This guide to sewing covers every technique needed for dressmaking and sewing for the home, from choosing the right fabric, through pleating and lining, to achieving couture finishes. With this practical sourcebook, it is possible to create a new wardrobe or make new curtains and cushions. Each technique is illustrated with colour photographs, and special tips are given, showing the reader shortcuts they can take. The book is clear enough for the beginner and detailed enough for the more accomplished home sewer.