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This book contains everything you need to become confident in must-have dressmaking skills, from reading patterns to sewing up and making alterations. Eight garment-led chapters show you how to learn and perfect dressmaking as you build your wardrobe or make alterations. Stylish photography, simple step-by-step instructions and handy tips make this an essential buy for anyone who sews or wants to get started. It is a one-stop reference that will be dipped into time and time again.
Price: $24.99
Pages: 144
Publisher: David & Charles
Imprint: David & Charles
Series: Sewing Bible
Publication Date:
26 November 2010
Trim Size: 10.88 X 8.25 in
ISBN: 9780715337653
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
Needlework & fabric crafts
Wendy Gardiner has been in the sewing industry for over 27 years and during that time has been involved in publishing sewing magazines, books and DVDs. For the last 10 years she edited Sewing World magazine, a monthly title for people who enjoy sewing with a machine. She is also a co-founder of ISEW (isew.co.uk - 'the face of sewing in the UK; the place to visit for sewing enthusiasts'). Wendy is based in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Introduction; Tools & Equipment; Basic Sewing Skills; Understanding Paper Patterns; Basic Adjustments; Fabrics Explored; Interfacings, Interlinings & Stabilisers; Garment & Technique Focus; Skirts; Dresses; Trousers; Tops; Jackets; Measuremant Charts; Troubleshooting; Glossary; Suppliers; Index.