Sewing

A collection of booklets to help you get that perfect fit. Follow the easy instructions, skipping over the adjustments you do not need to make. McCall's has provided methods to make your alterations easy and time saving. You are now on your way to a good fit.



Alteration Sequence for a Dress or Skirt
Booklet 1 - Bust
Booklet 2 - Shoulders and Armholes
Booklet 3 - Necklines, Chest and Back
Booklet 4 - Sleeves
Booklet 5 - Waist and Hips

Alteration Sequence for Pant
Booklet 6

The republished soft back has been completely up-dated. Lots of colour illustrations and photographs support the how-to techniques and latest information on fabrics, haberdashery and equipment. Subjects include The Fashion Game: information on design, style, figure flattery and fabric composition; Your Pattern Profile: how to read envelope and pattern, determine your size and achieve perfect fit; Planning Your Fashion Approach: selecting fabrics, equipment and haberdashery and planning your work; Construction Techniques: from the basics to the most advanced; Handling Specialty Fabrics, Professional Tailoring and Fabric Care.

An indispensible aid to sewing professional garments, which are both fashionable and uniquely personal.

Vogue Sewing Quick Reference by the Editors of Vogue Patterns Covering everything you need to know to create fashionable, professional-quality clothing, from fabric to selection, and construction basics to advanced pattern alterations and couture techniques. Vogue Sewing Quick Reference distills the essential elements of Vogue Sewing into a concise, easy-to-reference manual that will be indispensable to sewers of all skill levels.

Colour me Younger by Veronica Henderson & Pat Henshaw
Effective advice for women who don't want to look their age, Colour Me Younger will help you shed years from your looks. Assessing which colours work best for you, Colour Me Younger shows how to dress from top to toe in the most flattering styles available. Each chapter guides you through specific aspects of style including: • Wardrobe review ( basics to accessories) • Hairstyle and colour • Make-up do's and don'ts • The right foundation garments. Featuring real women, this great book demonstrates that getting older doesn't mean giving up on fashion.

Colour me Confident by Veronica Henderson & Pat Henshaw
Be your own personal stylist and give yourself a top to toe makeover with this inspiring book. This style guide offers real advice for real women, backed by years of experience from the ?colour me beautiful ?team. It doesn't matter what shape, size or age you are, you too can look great! Find out what colours are perfect for you. Learn which shapes and fabrics will flatter you. Discover your style personality and how to enhance it.
Add the finishing touches, with useful tips on make-up, hair, accessories and choosing the right wardrobe.

Jackets for Real People by Pati Palmer & Marta Alto
For a minimal investment and a little time, you can have a 'designer' jacket. Achieve a custom fit no matter what your figure. Includes pattern and fabric selection, patterns and fabrics fitting on real people, cutting and marking tips, how-to's for buttonholes, a NO-FAIL welt pocket, 'bagging a lining', easy mitered vents, and much more, plus finished touches such as topstitching and piping.

This 96 page hardback consists of 25 fabulous window treatments. From simple valances to elegant drapes, the projects cater for all skill levels and decorating needs with comprehensive instructions and illustrations. There are helpful tips throughout the book, as well as a glossary of sewing terms, information on selecting hardware and how to measure your windows. Includes step-by-step instructions and detailed information on fabric suggestions.

Easy, step-by-step, economical ways to beautify your home using a sewing machine and overlocker including simple unlined curtains, sumptuous window treatments, placemats, table runner and acccessories, cover-ups for sofas and chairs, pillow covers and shams, dust ruffles, vanity and sink skirts.

Easy, step-by-step illustrated instructions to create beautiful and unique items with your sewing machine e.g. Amish Star Quilt, Christmas Stockings, One-of-a kind Teddy Bear, Dolls, Sweetheart Pillow, Christening Gowns and Gifts.

By Sandra Betzina.
In her natural light-hearted manner, Sandra teaches how to fit patterns to the unique curves of your body. Starting with fitting basics, this book takes you through the proper sequence of alterations, brining you to a fabulous fit, fast. Every part of the body is analysed, problems identified and solutions given in a clearly illustrated manner. RRP £14.95.

An ideal sewing partner for those progressing to this level. Well illustrated, it provides a step-by-step guide to pattern and fabric preparation, fitting adjustments plus the techniques for custom, machine and fusible methods with tips on where and how to use them. Softback.

Learn how to obtain that fit with in-depth, clearly stated instructions on ten areas of fitting.
Illustrations are clear and plentiful providing lots of expert assistance for all levels of dressmaking, including possible problem areas. The book has a very up to date feel; a must-have reference book. Softback.

By Sandra Betzina.
An invaluable reference tool for every sewing room. RRP £16.95.

By Anna Zapp
During 25 years of sewing, Anna has numbered clients such as John Denver and Robert Redford. In her first book she offers her own common sense techniques for pattern fitting, construction and tailoring. Instructions are clear and simple with lots of photography, tip boxes and a dash of humour. Learn how to customise any pattern to suit your shape and create beautifully tailored jackets, shirts, tops and trousers.

An A to Z reference to popular fabrics, fibres and terminology is a 'must-have' guide for sewers. Today's fashion fabrics reflect the current catwalk looks, but the wide choice of fibre content and fabric properties can sometimes be bewildering. This handy paperback will slip easily into your pocket or handbag when shopping for suitable fabrics.

Suitable for all occasions, these charming Cards, reproduced from front covers of Butterick Fashions between 1912 and 1915, are blank inside to personalise for birthdays, thank yous and notelets. 173mm x 123mm, they come in packs of 4, one of each design, complete with envelopes. Save £2 on RRP of £3.95