Sewing With Leather and Suede: A Home Sewer's Guide (Home Sewers Guide)

Sewing With Leather and Suede: A Home Sewer's Guide (Home Sewers Guide)
by Sandy Scrivano

Sewing With Leather and Suede: A Home Sewer's Guide (Home Sewers Guide)
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Book Summary Information

Author: Sandy Scrivano
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-11
ISBN: 1579900518
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Lark Books
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Book Reviews of Sewing With Leather and Suede: A Home Sewer's Guide (Home Sewers Guide)

Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars

I ordered this book after my DBIL brought me back some lambskins from Ecuador. Having never worked with leather I had no clue where to start. Sandy's last article in Threads was so inspiring but I was disappointed in the book. The book will be helpful to me as far as the basics go, but samples shown in Threads magazine and online were much better - at least for my taste.

Summary of Sewing With Leather and Suede: A Home Sewer's Guide (Home Sewers Guide)

Here is THE book for sewers who always wanted to sew with leather or suede but were afraid to try. This book includes dozens of tips and techniques for sewing with these comfortable and durable materials on a standard home sewing machine.

Dozens of color photos, detailed illustrations, patterns, and step-by-step instructions guide readers through each project. Easily-sewn projects like belts, ties, vests, purses, and caps are presented first, then readers can try their hand at fancier skirts, tunic vests, pants and jackets. Gorgeous color photos of over 30 of the author's own garments inspire creativity and build confidence.

Starting with a thorough description of special tools and notions that work best for leather, Scrivano masterfully explains the differences between fabric- and leather-sewing techniques. The book then provides readers with a solid grounding in sewing techniques and stitches. Subsequent chapters detail how to plan a leather garment, beginning with design and pattern adjustment and continuing to cutting, sewing, and lining.

A special chapter on embellishment shows readers how to customize garments with finishing touches. Some techniques included are appliqu, unique pocket designs, stenciling, cording and binding, and handmade buttons.

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