Stylish Party Dresses by Yoshiko Tsukiori

Stylish Party Dresses by Yoshiko Tsukiori

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Stylish Party Dresses by Yoshiko Tsukiori

"Sew stylish DIY dresses with an elegant flair using this easy-to-follow sewing book. For parties, weddings, banquets--any occasion that calls for that special dress--this is the book that lets you DIY sew something stylish and elegant, for a lot less than you'd pay for ready-made. These 26 dresses and separates range from short to long, from sweet to sophisticated, and from simple to dramatic to suit your mood, your style and the event. Beautiful photos feature garments sewn in a variety of elegant fabrics to inspire you to choose colors, prints and textures for a dress that is just right for you and for the moment. Sewing patterns include: Gathered-skirt dresses with lacy overlays Simple, elegant shifts and empire-waist styles An easy, flattering shirtwaist dress A pintucked smock style dress Shirt and blouse combos that allow you to mix and match Dresses sporting a few well-placed frills for a look that's both girly and subtle Little bolero jackets for when you want a little more coverage And more… Full-size sewing patterns are offered in six sizes and can be altered to suit most body shapes and personal measurements. The instructions and diagrams are easy to follow. Pick up the book and browse. They're some of the easiest, prettiest DIY sewing projects you'll ever make."
"This book is named Stylish Party Dresses by our favorite Japanese Sewing Book authors -- Yoshiko TsukioriIf you are not familiar with her, she's the author of many many sewing books […] There are 26 projects you can make in this book, but not all are for dresses. Included are 3 bolero patterns that you can use with the dresses as cover-ups." --Japanese Sewing Books blog
"I saw the Japanese version of Stylish Party Dresses in Tokyo earlier this year, so I'm so excited to get my hands on the newly released English version! […] With 26 designs to choose from, having this one book covers you for any special occasion you have coming up. The author, Yoshiko Tsukiori has done it again with simple, minimalist designs which put the fabric in the spotlight." --Sew in Love blog
"A stunning combination of fabric choice, simplicity of design, and enticing details add up to dazzling fashion combinations on page after page." --Midwest Book Review
"After graduating from art college and working for a time in the apparel industry, Yoshiko Tsukiori became a freelance designer. With designs spanning from clothes for babies and children to women's daily wear and wedding dresses, she has garnered fans in France, the UK and US as well as her native Japan. Tsukiori is the author of numerous sewing books, including the wildly popular Stylish Dress series and Sewing for Your Girls."
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ISBN 13 9784805313664
ISBN 10 4805313668
Title Stylish Party Dresses
Author Yoshiko Tsukiori
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Year published 2015-09-15
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.