{"product_id":"9781782218913-dressmaking","title":"Dressmaking: The Easy Guide","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix and Match Skirts, Sleeves and Necklines for Over 80 Stylish Variations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to mix and match bodices, skirts, necklines and sleeves to create a bespoke dress that's unique to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate bespoke garments that fit and flatter!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 'Best Sewing Book' at the Creative Book Awards, 2024.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive, informative book, Helen explains how to create beautiful, customized dresses for every shape and size. Choose the exact size that fits and flatters you from a bespoke sizing chart that takes into account differences in body size across bust, waist and hips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrace off your pattern pieces, then create a sample (toile) in calico which you can then adapt to create the dress of your dreams, in your own choice of fabulous fabric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four style options each for sleeves and necklines, including a flared sleeve, a capped sleeve, a sweetheart neckline or a boatneck; and five skirt options, including a fitted pencil-style skirt, a zhuzhy circle skirt, and an A-line, with or without pleats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to add a sweet, classic Peter Pan collar, or inseam pockets, to your garment. Alternatively, you can even create a skirt as a separate garment, simply by adding a waistband or facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe language of sewing and dressmaking is demystified at the beginning of the book, as well as the equipment you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is left unexplained; and stunning images of the finished dresses, on a mannequin and on a model, are interspersed throughout the book to inspire your own finished pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra copies of the full-size pattern sheets\/pattern templates exclusive to \u003cem\u003eDressmaking: The Easy Guide \u003c\/em\u003eby Helen Rhiannon are available here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40988392357985,"sku":"9781782218913","price":25.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_32802071.jpg?v=1738409418","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781782218913-dressmaking","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}