Marie Porter

Broschiertes Buch

Spandex Simplified

Sewing for Gymnasts

Beschreibung

Sewing for Gymnasts is the third title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable leotards for gymnasts of all disciplines - Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Tumbling, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Aerobic Gymnastics, and more. This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former "performance" athlete’s point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. Spandex Simplified : Sewing for Gymnasts will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of practice or competition leotard imaginable - artistic and rhythmic are both covered. Given the cost of decent competition leotards, this manual can more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project! The entire book is written completely in laymans' terms and carefully explained, step by step. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. Learn everything from measuring, to easily creating ornate applique designs, to embellishing the finished suit in one book! Please note: As spandex patterning and sewing techniques are largely the same across many styles of costuming, a large portion of each Sewing with Spandex title is the same/similar to the other Sewing with Spandex titles. We recommend consulting the Table of Contents for each book you’re considering: Basic Principles of Leotard Design - Proper Fit & Safety Considerations - Figure Flaw Camouflage - Designing for the Gymnast - Designing for the Music - Visibility - Functionality - Colour Theory - Unity - Selecting Fabrics Pattern Alterations - Measuring - Using a Pattern - Sizing a Pattern - Adding Length - Removing Length - Adjusting Curve of the Back - Adjusting the Butt Length - Base Pattern Alteration Final Notes Sewing Techniques - In the Beginning - Cutting the Fabric - Seams - Elastic Application - Thread Colour Selection - Colour Blocking - Applique - Lace Overlays - Lining - Piping - Hems - Zippers - Closures - Making Straps - Hems Leotard Assembly - Basic Leotard & Singlet Assembly - Basic Skirted Leotard Assembly - Tights & Shorts - Unitards & Biketards - Applying a Sleeve Style Techniques - Backs and necklines - Sleeves - Skirts Embellishments - Hand Painting - Foil Embossing - Glitter - Sequins - Crystals Accessories - Scrunchies - Grip Bags Proper Care of Leotards Resources Note Pages

Autor

Marie Porter is an Autistic polymath, which is just a fancy way of saying that she knows a lot of stuff - and does even more stuff - with a brain that runs on a different operating system than most. Because of that OS, her career has spanned across many facets: She's a trained mixologist, competitive cake artist, professional costumer, and - last but not least - author. As of 2016, her written works include 6 cookbooks, 6 specialty sewing manuals, and a tornado memoir. Her work has graced magazines and blogs around the world, she has costumed for Olympians and professional wrestlers, has baked for brides, celebrities, and even Klingons. Marie is now proud to share her wealth of multi-disciplinary knowledge and experience with cooks and seamstresses around the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Celebration Generation
• Seitenzahl: 142
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Mai 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 549g
• ISBN-13: 9780985003630
• ISBN-10: 0985003634
• Artikelnr.: 38056693