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Informationen zum Autor Rachel Pinheiro is a London based sewing blogger who specializes in sewing stylish street style garments. She has developed a strong following through blogging and social media and contributes to many digital media sites and magazines including Love Sewing, Simple Sewing and Sewing World . Rachel was cited as one of the '2017 Biggest Influencers' in a recent editorial in Craft Business magazine, alongside other major sewing celebrities including Kaffe Fasset and Patrick Grant and she's been included in the 'Top BurdaStyle Blogs' 5 years running. Klappentext This capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro includes the perfect separates to take anyone through the working week to the weekend. Garments include on trend staples such as a jumpsuit, kimono dress, and a trench coat. Vorwort House of Pinheiro is one of the leading influencers in this community and Rachel is the perfect author to engage the target audience Zusammenfassung Revitalise your wardrobe with this capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro. The collection includes the perfect separates to take you through the working week to the weekend: there is a main pattern for every day of the week and variations to dress it up or down. Inhaltsverzeichnis IntroductionChapter 1 - Stable foundationsAn introduction to all the sewing basics required to create this pattern collection. Rachel shares her advice and experience in this comprehensive guide to sewing basics from how to choose the right fabric for the right pattern right through to the importance of stabilisers in garment sewing and expert tips for getting the best possible finish for all your garments.Chapter 2 - Key techniquesA comprehensive guides to all the sewing techniques required to make these patterns and take your dressmaking to the next level. Rachel explains everything from how to sew darts, pleats, seams and hems as well as detailed instructions on garment construction and assembly.Chapter 3 - Fitting & draftingThis chapter looks at the importance of getting the right fit. Rachel explains how to get the best fit possible by careful measuring, the importance of creating a toile and how to correct fit issues when they occur.Chapter 4 - ProjectsStep-by-step instructions for all the garments including pattern hacks for the variations:MondayMain project: JumpsuitVariation: Relaxed trousersTuesdayMain project: Kimono dressVariation: Dress with lining and no pocketsWednesdayMain project: Trench suitVariation: Trench style cropped jacket, trench style skirtThursdayMain project: Raglan shirtVariation: Shirt dressFridayMain project: Shirt dressVariation: Crop topSaturdayMain project: Tee shirtVariation: TurtleneckSundayMain project: BackpackVariation: OrganiserChapter 5 - GlossaryA guide to all of the terms used in the book.Pattern indexAbout the authorThanksIndex...
