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The Complete Book of Sewing New Edition

by Chris Jeffreys · 2003

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An authoritative and comprehensive guide to all sewing techniques and tips, The Complete Book of Sewing provides a fresh, clever update to this modern classic. Packed with modern computer-aided designs, cutting-edge advice on tools, supplies, and fabrics as well as a new, inspirational fabric gallery, and hundreds of specially commissioned full-color step-by-step photographs—the book maintains its original appeal, while enticing a whole new generation of readers.

Themes
craftscraftsMore like thisLess of thisfashionfashionMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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