TY - BOOK AU - Smith,Alison AU - Alison Smith MBE TI - The sewing book SN - 9780241726082 AV - TT705 .S577 2018 U1 - 746.92 SMI 3 PY - 2025/// CY - London PB - DK Publishing KW - Sewing KW - Tailoring KW - Clothing and dress KW - CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fashion KW - bisacsh KW - CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Sewing KW - DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories KW - fast N1 - Includes index; "More than 300 step-by-step techniques"-- cover; Tools. Sewing equipment -- Fabrics -- Patterns -- Techniques. Sewing essentials -- Darts, tucks, pleats, and gathers -- Facings and necklines -- Collars -- Waistlines, belts, and tie-backs -- Sleeves and sleeve finishes -- Pockets -- Hems and edges -- Fasteners -- Linings and interfacings -- Professional techniques -- Mending -- Project patterns. Using the patterns section -- Patterns N2 - "Provides comprehensive instruction on sewing, including stitch and finish techniques, mending, and sewing projects for both apparel and household goods"-- ER -