{"product_id":"dressmaking-the-easy-guide-mix-and-match-skirts-sleeves-and-necklines-for-over-80-stylish-variations-9781782218913","title":"Dressmaking: The Easy Guide: Mix and Match Skirts, Sleeves and Necklines for Over 80 Stylish Variations","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-size patterns to cater for dress sizes 2 to 42.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLet Dressmaker Helen Rhiannon guide you through every step of the process to help you create a classic, customized dress that's perfect for your body and your personal style. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's a pattern for every size and shape (2-42). Simply choose the size closest to your own measurements, trace off your pattern pieces, create a sample in calico and alter it to your unique shape. Then, choose from a selection of basic, but beautiful, neckline, sleeve and skirt options - from classic V-necklines to flouncy Fifties-style circle skirts - to make your dress your very own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBasic techniques needed are covered at the start of the book - including seam allowances, notches, cutting out, pinning, machine sewing and finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe basic sewing kit you need is covered, as well as fabric advice and advice on lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThere are \u003cb\u003e4 style options\u003c\/b\u003e each for sleeves and necklines, including a flared sleeve, a capped sleeve, a sweetheart neckline or a boatneck; and \u003cb\u003e5 skirt options\u003c\/b\u003e, including a fitted pencil-style skirt, a zhuzhy circle skirt, and an A-Line, with or without pleats. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 5 patterns can be put together to create \u003cb\u003e80 different dress styles\u003c\/b\u003e; adapted to make 4 different skirts or 4 tops; or the pattern for the straight skirt can be joined to any of the bodice patterns to make a straight dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can also choose to add a sweet, classic Peter Pan collar, or in-seam pockets, to your garment. You can even create a skirt as a separate, simply by adding a waistband or facing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNothing 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet Helen take you from novice to creator of your own bespoke clothes with this exhaustive guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Search Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781782218913\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Helen Rhiannon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42896192471221,"sku":"9781782218913","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_18476aec-bca9-41e8-8725-a496eaa3bcb5.jpg?v=1686101385","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/dressmaking-the-easy-guide-mix-and-match-skirts-sleeves-and-necklines-for-over-80-stylish-variations-9781782218913","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}