Far more than a random collection of sewing tips, the Islander System rekindles enthusiasm for sewing. Clear close-ups of all operations reveal the simplicity of these methods and steer students away from those methods that discourage creativity. As a result of her techniques and instructional methods, Margaret Islander has now become a leading proponent of "today's sewing" and the Islander system is becoming the "Heartbeat of Contemporary Sewing". By purchasing all 7 DVD's, you will receive a 10% discount!
Far more than a random collection of sewing tips, the Islander Sewing System rekindles enthusiasm for sewing. Clear close-ups of all operations reveal the simplicity of these methods and steer students away from those methods that discourage creativity. As a result of her techniques and instructional methods, Margaret Islander has now become a leading proponent of "today's sewing" and the Islander system is becoming the "Heartbeat of Contemporary Sewing". By purchasing all 8 DVD's, you will receive a 10% discount!
Now all of the information in the Industrial Shortcuts DVD is available in this companion book, with the added bonus of the patterns for the samples are included as well. The book is a hardcover volume with an internal spiral binding for ease of use. Industrial Shortcuts is professionally produced and through an extensive use of close-ups reveals the exact relationship between the operator's hands, material and equipment. The techniques revealed in this program are so simple that, believe it or not, they were all performed without the use of a single pin or basting thread! (182 pages) The DVD and companion book covers: *Cutting *Stack Cutting *Bundling *Easing *Helpful Accessories *Crossing Seams *Matching Plaids *Rounded Pockets *and more...
Formerly known on video as "Industrial Shorcuts", our new book and DVD offer the user a faster, more efficient method for all your sewing projects! Purchase them in this package and SAVE $! The two-part program comprising Industrial Shortcuts is professionally produced and through an extensive use of close-ups reveals the exact relationship between the operator's hands, material and equipment. The techniques revealed in this program are so simple that, believe it or not, they were all performed without the use of a single pin or basting thread! (116 minutes) The DVD and companion book covers: *Cutting *Stack Cutting *Bundling *Easing *Helpful Accessories *Crossing Seams *Matching Plaids *Rounded Pockets *and more...
Pants that fit - nearly impossible with pre-made patterns, but completely within your grasp using Margaret's tried & true drafting instructions! This spiral-bound book will guide you through the steps needed to achieve your own personal fit in slacks. Available on it's own, or packaged with the accompanying video. (see "Pants, Etc.!" under the Video category.)
Are you tired of trying to alter ready-made patterns to achieve a perfect pant fit? Lay aside commercial patterns - draft your own! You'll soon wonder why you ever tried to adapt someone else's pattern shape to yours. No special artistic or math skills necessary! Armed only with your personal measurements, a ruler, pen and paper, draft the only pant pattern that is really YOU!
