The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques
£19.00£23.80 (-20%)
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
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Additional information
| Publisher | DK (4 Feb. 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0241459737 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0241459737 |
| Dimensions | 23.7 x 2.6 x 28.3 cm |
by Dave
Very helpful information excellent
by Jackie Paddock
It is more or less the same as the previous edition ( which I have got!!!!!) But with the addition of a rather nice shirt dress. They seem to have included updates articles and some couture hits which is all good.
by Kindle Customer
A beautiful book which is a birthday present for my wife who is adding dressmaking to her quilting and patchwork skills. Having browsed through it, it would seem ideal for a novice with sewing skills. It is beautifully presented with easy-to-follow instructions. The only downside is that the edge of the front cover was damaged during transit and because it was left outside our front door, we didn’t have the opportunity to refuse acceptance.
by Amazon Customer
Great book, easy to follow and very useful, it was a great buy.
by Occasional purchaser
I’m new to dressmaking so to me this book is very helpful for a beginner.
by Amazon Customer
Step by step instructions and easy to follow. Haven’t machine sewn since I was at school. Decided to make a dress.
by Mrs P
I first saw this book in the library and loved it so much I had to buy it for myself. The instructions are very clear – the many patterns included make it more than worth the money. Fabulous book.
by Amazon Customer
It’s a nice book but for me a little limited.I would like to have had more explanation of techniques ets but it’s ok