The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills by The Great British Sewing Bee

The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills by The Great British Sewing Bee

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A go-to guide for taking your dressmaking skills to the next level

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The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills by The Great British Sewing Bee

Learn how to build on your sewing repertoire as you take the next step on your making journey. The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills is the second title in this brand-new, standalone series that celebrates dressmaking techniques. Building on the basics covered in The Great British Sewing Bee: The Techniques, this book includes chapters on: Preparation & pattern matching Working with different fabrics such as leather and lace How to take your sewing to the next level with finishes Specialist techniques including boning, swimwear and underwear Decorations & embellishments   Interspersed with expert tips and step-by-step illustrations, The Skills is an indispensable reference for intermediate sewers that will encourage you to take your dressmaking to the next level.
The Great British Sewing Bee is a BBC reality show that began airing on BBC Two on 2 April 2013. Sara Pascoe hosts the show, as 12 talented home sewers are challenged to create gorgeous garments, under the scrutiny of judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant, for the title of Britain’s Best Amateur Sewer.

Written by Caroline Akselson, a Costume Technician at Wimbledon College of Arts, who previously co-written GBSB: Sustainable Style (2020).
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ISBN 13 9781787139497
ISBN 10 1787139492
Title The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills
Author The Great British Sewing Bee
Series The Great British Sewing Bee
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Year published 2023-04-13
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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