Complete Dressmaking by Jules Fallon
The book begins with a description of the kit you really need, including how to choose your first sewing machine for dressmaking. The second chapter describes how to choose and prepare textiles, and/or alter a paper pattern. This chapter includes a detailed article on interfacing (vital for crisp collars!) At the heart of the book are the chapters on technique. No resource is more thorough in its detailed explanations of darts, pleats, gathers, tucks, shirring, seams (including hairline and Hong Kong), pockets, closures, fitting sleeves, collars and cuffs, and adding yokes and bindings. There is a whole chapter devoted to working with stretch fabric. And, finally, chapters on how to give your garments a professional finish with instructions for facings and linings. All the techniques are shown as step-by-step sequences, which you can read at your own pace.
"a dressmaker's bible" * Make it Today Dressmaker magazine *
"This book will guide you from sewing zero to hero" * Sew magazine *
"this book is an encyclopedia to take the fear out of starting dressmaking" -- Caroline Nash * Carolee Crafts Blog *
"such a comprehensive guide" -- Anne Donald * Frayed at the Edge blog *
"a fabulous book" * Through the Keyhole blog *
"offers great background reading for anyone working in fashion retail to understand more about the dressmaking process" * Attire Bridal magazine *
"it's a wonderful book for any sewer that loves dressmaking"
"perfect for visual learners"
"well-written and well-laid outIt's bound to become a firm favourite as a dressmaker's handbook" * Craft Focus magazine *
"It's a comprehensive guide for any sewists taking their first steps" * Simply Crochet magazine *
"This book will guide you from sewing zero to hero" * Sew magazine *
"this book is an encyclopedia to take the fear out of starting dressmaking" -- Caroline Nash * Carolee Crafts Blog *
"such a comprehensive guide" -- Anne Donald * Frayed at the Edge blog *
"a fabulous book" * Through the Keyhole blog *
"offers great background reading for anyone working in fashion retail to understand more about the dressmaking process" * Attire Bridal magazine *
"it's a wonderful book for any sewer that loves dressmaking"
"perfect for visual learners"
"well-written and well-laid outIt's bound to become a firm favourite as a dressmaker's handbook" * Craft Focus magazine *
"It's a comprehensive guide for any sewists taking their first steps" * Simply Crochet magazine *
Jules Fallon began her career as an apprentice pattern cutter and gained her Fashion Degree as a mature student. She set up her own design company, designing and producing couture and ready-to-wear bridal and evening wear. Before setting up Sew Me Something, she was head of a college fashion department. Sew Me Something offers dressmaking workshops from a team of tutors. She lives in Stratford-Upon-Avon in the UK. For more information, see www.sewmesomething.co.uk.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780857621672 |
| ISBN 10 | 085762167X |
| Title | Complete Dressmaking |
| Author | Jules Fallon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2017-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |