History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

Book Description

Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing

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Fine Embellishment Techniques
Embellishments
Thorough, in-depth techniques, beautifully written
Reccomended for beginner in dressmaking
Well written book but skimped on some sections

Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing
Jane Conlon
Manufacturer: Taunton
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ASIN: 1561584967
Release Date: 2001-08-15

Book Description

Celebrating all that is elegant and classic about vintage clothing, this book shows how to embellish new garments to make them look as though they were crafted in a more glamorous era. Readers will learn they don't have to be experts to add embellishment techniques from the l920s, 30s, and 40s to their wardrobes. They'll discover the possibilities of adding threadwork, beading, trims, piping, and more to garments. These projects are elegant and sophisticated and especially appealing to those who like glamour but not glitz. Five categories of embellishment techniques, detailed instructions, and 70 color photographs are featured, offering design inspiration of all kinds -- from casual to evening wear.

Customer Reviews:

Fine Embellishment Techniques.......2007-08-23

This book arrived in fast time and in good condition. I was surprised at how quickly I received the item.

Embellishments.......2007-07-16

Wow! I was very surprised. The techniques are simple but very effective. The photos of finished products are classy looking, and not overdone. The colors are subdued. Less is definitely more. The diagrams are very clear. The advice and recommendations are excellent. I've already tried a few of the techniques with great success. Highly recommended if you want to add that extra little something to make your garments stand out, but not look gaudy.

Thorough, in-depth techniques, beautifully written.......2007-05-08

This book is wonderful. If you want to create your own beautiful clothes from scratch, this is the book for you. She tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about beading, threadwork, trims, bindings and pipings, and applique. The possibilities are endless!!!

Reccomended for beginner in dressmaking.......2006-11-10

Beautiful edition. The book contains some interesting embellishments' ideas from vintage fashion, but on the whole it describes basic methods of embellishments and finishing garments, as bias binding, piping etc. There is interesting chapter about using bead work as garment trimming. I would say, it's a good guide for beginners in dressmaking.

Well written book but skimped on some sections.......2006-05-16

I bought this book primarily for its section on passementrie but found a wealth of information on beading, bobbin embroidery and braiding. I noticed though that one of the braid samples, the 3-strand with a chevron pattern did not have illustrated or written instructions, which was disappointing as the traditional 3-strand weave, that we know through girl's pig tails, was documented in the book. Another disappointment was that the passementrie section had no pictures. Granted, Ms. Conlon's goal was to allow the reader to create their own designs but an example for a finished piece would have been helpful. It is a technique that's very hard to find material on and I thought this book would have filled that gap to an extent. Rouleau faggotting was a surprise treat and seems easy to recreate. The overall quality of the book is what I'd expect from Taunton press and worth buying. I just wish there was more 'eye candy'. This book could have easily been 200+ pages without tiring the reader with its lovely examples and well written instructions.

Felt to Stitch: Creative Felting for Textile Artists

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Fabulous Book !
felt to stitch
Felt to Stitch by Sheila Smith
Great book
It's All Here!

Felt to Stitch: Creative Felting for Textile Artists
Sheila Smith
Manufacturer: Batsford
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 071349008X

Book Description

Versatile and easy to make, felt provides an ideal base for surface embellishment. This inspirational guide explores the possibilities, from creating your own from scratch, to selecting unusual dye combinations, and producing three-dimensional pieces. Using the sample projects that illustrate the main techniques, both beginning and advanced fiber artists will soon be experimenting with color, line, shape, pattern, and texture. Special sections on Japanese Shibori (knotting and dyeing the surface) and Nuno (combining felt with other materials to create rich and exciting fabric surfaces) make this a must-have for all fiber artists.

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Fabulous Book !.......2007-09-14

This is simply a beautiful book. Lots of wonderful techniques, eye candy photography. One of the best felting book out there IMHO

felt to stitch.......2007-09-12

Brilliant! what more can i say? A must have for any felt or textile artist.

Felt to Stitch by Sheila Smith.......2007-08-08

I have devoured this book from front to back. It is truly a beautiful book with excellent information and gorgeous pictures.It is very well written with easy to understand instructions for those new to felting as I am.
There are a few projects; again easy to understand and the book encourages the felter to explore their own creativity and generally have a ball!!
Congratulations Sheila Smith on a book which will easily become one of my treasured possessions.

Great book.......2007-07-29

This is a very good book with ideas on what to do with your felted pieces. I especially like the needle felting parts.

It's All Here!.......2007-04-12

I bought this book to use with developmentally disabled adults. These adults live on a ranch, helping care for several fiber producing animals. This book is part of a cottage industry proposal that the staff and I are working on and I couldn't be more pleased. The pictures are vivid (appealing to my imagination) and the presentation is logical and orderly (appealing to the teacher/student part of me).

The directions are simple and straight forward. The projects are adaptable for all levels of cognitive functioning and motor skills, and provide absolutely beautiful results. From making flat felt as a raw material to three dimensional objects, from surface designs to combining felt and fabric, as well as jewelry, this book covers the basics and gives lots of creative ideas for projects. The results that my "students" came up with were lovely, and as always with felt, nearly impossible to duplicate.

The experiences we used from this book were satisfying for those who love texture (wet/dry, bubble wrap, different types of fibers, raw fleece/fulled fabric). They were also satisfying for those who are visually stimulated, as color is well used throughout each project. The surface design ideas were usable by all, regardless of functioning level, because many different options are presented (paint sticks, stitching, stencilling, block printing, beadwork, cobweb, needle felting). The skills required are repetitive and not technical, the materials are easily found and readily available, and the actual individual tasks of going from raw fleece to finished product are varied, interesting and appeal to short-moderate attention spans. The working process provided a wonderful atmosphere for cooperation and conversation, as each adult helped or received help from their peers and shared the excitement as their project began to take shape. We now have finished items that my students can use, sell, or wear and they know which animal gave its fleece to them to make it.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is fascinated by fiber and feels intimidated by the current "fiber artist" trend. Nearly anybody can make felt and be delighted with the results. This book is an excellent guide to finding the different ways to make and use felt, and is suited for the beginner and the seasoned alike. Excellent!

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As Always........her books are Wonderful!!
Beautiful Book
Beautiful Book

Classic Fabrics
Henrietta Spencer-Churchill
Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0847819744
Release Date: 1996-08-15

Book Description

In Classic Fabrics Henrietta Spencer-Churchill shares her knowledge of the long history and art of decorating with fabrics, enabling anyone to recognize and use traditional textures and patterns to shape great rooms.

The first section of the book examines the history of fabrics, from medieval tapestries and eastern silks, to eighteenth-century Toile de Jouy and the latest innovations in synthetics. This is followed by a series of beautifully photographed rooms that show how textiles are used in the home for curtains and drapes, table linens and bedspreads, cushions and lampshades, and the more specialized canopies and awnings. The final section describes the textures, patterns, and weaves of cottons, linens, wool, silks, satins, velvets, damasks, jacquards, laces, and tapestries. Finishes such as felting, glazing, waterproofing, and moire are explained, and hundreds of fabric samples are reproduced.

Illustrated with over 200 vibrant color photographs, Classic Fabrics offers hundreds of inspirational ideas and practical tips.

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As Always........her books are Wonderful!!.......2004-02-26

Ms. Lady Henrietta's books are always great. There are many interior designers who write books to put on the market.....but I haven't yet seen anyone who consistently puts out wonderful books like she does. They are the best!! I am a sold sucker on her books. I feared that since she has so many decorating books out there, that they would do nothing but repeat themselves. But was I ever wrong?!! Always comprehensive, detailed, yet never over the top. Her books are always easy to understand. The royal lineage of her family surely puts her in a super huge advantage in that she is always around the beauty in the country homes of England's countryside of Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. I am planning to get each and every book she has written to include in my design library. They are great inspirators.
You will never go wrong with her books. :-)

Beautiful Book.......2001-11-21

A wonderful reference guide to fabrics AND a top notch coffee table book! Even your guests who find nothing appealing about textiles will find this book just divine! Pour a glass of Merlot and relax with this wonderful "picture book". The text is excellent too if you are in the mood for details...

Beautiful Book.......1999-06-27

Priced at a bargin. excellent text, lovely photos. Highly recommend

Print in Fashion: Design, Development and Technique in Fashion Textiles

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Thought it would be better
GREAT

Print in Fashion: Design, Development and Technique in Fashion Textiles
Marnie Fogg
Manufacturer: Batsford
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0713490128

Book Description

Here is the first and only book to explore cutting-edge print design for fashion through the designer’s eyes—complete with interviews, exclusive archive material from international fashion houses, and full-color photographs of patterns. Innovators such as Eley Kishimoto and Jonathan Saunders explain their work, take us through their artistic process, and consider the relationship between fashion designer and print designer. Every page offers something beautiful and striking—motifs based on nature, others drawn from urban graffiti and graphics, and still more that go retro, abstract, or folkloric. The material is exquisite and invaluable to anyone interested in fashion and design.

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Thought it would be better.......2007-05-12

I got this book for a digital surface design class that I am taking. I thought that it would be a really cool book and I had actually flipped through it once. Yet when I got it, I was a little dissapointed. The author does not carry her thoughts well from one paragraph to another. I feel like she uses big words that she might not necessarily understand completely...oh and there is a missing page :(

GREAT.......2006-11-18

I loved this book - very inspirational - gave me lots of insight on top designers that I hadn't read about elsewhere. Total eye candy. I highly suggest this book for anyone in the design biz or who just needs inspiration and is a real lover of prints and patterns.

Creating Romantic Purses: Patterns & Instructions for Unique Handbags

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Excellent book
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Creating Romantic Purses: Patterns & Instructions for Unique Handbags

Creating Romantic Purses: Patterns & Instructions for Unique Handbags
Marilyn Green , and Carole Cree
Manufacturer: Sterling/Chapelle
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1402725175

Book Description

Using wonderful fabrics, trims, and accents, the talented designers from Ruby Tag Bags have created more than 25 fabulous, one-of-a-kind purses that women will have to own and love to make. The design romance begins with classic materials, including colorful crazy quilts, delicate lace, and vintage velvet; unique adornments such as glistening mother-of-pearl buttons; and pretty ribbon and floral embellishments. Even the project names—like Camelot, Polka Dance, and Lady of Spain—have a touch of magic. The collection includes small evening bags, larger totes for travel to those exotic faraway locales, elegant silk designs, and enchanting purses with silver chains, gold linings, and looped fringe. In addition to showstopping color photos of each project, there are patterns to make construction simple.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent book!.......2007-09-12

Very good tool for the handbag designer. Love all the detailed instructions and photos. Easy to follow patterns. Fun designs.

Excellent book.......2007-08-12

The book has beautiful photos of purses which would inspire even the least creatively challenged. There are detailed instructions, a material list, preparation, and construction instructions, and there are patterns in the back of the book(which you need to enlarge). There are at least 14 bags, all beautiful and distinct. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wants to create a lovely purse.

Great Book.......2007-06-08

Love this book. The purses are unique and different. Hope they publish another one.

Fantastic .......2007-05-29

This book is so fantastic! Just looking at it over and over is enjoyable. I went to the Ruby Tag website and found info that the the purse hardware in the book has the wrong sizes. Boy, would I have been frustrated if I hadn't found that out. There should be a sticker on the front or a bookmark or something to alert to that in case someone didn't accidently find the information at the web site. Have not been able to start on a purse since I just had surgery before the book arrived but have spent many pleasant hours thinking about the works of art that I am going to be able to create. Great Job Ladies you are so talented in your designs. Thanks...

Creating Romantic Purses: Patterns & Instructions for Unique Handbags.......2007-01-12

This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever enjoyed. The purse art is beautiful to look at and stirs your creative juices. The patterns are easy to read and understand. The ladies that created the purses in the book are very talented artists. I have already started one of the crazy quilt bags due to being inspired by this book.

Classic Cloth Dolls: Beautiful Fabric Dolls and Clothes from the Vogue Patterns Collection

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Classic Cloth Dolls: Beautiful Fabric Dolls and Clothes from the Vogue Patterns Collection
Linda Carr
Manufacturer: Sixth&Spring Books
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ASIN: 1931543046

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“A foolproof guide.”—Vogue Patterns. “This book by one of the world’s top doll designers provides detailed information, patterns and ideas to make several different 18-inch cloth dolls....Loaded with valuable information for the fabric doll maker.”—Doll Castle News.

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ENOUGH BEADED FABRIC BOOKS!

Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric
Cindy Gorder
Manufacturer: Sterling
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ASIN: 1402724519

Book Description

Eye-catching beads of all types, lovely fabric that’s stitched and embroidered, and stupendous projects: this collection combines all three, and will charm needleworkers looking for something new. All the basics are splendidly covered and illustrated here, from beading supplies to the necessary stitches to the care and cleaning of the finished item. What will really dazzle sewers and beaders are the quality and variety of the items they can make: a spectacular gift bag festooned with pearls, seed beads, and bugle beads; a range of pillows and place mats in a rainbow of colors; a quilted throw, customized with velveteen appliqués; and much more.

A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

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ENOUGH BEADED FABRIC BOOKS!.......2007-06-26

All I see is repeated stitches and design ideas in these books! It seem every author out there all of a sudden started writing "Beaded Embroidery" Books and they pretty much follow the very same ideas. Nothing new here. Nice Pictures, not as many instructions as "Beading On Fabric" by Larkin Jean Van Horn's book (which by the way is a nice spiral bound book! a real Plus) and nothing new.
I have bought 5 of the beaded embroidery books and re-sold all but the one I mentioned. This one is going the way of the other 4 books. Save your money and check it out at the library. If fact check them all out THEN choose the one which bests suits you...

Linen and Cotton: Classic Sewing Techniques for Great Results (Focus on Fabric)

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I love this book!!
Review of a mere amateur

Linen and Cotton: Classic Sewing Techniques for Great Results (Focus on Fabric)
Susan Khalje
Manufacturer: Taunton
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ASIN: 1561582506
Release Date: 1999-05-01

Book Description

Linen and cotton are two classic fabrics that are always in style. This second book in the Focus on Fabric series, Linen and Cotton, is the essential sewing room reference for working with these easy-to-wear fabrics. It includes not only sewing techniques, but tips on selecting the right patterns and equipment, preparing and caring for the fabric before and after sewing, and construction techniques. These well-behaved fabrics are the perfect place to try new or complex techniques with confidence. Rarely taught classic couture methods are explained in detail. In one concise volume, sewers can find information on weaves, treatments, finishes, and specialty details like godets, pin tucks, and piping. A gallery of beautiful garments will serve as inspiration to take sewing skills to new heights. With the help of these professional techniques, linen and cotton garments will turn out like expensive ready-to-wear.

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I love this book!!.......2000-09-03

I love sewing and I bought this book as cotton and linen are among my favorite fabrics to use when I am making shirts, blouses skirt and dresses.

The first part of this book includes information (without getting too technical) on these two types of fabric with emphasis on their numerous qualities, types, processing, weaves, dyeing techniques and finishes. Also included are a number of sample garments that cover a range of styles fabrication and techniques to show how versatile garments one can make (even a wedding gown!!) out of linen or cotton. The author then proceeds to describe various techniques one can apply to achieve great results with the use of very clear diagrams and photographs. This part of the book I found to be the most fascinating.

There is a list of decorative seam treatments and seam finishes that look great on these two fabrics. The author includes techniques on different waistline treatments one can apply in skirts or pants. Better yet, everyone who works with these fabrics should check out the information on the use and application of interfacings, underlinings, facings and linings. Instructions on the use of sleeve heads, staystitching and inner stay tape are also included as well as on the application of decorative details such as pleats, gathers, godets and angled seams, topstitching, decorative stitching, application of lace, binding and even pockets. Finally she concentrates on a number of finishing details regarding closures (zippers, buttons, hooks and eyes, plackets etc.) hems and others.

This book is not intended to provide information on how to make shirts, skirts etc. as it is a fiber-oriented and not a garment-oriented book. The author has managed to write a book with so much information and interesting techniques to apply when working with these fabrics (to give structure, embellish, or add the right finishing detail) that I find it to be most valuable to me. Do try these at home!!

Review of a mere amateur.......2000-07-20

I have enjoyed sewing, but have not had time to do any of it for the last few years. Over the last 3, however, I have really gotten "in to" linens, crochet, and embroidery. I don't know what hit me! I have had a college class in sewing, good pointers from a few and have occasionally browsed a couple of books, so take this review with that knowledge. I have worked my way through half of the book, now, and have learned several pointers and have piqued my interest and desire to sew again even more. I think the book is very enjoyable, and the only reason that I didn't rate it higher, is that, I'm not sure if my judgement would be critical. There should be some rating scheme for the reviewers, also! I don't know how this compares to others, but I am actually _reading_ it -- through and through, not just skipping. Enjoy!

The Ultimate Sewing Book: Over 200 Sewing Ideas for You and Your Home

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Huge amount and very useful information in one book.
A colorful photo filled sewing book...even for the beginner

The Ultimate Sewing Book: Over 200 Sewing Ideas for You and Your Home
Maggi McCormick Gordon
Manufacturer: Collins & Brown
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ASIN: 1855859610

Book Description

Whether you’re stitching clothes, creating home accessories, personalizing garments, or jazzing up interiors, these techniques help you add that special, creative touch. Photos and diagrams show how to stitch in a straight line by machine or hand. Try tricks of the trade for everything from buttonholes to adding collars. Plus: dressmaking basics and caring for and repairing textiles.

Customer Reviews:

from SherriAllen.com.......2004-10-30

Including the words "the ultimate" in the title of any book is pretty risky. After all, you're creating some pretty high expectations before the reader even turns the first page. With The Ultimate Sewing Book: Over 200 Sewing Ideas for You and Your Home, author Maggi McCormick Gordon stepped up to welcome the challenge and hit a grand slam home-run. Filled with step-by-step instructions and beautiful full-color photographs, this book certainly lives up to its name.

The Ultimate Sewing Book provides an excellent introduction to sewing basics, which are an integral part of any successful sewing project. There is a brief discussion of the tools, equipment and fabrics used in sewing, followed by an exceptional presentation of the fundamentals, such as hand and machine stitches and seams, edges and gathering.

Dressmaking is covered in great detail. After giving you a crash course in using and altering patterns and choosing fabrics, The Ultimate Sewing Book demonstrates dressmaking techniques for the individual components that are used in the creation of garments. For example, you will learn how to make 4 types of collars, 10 types of pockets, 4 types of buttonholes and even 4 types of plackets.

The jewel of this book is the section that covers Home Furnishings. Making up over half of The Ultimate Sewing Book, this section teaches you everything you ever wanted to know about taking fabric and turning it into accessories for your home. In addition to the required sewing tips and techniques, there's information on choosing a style, choosing color, choosing fabric, measuring and assessing windows and furniture and much more. There are instructions for making curtains, blinds, bed linens, table linens, cushions, pillows and slipcovers. The first sewing project I ever attempted was a fabric blind inspired by the Home Furnishings section of The Ultimate Sewing Book; it's still hanging in my kitchen window.

Throughout the book, the instructions are detailed and guide you every step of the way. The photographs that accompany the instructions effectively utilize contrasting fabric and thread colors to further illustrate the point. All the photographs are large, colorful, intuitive and add greatly to the value of this book.

The Ultimate Sewing Book: Over 200 Sewing Ideas for You and Your Home is an excellent visual guide that will instill confidence in the beginner and inspire the experienced to dust off that sewing machine and start sewing! I highly recommend it.

Huge amount and very useful information in one book........2004-10-25

I like this sewing book for it's detaild, well illustrated instructions. There are many techniques and they are devided into two halfs: home decor and clothes construction. At the first chapter you'll find the basics: tools and equipments, about the sewing machine (it could be enough explanation for some but I've seen better ones before). However, She writes about many kind of fabrics throuout the book and explains a lot about them! The photos are great too! There are a huge amount of information, how to-s for different kind of techniques packed in this book. For instance hand and machine stitches, seams, how to clip curves, pinning and cutting, marking patterns, alterations, interfacings, tucks and pleats, different sleeve costructions, collars, waistbands, pockets, linings, curtains, blinds, tiebacks, sheets, duvet cover, tabelcloths, slipcovers and many many more + a lot's of details (embellishments, corners, edges, even discussing different styles)! I'd deffinately recommend this book for a sewer who has a little bit of knowledge (knows how to sew a straight stitch or thread a machine). I think this book can be a bit overwhelming for a total novice - but maybe not every novice :) If it is more important for you to learn from a really step-by step book where every single move and detail are explaind and photographed carefully and everything has to be very very clear, then - I think this book could be confusing! (I'd recommend then the "Sewing 101, a beginner's guide to sewing") Otherwise this is a great book, also very good quality (not going to fall apart anytime soon)..if you looking for an answer more than likely you'll find it in this book since it contains such a wide range of info!

A colorful photo filled sewing book...even for the beginner.......2003-01-19

The Ultimate Sewing book is filled with numerous colorful step by step sewing instructions and photos. It shows you how to make clothing to home furnishings -- from hems and pockets to curtains and duvet covers. I am a novice sewer and I found the photos in this book very helpful. The photos are colorful and bright -- not just drawings like you see in many books. This book also gives examples of sewing basics. It shows you basic and advanced stitches, how to use paper patterns, edges and many much more. This is a thick book that is great if you need a visual guide to get you sewing.

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