{"product_id":"dressmaking-the-easy-guide-mix-and-match-skirts-sleeves-and-necklines-for-over-80-stylish-variations-9781782218913","title":"Dressmaking: The Easy Guide: Mix and Match Skirts, Sleeves and Necklines for Over 80 Stylish Variations","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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreative Book Awards 2024 - Winner - Best Sewing Book from Crafts Beautiful Magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelen is an award-winning fashion designer creating beautiful, timeless, handmade gowns from her home in Swansea, Wales. Over the last 10 years, Helen has worked on a huge range of projects from prom dresses to National Costumes for pageants and bespoke dresses for Cardiff Singer of the World finalist, Natalya Romaniw, and also the international opera star, Katherine Jenkins. With a love of making beautiful, timeless dresses, Helen decided to specialize in Bridalwear and launched Helen Rhiannon Bridal in 2010. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso a fully qualified teacher and lecturer, Helen set up the \u003ci\u003eAll Sewn Up\u003c\/i\u003e sewing workshops in 2010 (www.allsewnupwales.co.uk), designed to help people learn and develop new skills, and to be creative. She runs sewing workshops regularly, teaching people how to make items such as bags, cushions, toys and garments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHelen's first book for Search Press, Sew Perfect Pets, has sold almost 9,000 copies to date. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.helenrhiannon.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615346954514,"sku":"9781782218913","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e72008ee-6b8b-429c-9701-fd6bcb76f6cc.jpg?v=1732483101","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dressmaking-the-easy-guide-mix-and-match-skirts-sleeves-and-necklines-for-over-80-stylish-variations-9781782218913","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}