This is your complete guide to dressmaking from designing creating and customising your
clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book! Fully illustrated and easy to use
this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make
timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike. Inside
the pages of this reference book you'll discover: - Step-by-step instructions and techniques
accompanied by clear full-colour photography - Thorough sections on tools and equipment to
help the reader choose the right items for each project - 13 downloadable patterns for skirts
dresses trousers tops and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments - Over 80
techniques including how to cut out a pattern machine stitch and hand stitch - Projects
graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself whether you are a beginner or
looking for more advanced ideas Fed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes?
This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive step-by-step
guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any
project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Accompanied by close-up
photographs clear instructions and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even
the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned
stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best
dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it. The Essential Guide to
Dressmaking An updated edition of The Dressmaking Book that guides you through every hand
stitch machine stitch and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to
stitch alter put in linings seam and hem so you can make your favourite bespoke outfits to
suit your unique style. Old edition 9781409384632
