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Suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to make clothes at home, this book helps you learn how to make skirts, dresses, trousers, tops and jackets by following clear and simple step-by-step sequences. It includes 11 sewing patterns for making 18 different garments.
About the author
Alison Smith MBE A trained fashion and textiles teacher, Alison taught for many years at one of the largest schools in Birmingham, where she was Head of Department. In 1992 she set up the School of Sewing - the first of its kind in the UK - teaching all aspects of sewing, including dressmaking, tailoring, and corsetry. Alison has also taught at the Liberty Sewing School in London and at Janome's sewing school in Stockport. In 2004, she opened a fabric shop in Ashby de la Zouch to complement the School of Sewing. In 2013, Alison was awarded an MBE for her services to sewing and corsetry. She also teaches online for Craftsy.com and writes regularly for sewing magazines, including Love Sewing. Alison lives in Leicestershire with her husband and has two adult children.
Summary
A compact, comprehensive sewing handbook for anyone who wants to know how to make clothes at home.
Learn how to sew 19 classic garments, including dresses, skirts, jackets, trousers, and tops, with easy-to-understand, step by step tutorials. Everything you need to know to sew a capsule wardrobe of clothes is here: which tools you need, how to cut out fabric, and all the essential sewing techniques, such as machine and hand stitching, how to stitch seams, add a zip, sew a button on, make darts, attach facings, sleeves, waistbands, construct pockets, and much more. Includes 12 sewing patterns in nine sizes up to size 24, and full instructions for 7 further variations.
Whether you are a beginner dressmaker looking for a clear introductory guide or an experienced dressmaker looking for new sewing projects and a dependable reference, Dressmaking Step By Step is the book for you.
