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 BOOKS:
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The Art Of Sewing® Basics & Beyond
341 pages illustrated, using 900 photographs...
$ 32.95 SALE $15.00
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Even beginners can
teach themselves to sew by starting with easy garments and growing their
skill level as they go through this book. Read the first chapters and if
you have questions as you sew feel free to e-mail me at
ssmith@gorge.net and I
will answer your questions on Shirley Shares on this web page or on the
phone. This offer is only good with the purchase of my book from me.
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Some comments on the
book -Threads magazine: Simply make your next three garments using
only Shirley's detailed and highly effective directions and you'll be
beyond pattern directions forever. Shirley contributed 10 articles
for Threads .
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Sew News 1 990:
"Following Smith's personal viewpoints, based on her commons sense
approach to sewing makes for an easy and enjoyable read and successful
garment construction....A firm believer that every woman can have
beautiful clothing, she challenges the fashion sewer to make her garments
special -- and shows her how."
The Art Of Sewing ® A Custom Fit
A workbook 120
pages illustrated, using 240 photographs & sketches...
$32.95
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Fitting tool: Dressmaker's Plumbline Belt Kit
$12.95
Tools to ensure accurate measurements & great fitting clothes.
Use the
Plumbline Belt:
- As a belt to measure evenly around the hip line at 3,7,9 inches from
the waistline.
- As a belt to check and correct the hang of the skirt if you have a high hip, a
full tummy or a prominent derriere. Mark the bottom of the belt to establish the
correct waistline thus ensuring great fitting skirts and slacks.
- To check the center back seam to correct the hang of a one-piece garment.
- To establish side seam placement especially if you have a high hip, a full tummy
or a prominent derriere.
Use the Weighted
Cord:
- To mark a jewel neck line.
- To establish the shoulder line and the armhole.
- The Sewing Arts® Basic Fitting Pants & Style
Pattern 1006----Fitting Basic-VIEW A- U.S. $10.00 plus shipping
Patterns are one size with seam lines marked ready to be adjusted with the
changes you applied to your basic for a perfect fit. A: Fitting basic with front and back darts and a two piece
waistbands. No pleats or pockets.
Fabric: View A Fitting Basic Weavers cloth or firm
muslin.
Purchase correct size by using your snug a 9 inch hip-line measure.
If you are in-between sizes purchase the smaller size. The hip measurement
allows for 2 inches wearing ease over your snug hip measurement.
Size
6
8 10
12 14
16 18
20 22
24
Hip
34 1/4 35 3/8 36 1/2
37 3/4 39 3/4 41 1/4
43 1/4 45 3/4 48
49 3/4
Pants A
45 */** 2 ¼
2 ¼ 2 3/8
2 ½ 2 ½
2 ½ 2 ½
2 ½ 2 ½
2 ½
60*/** 1 3/8
1 3/8 1 3/8 1
3/8 1 3/4 2
1/4 2 1/4
2 1/4 2 1/4 2
1/4
VIDEOS:
Now available in DVD
- The Art Of Sewing® Collars
A double Video, containing two hours of detailed instruction on the four basic styles of
collars, their construction and attachment to the garment...
$ 34.95
- The Art Of Sewing® Welt Pockets & Bound Buttonholes
Information on when and how to construct bound buttonholes; when and where welt pockets
may be added to a design. A double (two hours) Video to demonstrate in detail the
construction of five styles of welt pockets...
$ 34.95
FLOWER
PATTERNS:
Make fabric flowers from your matching fabric scraps for a most distinctive accessory
for your garment.
- #103 ULTRASUEDE® & FACILLE ROSE...
$ 6.98
- #104 RUFFLED FLOWERS. ROSES & SPRAYS...
$ 6.98
- #105 CHRYSANTHEMUM & FRINGED FLOWERS...
$ 6.98 
PINCUSHION
PATTERNS:
These fun pincushions will add a touch of whimsy to your sewing room.
- #101 PIG PINCUSHION
Papa. Mama & Little Pig... $ 5.50
 - #102CHICKEN & ROOSTER PINCUSHION...
$ 5.50
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