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Sew, Serge, Press delivers a comprehensive toolkit for sewists of all levels, covering essential machine‑sewing techniques, efficient serger use, and detailed pressing methods for hand‑iron and commercial presses. The book provides clear machine settings—stitch type, length, and width—and presser foot recommendations for common tasks such as welt pockets and lapels, making complex construction faster and more accurate. Beyond construction, the text offers invaluable finishing advice, including the use of fusible interfacings, puff irons, steam irons, and tailor boards, to achieve a polished, hand‑tailored look in less time. Profiles of noted sewing professionals add motivation and workspace‑organization ideas, while an accompanying index and pattern‑supplement sections allow readers to quickly reference techniques alongside their project instructions.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Janice Saunders Maresh
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