books about: alteration

books about: alteration

books:

Alteration

Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture

Melissa Rannels, Melissa Alvarado, ...

Taunton, 2007

A great resource for the individualist (and beginner!) seamster
I received this as a gift and was very pleasantly surprised! There are a lot of fun, inventive, and easy ideas in this book. After reading it, I wanted to go right out and go thrift store shopping! It's true what the other reviewer said: you are not going to be ...

Pattern Fitting With Confidence

Nancy Zieman

Krause Publications, 2008

Pattern Fitting with Confidence - Nancy Zieman
One of the best books on pattern adjusting I have seen. Uses the pivot and slide technique. Excellent diagrams with information on adjusting for pretty much any type of adjustment you may need to make. Well written with easy to understand instructions. Great for ...

Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams

Elissa Meyrich

Fireside, 2006

I loved this book!!!
The first time I sewed anything was in middle school shop class - we made this hideous blouse that I never wore because I didn't like the material or the pattern. I decided to get back into sewing because while I didn't like the end result, I loved the process. I ...

Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure

Sandra Betzina

Taunton, 2003

almost excellent
a quick reference book to correct patterns. I helps also to correct a few of skinny ladies' imperfections, which was quite a surprise in a world that thinks that round forms are a problem and too many bones showing are beauty! I am absolutely happy of this book!

Gunsmithing: The complete sourcebook of firearms design, construction, alteration, and restoration for ...

Roy F. Dunlap

Stackpole Books, 1963

A Keeper
My Dad and I shot with Roy in my preteen years. I was impressed with him as a shooter then, and as a gunsmith now. Someone mentioned "out of date" photos and dead authors. This issues are NOT relevant, as the knowledge encompassed in the book are not dependent on ...

New From Old: How to Transform and Customize Your Clothes

Jayne Emerson

Firefly Books, 2006

New Looks for Old Clothes
This book encourages creative ways of thinking about clothes I currently own and those I may make or purchase later. Some of the ideas are quite simple, others more sophisticated. I like the fact that it includes directions on how to achieve the results portrayed in ...

Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt

Megan Nicolay

Workman Publishing Company, 2006

Awesome T-Shirt Book
Always wonder what to do with those t-shirts that are too big or too small, or a little worn out! I recommend this to anyone looking for a creative way to recycle their t-shirts!

iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind

Gary Small, Gigi Vorgan

Collins Living, 2008

iBrain: A Must Read for Parents
iBrain by Gary Small, M.D. and Gigi Vorgan 1st Edition, New York, N.Y. 2008 Collins Living, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13:978-0-06-134033-8 $24.95 iBrain is a fascinating foray into the world of neuroscience. While it does deal with ...

99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special

Faith Blakeney, Justina Blakeney, ...

Potter Craft, 2006

Awesome Creations!
If you've ever wondered what to do with a T-shirt...wonder no more!! Loved this as much as the "99 Ways to Cut Denim"....Check em' out!!

Fitting Finesse

Nancy Luedtke Zieman

Oxmoor House, 1995

fitting finesse
I am a quilter and have seen some wonderful fabrics for sewing clothing. I needed a book to update my sewing skills and found this book to help with measuring my body and changing patterns to fit all my new curves. .

Save This Shirt: Cut It. Stitch It. Wear It Now!

Hannah Rogge, Adrian Buckmaster

Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2007

neat summer projects...
I decided that in my spare time I want to re-fashion my t-shirts. I shelve in the craft section in a bookstore and am quite familiar with all of the other books on t-shirt reconstruction (generation T, rip it, 99 ways to transform your t-shirt) and Save this Shirt is ...

Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes and Transformations with a Needle and Thread (Domestic Arts for Crafty Girls)

Kathleen Maggio

Quarry Books, 2006

Totally Worth Buying!!
This is one of the first books I've seen that gives enough step by step details. Not only are the ideas creative, they produce clothes that you could actually wear. I'm tired of DIY books showing ripped up, "GRRL" fashions. And so many of these books give vague ...

Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations: Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices (FAA Handbooks)

Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2001

nice book
Nice edition, comes in very handy when working on aircraft. Lots of helpful examples and explanations.Rings on the back makes it perfect for keeping right pages open and index makes all the difference when trying to find information required. Thank you.

Golf Club Design, Fitting, Alteration and Repair: The Principles and Procedures

Ralph D. Maltby

R. Maltby Enterprises, 1995

The best club making book ever made.
I think that all people interested in club making should by this book because it gives the proper methods on how to fit, grip, shaft and adjust lie. I also think experienced club makers should by this book because it has interesting tip on club making.

Fantastic Fit For Everybody: How to Alter Patterns to Flatter Your Figure (A Rodale Sewing Book)

Gale G. Hazen

Rodale Books, 1998

At long last, a better fitting method
I used this book to finally make a pattern that fits, as I am unable to buy retail clothing, even though I am of petite size. This book is full of wonderful inspiration and practical wisdom. I noted that one of the customer reviews complained that the book left off ...