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This is a complete resource of techniques for designing and making clothes, whether you are following a pattern, adding embellishements, or designing garments from scratch.Easy-to-follow, highly illustrated instructions explain the essential dressmaking techniques - and for advanced sewers, couture 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 book for honing dressmaking skills and inspiring fashionable new designs.
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Lorna Knight specialised in textiles at Queen Mary University College in Edinburgh. She has perviously worked as a designer's assistant and a design and technology teacher, and has run a business designing and making lingerie. She currently runs workshops on a range of sewing skills from both high street and couture fashions. Lorna writes regularly for Sewing World magazine and is the author of The Sewing Stitch and Textile Bible (Krause).
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155 of 155 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
Wow! A dressmaking book that is clear and easy to use. It includes basic techniques through to more sophisticated tailoring. The diagrams and photos are the only ones I have found so far (I have lots of dressmaking books) that are easy to follow. It gives great tips on achieving better finishes and the kind of problems most people encounter trying to follow patterns or creating your own designs. Includes a chart of body shapes and the kind of clothes that suit them. Also diagrams of different styles of clothes and the techniques that are required to make them. Excellent for both beginners and as a reference for more experienced dressmakers.
57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
I was given this as a present by a thoughtful friend. It had been on my wishlist for a while, and so I was qutie happy to receive it. Until I opened it.
It's spiral-bound and small, which makes it handy to handle (although it still doesn't bend backwards, it does keep its page when opened flat), but greatly reduces image size and detailing. Instructions aren't as detailed as they could be and I often found myself going "HUH?" when looking something up or randomly reading. And I have a fair amount of experience, as I make my own dresses (!!).
My personal recommendation, whether you're new to sewing or more experienced would be to get "The Sewing book" by Alison Smith instead (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sewing-Book-Alison-Smith). Large images, brilliant step-by-tiny-step explanations... and some advanced projects at the end of the book to inspire you to go further.
It's spiral-bound and small, which makes it handy to handle (although it still doesn't bend backwards, it does keep its page when opened flat), but greatly reduces image size and detailing. Instructions aren't as detailed as they could be and I often found myself going "HUH?" when looking something up or randomly reading. And I have a fair amount of experience, as I make my own dresses (!!).
My personal recommendation, whether you're new to sewing or more experienced would be to get "The Sewing book" by Alison Smith instead (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sewing-Book-Alison-Smith). Large images, brilliant step-by-tiny-step explanations... and some advanced projects at the end of the book to inspire you to go further.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
This is a user friendly book:
* neat size
* spiral bound making it easy to use as one is working
* excellent diagrams and step by step guides to techniques
The book also advises how to choose styles to suit each body type.
This invaluable book would be suitable for all - as a guide for the beginner or reference for the more experienced dressmaker. I am employed in a sewing room but have returned to dressmaking for myself recently - this is just what I needed to refresh my memory.
I will not need another reference book - this truly is a 'bible' for me!
* neat size
* spiral bound making it easy to use as one is working
* excellent diagrams and step by step guides to techniques
The book also advises how to choose styles to suit each body type.
This invaluable book would be suitable for all - as a guide for the beginner or reference for the more experienced dressmaker. I am employed in a sewing room but have returned to dressmaking for myself recently - this is just what I needed to refresh my memory.
I will not need another reference book - this truly is a 'bible' for me!
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not very clear
I don't think this book is very good for beginners, everything it writes about i'm having to look up on youtube or other books to actually understand what it is on about... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kate
Fantastic little book.
I am very impressed by this book. It was smaller then I expected however still a great clear read. Great for a beginner to dressmaking and as a quick reference guide for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sally
Brilliant Book
I've been designing and making my own clothes for a while, and wanted to learn how to achieve different looks without the need to follow other people's patterns. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Judieann
Not sure about the point of this book?
No info in this book that you wouldn't find in a paper pattern that you buy. I don't understand why this is called a bible - it is just a glossary of terms with one sentence... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Vava
Dressmaking book
Wow! this is book is fullfilled with sophificated styles and gives you the basic techniques needed. I would recommend this to all people interested in fashion or sewing! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chloe
LOVE IT!
I love this book so much! It gives you everything u need! Even gives you links to web sights that have dress patterns! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sherlock!
Does what it says on the cover!
I am a novice at dressmaking, I have made a few items and have a couple of books. I saw this book at a sewing exhibition and liked the look of it and now I have it I am glad. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss A. Wright
Delighted!!
I bought this item as a gift for my daughter for Christmas, she was delighted!! and has started to use it to make her own clothes. Delivery excellent!! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lelly
The dressmaker's technique bible
This is a good guide for almost any sewing technique. There is always new ways to learn.This little number is tops. Fern
Published 5 months ago by Fern
Very Useful and Clear guide to Dressmaing
Nice, easy to use book, clearly indexed with good pics for reference use, only gripe with my copy was it's front page was upside down and one of the index pages was missing.... Read more
Published 6 months ago by HP's Friend
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