- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press Inc (Oct 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1561580880
- ISBN-13: 978-1561580880
- Product Dimensions: 25.3 x 20.3 x 0.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 914,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is a guide for the home sewer to making skirts with professional style and a fit that is flattering. It advises on the selection of patterns to match the user's skill level and provides step-by-step instructions for obtaining the best results from the use of a pattern, including the initial pin-fitting. The author demonstrates the techniques necessary for shaping and sewing darts; inserting zips; constructing comfortable waistbands and sewing vents; perfect pockets; and sewing hems.
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Anyone can sew a skirt, so if you're just learning, a skirt is the perfect starting point. Read the first page
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Format:Paperback
A very inteteresting and detailed book. Ideal for both experienced and beginners. I would have liked a bit more informnation on sewing skirts linings (but this information is available in another book from Taunton.)
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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful book on sewing skirts
26 Sep 2000
Format:Paperback
I review books that I like very much, and this is one of them. I found it in a Greek bookstore and fell in love with it instantly. Marcy Tilton has written a wonderful book on skirts with so much information on construction techniques that I find myself going back to it again and again!!
She talks about choosing the best style according to one's figure and then she goes on to talk about fabrics suitable for skirts. I liked very much the chapter on "Getting the right fit" where among others one can learn to add pockets, walking ease and linings, or change the grainline of a skirt using three alternative ways, dependent on the desired result!!
The chapter on construction guidelines was my favorite, though. This is where Marcy Tilton shows everything there is to know about each step of the process. She includes information on cutting, marking, pressing, seams and seam finishes, darts, pleats, gathers, side-seam pockets, kick pleats and french vents, zippers, waistbands and hemming.
Note however that the information on lining skirts is limited so if one is not experienced on the subject I would recommend "Easy guide to sewing linings" by C. Long that I think is a valuable addition to your library as it contains everything there is know about lining not only skirts but pants, jackets, etc.
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1 Aug 2006
Format:Paperback
The other review on this book is right on target. I just wanted to reiterate that this book is a wonderful basic handbook on all aspects of sewing skirts. I refer back to it time and again. I especially use the section on waistbands, even when sewing pants. The book has specific guidelines for determining the measurements of the waistline seam on the body of the skirt, the measurement of the waistband and the measurement of the elastic in order to have the best fit without bulk. Marcy Tilton offers a variety of waistband styles and has good step-by-step instructions.
I have other "Easy Guide to Sewing ..." books in my library and I think they are all great. I'm looking forward to having the full set. I highly recommend this book as a staple of your sewing library.
I have other "Easy Guide to Sewing ..." books in my library and I think they are all great. I'm looking forward to having the full set. I highly recommend this book as a staple of your sewing library.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
without patterns!
25 July 2008
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If you like to sew without patterns but have had a few misadventures, this book will set you straight as far as skirts are concerned. The ideas range from simple to mid-advanced but there are a LOT of projects you can just plunge into without a lot of planning. It fits in well with my style of aerobic sewing. :D
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