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Five inspired patterns for a versatile wardrobe Make what you love and love what you make. In this, the follow-up to the Merchant & Mills Sewing Book, expert dressmaker Carolyn Denham turns her attention to tailoring classic garments. Five garments - a top, jacket, dress, skirt and trousers - are examined in turn. Learn how to make the basic garments, and explore the different techniques used to fit patterns accurately. Discover how to adapt sleeves, cuffs, pockets, lapels, and to adjust length and sizing of garments. Each of the chapters introduces the specialist techniques behind the garments. this extended overview examines the professional approach in some depth and will enable maker to go beyond the projects presented in the book, into the heady realms of experimentation and self-expression. Imagination is the only limit. With the addition of attention, patience and a little dedication, the Merchant & Mills Workbook can be put to good use in creating a complete wardrobe based on five adaptable patterns. By choosing seasonal cloth, the versatility of these projects can be enjoyed from the first hint of Spring to the end of Winter. two full-sized paper patterns are provided with the book. the remaining patterns will be available online.Product Identifiers
PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-139781909397422
eBay Product ID (ePID)213081364
Product Key Features
Book TitleMerchant & Mills Workbook: A collection of versatile sewing patterns for an elegant all season wardrobe
AuthorMerchant & Mills
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicSewing, Transportation, Crafts
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height276mm
Item Width218mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMerchant & Mills
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom