{"product_id":"helen-rhiannon-dressmaking-the-easy-guide-9781782218913","title":"Dressmaking: The Easy Guide","description":"From 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreative Book Awards 2024 - Winner - Best Sewing Book from Crafts Beautiful Magazine \n\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. \n\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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n - Basic techniques needed are covered at the start of the book - including seam allowances, notches, cutting out, pinning, machine sewing and finishing.\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n - The basic sewing kit you need is covered, as well as fabric advice and advice on lining.\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n - There are 4 style options each for sleeves and necklines, including a flared sleeve, a capped sleeve, a sweetheart neckline or a boatneck; and 5 skirt options, including a fitted pencil-style skirt, a zhuzhy circle skirt, and an A-Line, with or without pleats.\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n - The 5 patterns can be put together to create 80 different dress styles; 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.\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Let Helen take you from novice to creator of your own bespoke clothes with this exhaustive guide","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Used - good","offer_id":53198946074966,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9781782218913_1.jpg?v=1778569609","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/helen-rhiannon-dressmaking-the-easy-guide-9781782218913","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}