{"product_id":"dressmaking-the-easy-guide","title":"Dressmaking the Easy Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic techniques needed are covered at the start of the book - including seam allowances, notches, cutting out, pinning, machine sewing and finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basic sewing kit you need is covered, as well as fabric advice and advice on lining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 style options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each for sleeves and necklines, including a flared sleeve, a capped sleeve, a sweetheart neckline or a boatneck; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 skirt options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including a fitted pencil-style skirt, a zhuzhy circle skirt, and an A-Line, with or without pleats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5 patterns can be put together to create \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e80 different dress styles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet Helen take you from novice to creator of your own bespoke clothes with this exhaustive guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47821375340798,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/9137\/7059\/files\/dressmaking-the-easy-guide-3047144.jpg?v=1772027886","url":"https:\/\/www.shophomesewn.com\/products\/dressmaking-the-easy-guide","provider":"homesewn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}