Any home sewer who can follow a pattern can make a blouse, but certain techniques will transform an ordinary garment into a “perfect” one. The secret, as host Sandra Miller cheerfully and ably shows, lies in careful attention to detail. Miller, a frequent contributor to Threads magazine, guides viewers through the intricacies of topstitching, buttonhole placement, and turning a collar band in exactly the right way (she uses a specific pattern, but the equipment and techniques involved are universal). Aside from small missteps (Miller suggests serging raw edges without explaining what a serger is, or how to finish the edge if you don't have one), this instructional guide is packed with tips that could also be useful in making other articles of clothing besides blouses. Placing emphasis on taking time and care to craft an item correctly, this program will be valuable for sewers at all levels. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (F. Gardner)
Sewing Essentials: The Perfect Blouse
(2015) 146 min. DVD: $24.95. The Taunton Press (dist. by The AV Cafe). PPR. ISBN: 978-1-62710-978-9. Volume 30, Issue 4
Sewing Essentials: The Perfect Blouse
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