by Lorna Knight (Author)
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.
Format: Spiral-bound
Pages: 256
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 31 Oct 2008
ISBN 10: 0715329545
ISBN 13: 9780715329542