One Pattern, 1000 Dresses by Alison Smith

One Pattern, 1000 Dresses by Alison Smith

Create your own designs, mix and match classic pattern pieces, discover your style. This is the only dressmaking pattern book you’ll ever need

One Pattern, 1000 Dresses lets you mix-and-match classic pattern pieces to create your ideal look. Bestselling author Alison Smith simplifies the design process, making it easier than ever to build a pattern that best suits your style and your shape. Starting with a basic made-to-measure toile based on the book’s core dress pattern, you’ll learn how to adapt each element – bodice, skirt, and sleeves – to create the dress of your dreams.

- Measure and adjust your pattern to achieve the perfect fit
- Choose from a selection of classic bodices, skirts, and sleeve designs and learn how to adjust your toile to make them
- Customize your design with your preferred neckline, skirt length, and more
- Sew your dress using tried-and-trusted techniques for a flawless finish

Whether you want to recreate the latest runway fashions, capture your ideal vintage-inspired aesthetic, sew a simple summer dress, or make a brand-new look for a special occasion, One Pattern, 1000 Dresses gives you the tools to create a truly bespoke look, time after time.

Alison Smith MBE is one of the UK's most celebrated fashion and textile teachers and one of DK's best-selling authors. Her School of Sewing, based in Leicestershire, has been open for over 30 years, and in 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to Sewing and Corsetry. She hosts her own online teaching platform – the School of Sewing Members Club. Alison has also taught at Liberty London.

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ISBN 13	9780241826287
ISBN 10	0241826284
Title	One Pattern, 1000 Dresses
Author	Alison Smith
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Number of pages	224
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.