{"product_id":"dressmaking-companion","title":"Dressmaking Companion","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe practical, pocket-sized dressmaking manual that every sewist needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from threading your machine and selecting your fabric to fitting zips, darts, pockets and vents.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are making your first garment or your fiftieth, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference and trusted advice. Inside you’ll find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSewing machine anatomy:\u003c\/b\u003e a tour through a machine’s anatomy along with advice on choosing needles, threads and feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn overview of essential tools:\u003c\/b\u003e everything you need to get going, including cutting tools, marking and measuring aids and pressing tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to fabric:\u003c\/b\u003e understand construction, grain and bias, and discover an indispensable photographic library of 30 key dressmaking fabrics, each given with suitable garment use and care instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatterns demystified:\u003c\/b\u003e understand pattern language and symbols, how to take key body measurements and learn how to arrange your pattern pieces on fabric most efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e40 key hand and machine sewing techniques:\u003c\/b\u003e discover 40 essential techniques, each shown clearly step by step. Start with hand-sewing, seams and hems; discover more advanced techniques such as adding bias binding and piping; before moving on to adding details and features such as darts, pleats, pockets and gathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57399860953470,"sku":"NW9781800922570","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781800922570.jpg?v=1778601475","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/dressmaking-companion","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}