The Beginners Guide To Dressmaking Av Wendy Ward

This is the ultimate guide to how to make your own clothes even if you have never done so before.As well as step-by-step instructions for all the basic dressmaking techniques, there are six garments to choose from. It even includes multi-sized paper patterns for all the garments so you can get started immediately. <br><br>The garments include a maxi dress/skirt, jersey top, simple jacket, trousers, fishtail skirt and a shift dress. The author has also included advanced techniques for optional techniques such as pockets and collars which you can choose to add to the basic patterns as your skills improve.<br><br>CONTENTS LIST:<br>1. The Projects (building in complexity, each project to have made-up samples photographed in different fabrics to aid in fabric choice and using the different modular elements to personalise style and increase skill level):<br><ul><li>Fishtail skirt ¿ Techniques covered: centred zip, bias binding, gathering. Modular elements: patch pockets. </li><li>Jersey maxi