Includes index.

The Complete Book of Sewing covers every technique you need for dressmaking and sewing for the home, from choosing the right fabric, to pleating and lining, to achieving couture finishes. With this practical sourcebook at your fingertips, you will be able to create a whole new wardrobe or give a room a fresh look with new curtains and cushions. Each technique is illustrated step-by-step in color photographs so that you can see exactly what to do. Supplementary artworks and special tip boxes appear throughout the book to make the techniques even clearer and to show you shortcuts and tricks of the trade. The Complete Book of Sewing tells you which tools you need for each technique. You will also learn how to choose a pattern, alter it to fit, and apply it to your fabric, and how to identify the fabric that is best for your needs.