The beginners guide to dressmaking By Julia Hincks
About this product
Sew 8 stylish, versatile garments with this essential beginner's guide to dressmaking, from best-selling author and teacher Julia Hincks.
In this complete course, popular sewing guru Julia Hincks covers everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, how to read and use a sewing pattern, choose fabrics, make seams and understand dressmaking terminology. Clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for all, whether you are creating your first garments or revisiting the basics.
The 8 projects are carefully chosen by Julia to teach you new skills each time, so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new techniques and terminology, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book.
Choose from 8 stylish garments:
- pattern-free skirt
- top
- robe/jacket
- skirt
- shorts
- vest
- trousers
- dress
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