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Classic Sewing Techniques for Great Results. Easy-to-sew linens and cottons can fit any mood and season and have an infinite variety of textures, weights, and weaves. Susan Khalje takes you beyond the basics to learn new and classic techniques that will improve your results with these indispensible fabrics. With terrific information on fabric and design combinations, pattern preparation, construction techniques, decorative techniques, and finishing details, these methods can turn the simplest garment into couture elegance. Learn how to: sew, clip and turn a perfect curve, add slot seams to a plain pattern to give it a subtle style, finish a waistband beautifully and without bulk, applique a lace border to a cotton skirt, put in a center back zipper without a center back seam. About the author: Susan Khalje is the director of the Couture Sewing School, which she founded in 1993. She writes for Threads magazine and is the author of Bridal Couture (Krause Publications, 1997). Normally sold for $21.95. Save 30%.

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