{"product_id":"dressmaking-the-indispensable-guide-hardcover-1","title":"Dressmaking: The Indispensable Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJules Fallon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA practical illustrated guide to techniques, tools and troubleshooting from a couture dressmaker.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is a beautifully presented and comprehensive resource for dressmakers new to the craft and for those who want to take their skills further. It features scores of step-by-step sequences showing every kind of technique, from using and adapting paper patterns, to couture-inspired seaming techniques that will take garment-making skills to a new level. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Some notable and practical features of the book are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e all photos illustrate the sewer's perspective from above, whether hand sewing or using a machine \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e fine details (such as a small notch) are shown in close-up photo call outs \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e photo annotations point out important details \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e lengthy descriptive captions leave no opportunity for confusion. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e The contents cover the full breadth of dressmaking. The following are just a few of them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Sewing Kit -- the tools and materials required, including a sewing machine, overlocker\/serger, and how to choose and use them \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Preparation -- Natural and synthetic fabrics, how to choose fabrics, prepping and handling, pre-washing, types of thread, interfacings, understanding and sizing a pattern \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Cutting -- Laying out and pinning fabric and patterns, weighting, marking, and tacking \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Making - Pressing is not ironing, creating shape, open and closed seams, pockets, openings and closures, zippers, sleeves and cuffs, collars, yokes, waistbands, decorative features, sewing jersey \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Finishing -- Bound edges, facings, hems, and linings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Resources -- Metric\/imperial conversion, sewing machine needles sizes and uses, common seam allowances, and US, UK and European size conversions. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Other valuable topics covered are the anatomy of a stitch, correcting thread tension, fixing stitches, working 4-thread jersey, what selvedge is and how grain lines work, how to measure yourself (and why), how to alter a pattern to fit, making a toile (a personalized, muslin, fitting dress). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eDressmaking: The Indispensable Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jules Fallon started out in fashion as an apprentice pattern cutter. She earned her Fashion Degree and became head of a college fashion department. She now designs and produces couture and ready-towear bridal and evening wear, and her company, Sew Me Something (sewmesomething.co.uk), runs hugely popular sewing workshops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47217942266105,"sku":"9781770859388","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/bHpsV3E3MmlwWE01Rjg0NXQzaXVTUT09_41482d23-feb1-4d0a-8b82-6f8d604f79bb.webp?v=1768149158","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/dressmaking-the-indispensable-guide-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}