{"product_id":"dressmaking","title":"Dressmaking","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-size patterns to cater for dress sizes 2 to 42.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreative Book Awards 2024 - Winner - Best Sewing Book from Crafts Beautiful Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet Dressmaker Helen Rhiannon guide you through every step of the process to help you create a classic, customized dress that’s perfect for your body and your personal style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s a pattern for every size and shape (2-42). Simply choose the size closest to your own measurements, trace off your pattern pieces, create a sample in calico and alter it to your unique shape. Then, choose from a selection of basic, but beautiful, neckline, sleeve and skirt options – from classic V-necklines to flouncy Fifties-style circle skirts – to make your dress your very own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBasic techniques needed are covered at the start of the book – including seam allowances, notches, cutting out, pinning, machine sewing and finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe basic sewing kit you need is covered, as well as fabric advice and advice on lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThere are \u003cb\u003e4 style options\u003c\/b\u003e each for sleeves and necklines, including a flared sleeve, a capped sleeve, a sweetheart neckline or a boatneck; and \u003cb\u003e5 skirt options\u003c\/b\u003e, including a fitted pencil-style skirt, a zhuzhy circle skirt, and an A-Line, with or without pleats. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 5 patterns can be put together to create \u003cb\u003e80 different dress styles\u003c\/b\u003e; adapted to make 4 different skirts or 4 tops; or the pattern for the straight skirt can be joined to any of the bodice patterns to make a straight dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet Helen take you from novice to creator of your own bespoke clothes with this exhaustive guide","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57393708007806,"sku":"NW9781782218913","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781782218913.jpg?v=1778652506","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/dressmaking","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}