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Sewing with Sergers: The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing (Serging . . . from Basics to Creative ...
Pati Palmer, Gail Brown
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 2004
Great book!
Everything you need to know about serging. This book covers everything from the basics to intermediate serging. It even tells you how to thread the machine and about tension settings.
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Sew to Success: How to Make Money in a Home-Based Sewing Business
Kathleen Spike
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1995
Fantastic Book!
I highly recommend this book ~ it's an easy read and jam packed with fantastic ideas for those wanting to start a home sewing business. I was a little leery when I received the book as it's rather small, but I was way off base. There are great tips on getting ...
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Looking Good: Wardrobe Planning and Personal Style Development
Nancy Nix-Rice
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1996
Book review
Very helpful information. Gives guidance on clothing styles that are flattering to particular shapes as well as colors, textures, etc. Quick and easy read with lots of visual examples that made it easy to understand.
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My First Sewing Book: Hand Sewing
Winky Cherry
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1995
the first in a series of excellent books
This book is the first in an excellent series of books. Not only are the teaching methods sound, but children (and adults) will love the rhyme and the terms Ms. Cherry has developed. As my grandchildren approach age five, I will begin to teach them to sew with these ...
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My First Machine Sewing Book: Straight Stitching (My First Sewing Book Kit series)
Winky Cherry
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1995
Grandson loved
Our grandson has been facinated with my sewing machine so I bought this book. He made himself a loose pair of "pirate" pants his first try, after doing all the exercises in the book. I would highly recommend it.
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Couture: The Art of Fine Sewing
Roberta C. Carr
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1993
THE BEST SEWING BOOK I HAVE EVER READ
This is the first really good and very inspiring book about couture sewing techniques. Wonderfully illustrated.
It goes into:
-which fabrics are appropriate for lining
-pleating out stripes
-how to block fabric
-how to use grain boards
-flat hand held chalk
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Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body (Sewing for Real People series)
Pati Palmer, Marta Alto
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 2007
Excellent Resource
This book is one of a kind for showing real world pant-fitting issues and how to solve them. Palmer-Pletsch has been a trailblazer in writing for the home sewing market since its earliest days. Many, actually, most sewing and fitting books merely collect old info and ...
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Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
Pati Palmer, Marta Alto
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 2006
Jam Packed Information
This is the book I've been looking for. I really liked the photos of the real people and their different body types. It just simply demonstrates to the novice to pattern alterations how to overcome the challenges when it comes to the unique shapes we all have. I use ...
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Bridal Gowns: How to Make the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams
Susan E. Andriks
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 2000
Wonderful Resource
I am in the Bridal Alterations business and also sew weddings on the side. I am just starting out and wanted to learn more about the insides of wedding gowns. I have used other books by these women (Fit for Real People) to teach sewing classes in local fabric stores ...
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Dream Sewing Spaces: Design & Organization for Spaces Large and Small
Lynette Ranney Black
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1996
Great book and great price!
This book is one to dream over. I like the example rooms listed with floor plans for sewing spaces. Even if you only have a closet, it shows you how to utilize the features of a closet space for sewing! I have a storage/guest room I want to turn into a sewing area, so ...
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My First Quilt Book: Machine Sewing (My First Sewing Book Kit series)
Winky Cherry
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1997
Using a one-piece block from "My First Patchwork Book", this guide teaches how to make a simple nine-block quilt. Children learn the history of quilting and that a quilt is like a sandwich with a top, a bottom, and a filling. Instructions for a quilt plan, supply lists, yardage requirements, and simple preparation information is given. Full-color ...
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Jackets for Real People: Tailoring Made Easy (Sewing for Real People series)
Marta Alto, Susan Neall, ...
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 2006
Create a jacket step by step
This book teaches you a lot of useful tailoring techniques, primarily speed tailoring using fusible interfacing. The book will guide you through each step of the process of making a jacket, from choosing appropriate fabric and pattern for your sewing skills, to ...
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Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring
Pati Palmer, Susan Pletsch
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1983
Easiest way to put together a tailored jacket.
This book provides the information and different methods to create a tailored jacket. Step by step instructions from the cutting to the assembling, a very interesting book and can be used with any other books on tailoring. This book also shows you how you can have a ...
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My First Doll Book: Hand Sewing (My First Sewing Book Kit series)
Winky Cherry
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1995
I like this book a lot.
My First Doll Book is nice. The pictures are beautiful. It taught me a lot about sewing without dots and putting hair on a doll. Willy.
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Sew a Beautiful Wedding
Gail Brown, Karen Dillon
Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1995
Before You Sew Your Wedding Dress
This is a nice reference book if you are trying to decide whether to purchase a ready-made wedding dress, whether you have the sewing skills to do so, or if it will be economical. The book provides a lot of information in assisting you in designing or choosing your ...
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