Stitch by Stitch, A home library of sewing, knitting, crochet and needlecraft, volume 13,
pub 1986 by Torstar Books, hardcover
Condition: very good. Used book price in upper right
corner of inside cover page, but no writing anywhere else in the book. No
highlighting. Binding is solid. Pages are tightly bound, flexible, readable,
not yellowing.
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purchases.
I have volumes 1, 2, 3, (not 4), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13 of the Stitch by Stitch series.
From the back cover:
In this volume:
- A color-coordinated crib set with quilting to cut out
and sew for baby
- Step-by-steps on sewing sheer fabrics and a
"Gigi" blouse pattern to sew
- Techniques of Tunisian crochet and the pattern
to stripe a stylish vest
- Plus much more. . . 14 lessons, 30 projects
Contents:
Step-by-Step Crochet Course
- More about surface crochet, Raised slip stitch, Combining
textured patterns with raised crochet, How to plan a raised crochet design, Pattern
for a crochet cardigan
- Looped-fur fabrics, Single-loop fabric, Cut-fur
fabric, Pattern for a child's "sheepskin" rug
- Mitered corners in crochet, Pointed mitered
corner, Rounded mitered corner, V-neck shaping, V-neck borders, Patterns for a
V-neck pullover and cardigan
- Color and design in patchwork crochet, Hexagon, Finishing
a patchwork fabric, Stitch Wise: more shapes, Pattern for a flower motif afghan
Step-by-Step Knitting Course- Using bobbins in jacquard knitting, Multi-colored
stranding, Stitch Wise: jacquard border patterns, Pattern for a child's hooded
sweater
- Quilting a geometric jacquard pattern, Joining
and finishing a quilted fabric, Stitch Wise: geometric jacquard fabric, Pattern
for a quilted vest
- Flat-fabric mittens, Making mittens with a palm
thumb, Patterns for children's and adult's mittens
- Working single loop stitch, Varieties of single
loop stitch, Pattern for a toddler's loopy coat
- Working double loop stitch, Making a loopy edge,
Stitch Wise: small rib textures, Patterns for a woman's sweater and loopy
jerkin
Step-by-Step Sewing Course- Selecting fabrics, Pressing and ironing, Laundering
and removing stains, Working with difficult fabrics, Fabric dictionary
- Cutting and joining a continuous bias strip, Flat
corded seam, Making an uncorded tubing tie, Pattern for a corded blouse:
adapting
- the pattern, directions for making
- Conspicuous fly front, Bound slit pockets, Cummerbund,
Pattern for corded pants: adapting the pattern, directions for making
- Appliqué perse, French seam, Working with sheer
fabrics, Pattern for a "Gigi" blouse: adapting the pattern, directions
for making
Step-by-Step Needlework Course- Velvet stitch, A velvet stitch mirror decoration
Extra Special Crochet- Man's Tunisian crochet vest, Woman's sweater in
two lengths
Extra Special Knitting- Man's ribbed sweater, Children's track suits
Extra Special Sewing- Braid-trimmed two-piece suit, Nightgown and
pajamas
Needlework Extra- Patchwork needleworker's bag
Homemaker- Holdalls for bedroom, kitchen and playroom, Baby's
crib set, Children's sleeping bags, Appliquéd placemats and napkins
Shoestring- Tray hanger, Pencil case, Border print apron, Toy
engine, Kitchen utensil holder, Floral picture frame
From the Introduction to volume 1: Whatever your current level of skill in the various
needlecrafts -- rank beginner or whiz kid you will find these attractive books
uniquely tailored to your needs. Perhaps you've never done any crocheting. knitting
or sewing at all. Or did you take it up once, and then drop it? No matter. Everything
you should know to become an accomplished needlecrafter is presented in clear,
step-by-step courses, illustrated with full-color photos or drawings.
If you are already an old hand at one or more of the
skills taught, you will still find the STITCH BY STITCH courses a valuable refresher
particularly for clarifying certain techniques on which you may be a bit rusty.
Especially for you, though, are our Extra Special projects in all the
disciplines taught. Challenging, original and truly lovely items to knit, sew
or crochet have been selected that will make a lasting impression family and
friends. In the Homemaker sections, too, you can put your talents to work on a
host of clever and practical decorations and soft furnishings.