Standing; seven exclusive video tutorials on customizing a pattern for a dress variation by Casey Cartwright; and a code to download the five master patterns from BurdaStyle.com as PDFs, which can be printed full-size at a copy shop or printed at home. 
       If you’ve ever made your own clothes, you know how empowering it can be. That awesome skirt in a fabric you adore. The blouse that fits perfectly. The one-of-a-kind dress you just knew would look cuter with a few extra details at the neck and hem. All made by you. 
       Creating fashionable, custom-fitted clothing is often much easier than you think, and in their first book, BurdaStyle—the largest community of aspiring fashion designers and style-savvy sewers—will show you how. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, five adaptable sewing patterns for a skirt, blouse, dress, coat, and bag, and fifteen step-by-step sewing projects, this book gives you the basic building blocks to begin sewing and the tools you need to move beyond the basics to designing and customizing your own wardrobe. 
       If you’ve never threaded a needle before, you’ll find essential information on setting up a studio, using your sewing machine and other tools, working with patterns, and getting the perfect fit. For experienced sewers, the book offer tips and tricks for mastering techniques, as well as tons of design inspiration from seventy-eight BurdaStyle members from all over the world. With its unique blend of fashion, creativity, and expert know-how, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is the ultimate guide to sewing with style.

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    About Nora Abousteit

    Nora Abousteit is the cofounder of BurdaStyle.com, the world’s largest online community of sewing enthusiasts, and the founder of Kollabora.com,… More about Nora Abousteit

    About Nora Abousteit

    Nora Abousteit is the cofounder of BurdaStyle.com, the world’s largest online community of sewing enthusiasts, and the founder of Kollabora.com,… More about Nora Abousteit

    About Nora Abousteit

    Nora Abousteit is the cofounder of BurdaStyle.com, the world’s largest online community of sewing enthusiasts, and the founder of Kollabora.com,… More about Nora Abousteit

    About Nora Abousteit

    Nora Abousteit is the cofounder of BurdaStyle.com, the world’s largest online community of sewing enthusiasts, and the founder of Kollabora.com,… More about Nora Abousteit

    Product Details

    Category: Crafts & Hobbies

    Hardcover | $29.99
    Published by Potter Craft
    Nov 01, 2011 | 208 Pages | 8-3/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780307586742

    Category: Crafts & Hobbies

    Enhanced Ebook | $17.99
    Published by Potter Craft
    Dec 07, 2011 | 208 Pages | ISBN 9780307953575

    Category: Crafts & Hobbies

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Potter Craft
    Dec 07, 2011 | 208 Pages | ISBN 9780307586865

    Category: Crafts & Hobbies

    Enhanced Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Potter Craft
    Dec 07, 2011 | 208 Pages | ISBN 9780307953612

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    “The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook…sits at the other end of the sewing spectrum, providing inspiration for clothing designers and experienced sewers. BurdaStyle is a website for the fashion-oriented.” –Associated Press

    “A great new resource that is absolutely overflowing with information and inspiration.” –Craftzine.com

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