Dressmaking: The Easy Guide: Mix and match skirts, sleeves and necklines for over 80 stylish variations

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The language of sewing and dressmaking is demystified at the beginning of the book, as well as the equipment you need to get started.

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From cutting out your pattern to seam finishes and inserting zips, we’re with you each step of the way. Trace off your pattern pieces, then create a sample (toile) in calico which you can then adapt to create the dress of your dreams, in your own choice of fabulous fabric. Nothing is left unexplained; and stunning images of the finished dresses, on a mannequin and on a model, are interspersed throughout the book to inspire your own finished pieces. If you don’t have an overlocker to do this with, there are two easy ways to finish edges – with a zigzag stitch on a regular sewing machine, or by using pinking shears. They come in various sizes – use smaller blades for detail and curves and larger blades for faster cutting.Whether you prefer to follow a pattern or try some upcycling and patternless makes, keep this guide close to your sewing machine and tick off the skills as you go. Firstly, decide on what you’d like to make, and then use the recommendations given in the pattern instructions to pick a fabric type that suits – the print and colour are up to you, though!

Dressmaking: The Easy Guide | Helen Rhiannon | 9781782218913 Dressmaking: The Easy Guide | Helen Rhiannon | 9781782218913

The cookies used to prevent fraud and maintain the security or our services are active for a maximum period of 24 months. If you delete or clear your cookies, or if you change which web browser you are using, you will need to set your cookie preferences again.Helen has gained a solid reputation for her superlative dressmaking skills which has led her to naturally share her knowledge and passion through teaching.

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Helen explains how to take comprehensive measurements of your own figure and some extra useful measurements too, with a handy chart you can copy and use. For example, they help us to remember your preferences and prevent you from needing to re-enter information you previously provided (for example, during member sign up). Also the work book is a gem, as it is something to refer to for sewing exercises with needle types and fabric lists. Pinking shears have long been a favoured seam-finishing method – if you’ve ever bought vintage clothes, you’re likely to have come across pinked seams. this is what makes us unique'), and the numerous ways to mix and match design components allow for ample customization.They also help us to enforce our Terms of Use, prevent fraud and maintain the security of our services. The book offers a very comprehensive introductory section and will provide a useful reminder for all levels of sewist. It is therefore important that your browser is configured to accept cookies for your preferences to take effect. Extra copies of the full-size pattern sheets/pattern templates exclusive to Dressmaking: The Easy Guide by Helen Rhiannon are available here. For example, Helen explains how to measure yourself but she has used 'real people' to show sizing in practice and how to choose a size when you don't fall between the pattern's sizing.