AmyS
January 2, 2009, 03:47 PM
Couture Crochet Workshop: Mastering Fit, Fashion, and Finesse (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596680083?ie=UTF8&tag=crochetville-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=1596680083)
Lily M. Chin
Interweave Press
List Price: $21.95; Current Amazon Price: $14.93
Please support Crochetville by purchasing your book through our Amazon Affiliate Bookstore (just click book cover):
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51HAM40N9EL._SL160_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596680083?ie=UTF8&tag=crochetville-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=1596680083)
Photos by Jayne Wexler, © Interweave Press. Used with permission of Interweave Press.
If you have ever wondered how to incorporate fine finishing, detail, and perfect fit into your crocheted garments, then this is the book for you. Lily draws upon her many years in the fashion industry to present all sorts of her favorite tips and techniques for creating fabulously fitting garments from any pattern.
Lily shares information on how to plan your own patterns, how to refine the fit of an existing pattern, how to use crochet-specific stitching and shaping techniques, and even gives guidance on how to manipulate lace and circular construction techniques to achieve perfect fit.
Lily Chin:
http://www.crochetville.org/misc_images/bookreviews/chin.lily.jpg
The first few chapters in this book are presented in textbook style, presenting lots of valuable information on how and why to use certain techniques to achieve a custom fit. Lily then proceeds to provide a number of patterns that will show you how these techniques are actually used.
Each pattern contains standard written instructions, stitch diagrams, and pattern schematics with measurements for each garment piece in all different sizes. Lily also includes special notes that explain why she has utilized certain techniques in the pattern.
Positive/Negative Twin Set:
http://www.crochetville.org/misc_images/bookreviews/chin.rayontwinset.jpg
Ensemble-Acting Tunic and Skirt:
http://www.crochetville.org/misc_images/bookreviews/chin.tunicskirt.jpg
Photos by Jayne Wexler, © Interweave Press. Used with permission of Interweave Press.
Lily M. Chin
Interweave Press
List Price: $21.95; Current Amazon Price: $14.93
Please support Crochetville by purchasing your book through our Amazon Affiliate Bookstore (just click book cover):
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51HAM40N9EL._SL160_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596680083?ie=UTF8&tag=crochetville-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=1596680083)
Photos by Jayne Wexler, © Interweave Press. Used with permission of Interweave Press.
If you have ever wondered how to incorporate fine finishing, detail, and perfect fit into your crocheted garments, then this is the book for you. Lily draws upon her many years in the fashion industry to present all sorts of her favorite tips and techniques for creating fabulously fitting garments from any pattern.
Lily shares information on how to plan your own patterns, how to refine the fit of an existing pattern, how to use crochet-specific stitching and shaping techniques, and even gives guidance on how to manipulate lace and circular construction techniques to achieve perfect fit.
Lily Chin:
http://www.crochetville.org/misc_images/bookreviews/chin.lily.jpg
The first few chapters in this book are presented in textbook style, presenting lots of valuable information on how and why to use certain techniques to achieve a custom fit. Lily then proceeds to provide a number of patterns that will show you how these techniques are actually used.
Each pattern contains standard written instructions, stitch diagrams, and pattern schematics with measurements for each garment piece in all different sizes. Lily also includes special notes that explain why she has utilized certain techniques in the pattern.
Positive/Negative Twin Set:
http://www.crochetville.org/misc_images/bookreviews/chin.rayontwinset.jpg
Ensemble-Acting Tunic and Skirt:
http://www.crochetville.org/misc_images/bookreviews/chin.tunicskirt.jpg
Photos by Jayne Wexler, © Interweave Press. Used with permission of Interweave Press.