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beautifully presented […] great outfit ideas […] photography of the highest quality --Making, Elizabeth White
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Create your own clothes with this in depth guide, with clear step-by-step instructions covering the basic techniques to the more advanced along with lots of hints and tips for creating your own look for your own size.
This fantastic book includes tissue pattern inserts for making the skirt, tunic/dress and jacket, each with 6 variations totalling 18 ways to show off your skills and style.
Key techniques and project variations:
Sewing Techniques - Pressing Intentional Creases
- Double Topstitching
- Installing an invisible Zipper
- Adding Facings
- Understitching
- Making Gathers
- Using a Ruffler Attachment
Skirts - General Construction
- Applique Skirt
- Tailored Skirt
- Multi-Fabric Skirt
- Three-Fabric Skirt
- Ruffled Skirt
- Floral Skirt
Tunics & Dresses - General Construction
- Damask Tunic
- Ruffle-Trimmed Tunic
- Frayed Tunic Dress
- Geometric Tunic Dress
- Flirty Tunic Dress
- Romantic Floral Tunic Dress
Jackets - General Construction
- Silk & Linen Jacket
- Parisian Jacket
- Cozy Wool Jacket
- Denim and Faux Fur Jacket
- Classic Tailored Jacket
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover-spiral
I love this book. OK I've only made one item so far, but considering I have never made something using a pattern before, I found the instructions very easy to follow. The pictures are clear and there are sections about the various techniques that might be required during the making of your garment. I made a tunic dress and am really pleased with the results - can't wait to get onto my next project. Great that it is spiral bound too, makes it so much easier to follow as you can have it spread open next to your sewing machine.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover-spiral
BRILLIANT, what can I say, it's true everything in this book would suit most people.
Well written,very clear instructions easy to follow diagrams,and full of great
ideas that could be used with other sewing projects.One little quibble to author
would have been nice to have instructions to line the coat\jacket.I don't have
a problem with it,but more inexperienced sewers may.Call me old fashioned but I
think a coat deserves a lining,it prolongs it's longevity and it looks much nicer,
but a miner issue really. Another good buy from amazon,many thanks
Well written,very clear instructions easy to follow diagrams,and full of great
ideas that could be used with other sewing projects.One little quibble to author
would have been nice to have instructions to line the coat\jacket.I don't have
a problem with it,but more inexperienced sewers may.Call me old fashioned but I
think a coat deserves a lining,it prolongs it's longevity and it looks much nicer,
but a miner issue really. Another good buy from amazon,many thanks
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover-spiral
After ready other glowing reviews,I was very pleased to receive my copy. I was not disappointed. I'm already an experienced sewer, but this book provides very clear instructions for those in the earlier stages of their sewing hobby. It's an inspirational book, with nice basic designs and suggestions for personalisation. Full patterns are included, all you have to do is cut them out and off you go. Have fun !
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not sew serendipity
I was disappointed with this book after all the great reviews it got.
Although it does have good clear instructions, I didn't find the patterns
to my taste. Read more
Although it does have good clear instructions, I didn't find the patterns
to my taste. Read more
Published 2 months ago by NR
Absolutely Fab!
Fab book! I love the patterns in this book and tempted to get myself a 'ruffler' next! :-) Pretty ordinary girls with curve, instead of 'praying mantis' looking models like in most... Read more
Published 3 months ago by shoppaholic
sewing at home:Sew Serendipity.
Lots of good ideas but a bit disappointing that more variety in skirt designs weren't available. I liked the paper patterns provided, probably one of the main virtues of this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Toni Veronica Howells
THE "how to" skirt, tunic, dress and jacket book! Great value!
Got it out the library first (as I wasn't sure about the picture on the cover) and ordered it immediately as I loved it so much. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Noodles
Sew Serendipity
This book is a treat - to read and also to make from, although quite a few of the ideas are variations on a theme - the basics are there to help you make beautiful clothes and put... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jules
wonderful wonderful wonderful
I absolutely adore this book, the patterns are easy to use and adjust and the ideas just make you want to make all your own clothes. Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. D. Home
Lovely book, easily modified for maternity wear
A really nice book.
I have made a skirt, a tunic and a dress so far, and will be making the Parisian Jacket as soon as I find the right fabric. Read more
I have made a skirt, a tunic and a dress so far, and will be making the Parisian Jacket as soon as I find the right fabric. Read more
Published 7 months ago by BethanyJ
An excellent book for a beginner to sewing!!
Well actually beginners and experienced sewers can find something to suit them from this book. I have just finished the tunic/dress and I now have my eye on doing the Betty June... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Z. J. Dashell-Adams
fantastic
i got my copy today and love it already. it gives helpful advice and good, clear pictures. i like that its made for all size and shape women. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ivyvega
Must have for stylish ladies
I absolutely love this book, full of great tips and amazing patterns. The clothes are funky and can be made in millions of different ways, making ur wardrobe so unique. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. A. Sanders
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