{"product_id":"dressmaking-the-easy-guide-helen-rhiannon","title":"Dressmaking The Easy Guide - Helen Rhiannon","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"scope_book_description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"seemore-0\" class=\"slot product-about 9781782218913 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet Dressmaker Helen Rhiannon guide you through every step of the process to help you create a classic, customised 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic sewing kit you need is covered, as well as fabric advice and advice on lining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 style options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeach for sleeves and necklines, including a flared sleeve, a capped sleeve, a sweetheart neckline or a boatneck; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 skirt options\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a fitted pencil-style skirt, a zhuzhy circle skirt, and an A-Line, with or without pleats. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5 patterns can be put together to create\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 different dress styles\u003c\/strong\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also choose to add a sweet, classic Peter Pan collar, or in-seam pockets, to your garment. You can even create a skirt as a separate, simply by adding a waistband or facing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLet Helen take you from novice to creator of your own bespoke clothes with this exhaustive guide\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-return-id=\"mobile-praise\" id=\"desktop-praise\"\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"praise\" name=\"#praise\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"seemore-1\" class=\"slot product-praise seemoreenable\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSearch Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9781782218913\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24.92 x 2.08 x 28.73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Cxh5Uc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45258554966314,"sku":"B-HR-DTEG","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/0034\/0564\/files\/Screenshot2023-06-26at16.41.09.png?v=1687794162","url":"https:\/\/www.raystitch.live\/products\/dressmaking-the-easy-guide-helen-rhiannon","provider":"Ray Stitch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}