The Dressmaking Technique Bible by Lorna Knight (Spiral Bound, 2014)

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ISBN-13: 9781446304921, 978-1446304921. The step by step instructions for a wide range of dressmaking techniques from basic patterns through to couture designs makes it suitable for beginners as well as sewers with more experience.

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Offers techniques for designing and making clothes, whether you are following a pattern, adding embellishements, or designing garments from scratch. This book includes illustrated instructions, which explain the essential dressmaking techniques. It is suitable for beginners, or those who are already designing or making their own clothes.|Calling all dressmakers! This is a fully updated version of the best selling The Dressmaker's Technique Bible, complete with an all-new fabric guide to choosing the right fabric for the right garment. Dressmaking is having a renaissance, driven by hugely successful programmes such as the Great British Sewing Bee and Project Runway. This dressmaking handbook offers all the guidance you need to create beautiful clothes, whether you are following a pattern, adding embellishments or starting from scratch. This is a fully updated, new edition of best selling book, The Dressmaker's Technique Bible, which has sold thousands of copies due to its in depth instruction and comprehensive content. It includes step by step instructions for a wide range of dressmaking techniques from basic patterns through to couture designs making it suitable for beginners as well as more experienced sewers. Easy-to-follow, highly illustrated instructions explain the essential dressmaking techniques - allowing you to work confidently from a pattern to create beautiful clothes that fit perfectly. It features an at-a-glance guide to basic garment shapes and styles, cross referenced with the relevant techniques throughout the book. Suitable for beginners, or those who are already designing or making their own clothes, this is the perfect reference book for anyone interested in dressmaking and sewing.

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PublisherDavid & Charles
ISBN-139781446304921
eBay Product ID (ePID)207615445

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Book TitleThe Dressmaking Technique Bible
AuthorLorna Knight
FormatSpiral Bound
LanguageEnglish
TopicCrafts
Publication Year2014
Number of Pages272 Pages

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Item Height195mm
Item Width145mm

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Title_AuthorLorna Knight
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • The dressmakers technique Bible

    Whether you're starting out or experienced, this is a great book to use. Very clear, diagrams are actually very clear and useful. On a personal note I am just starting out and the book has helped so much with feeling comfortable with my machine and knowledge

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  • dressmaking technique bible - how to make best use of your sewing machine - brilliant

    super informative very helpful great deal many thanks

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  • Great book

    It has a great content in the book to help a new dressmaker . So it is a good book to have it gives you lots of advice . Great book.

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  • Dressmaking technique Bible

    I only got this for university but when it arrived I realised how useful it actually is, so many useful things for any sewing project in this book.

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  • Finally arrived! Unable to give as a surprise pressie.as planned. Clearly the book has not been checked. The book is spiral bound and been at some po

    Finally arrived! Unable to give as a surprise pressie.as planned. Clearly the book has not been checked. The book is spiral bound and been at some point taken apart. half the book is upside down and not put bk correctly.

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  • All you need to know

    This is a handy reference book for the sewer, I have this myself and now bought it for my grandaughter

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  • Brilliant book covers all you'll need

    Love this little book packed with everything you will need

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  • Worth every penny

    You don't need any other reference books!

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  • Very handy book to have

    Very informative book

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  • Lovely book. Easy to follow instructions. Beautiful illustrations

    Lovely book. Easy to follow instructions. Beautiful illustrations

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