Are dressmaking patterns essential for creating stylish and flattering clothes? No!
Can you create a range of impressive garments using just your own measurements and some simple techniques? Yes!
Popular designer and dressmaker Kimberley Hind takes you through everything you need to know to get started. Whether that's choosing the right fabrics for the look and finish you want, to accurately taking your body measurements so that your clothes fit in just the right way, Kimberley's friendly and no-nonsense attitude will get you started in no time... and with no need for dressmaking patterns!
Table of Contents
Introduction
Tools and materials
Fabric
Seams and hems
Gathering
Ruffles
Elastic casings
Turning ties
Bias-binding
Body measurements
PROJECTS
Easy T-shirt
Laze dress
Variation: slouchy top
Elasticated boho blouse
Variation: maxi dress
Billow skirt
Variation: shorter gathered skirt
Mysa jacket
Variation: tie-front blouse
Homestead pinafore dress
Meadow dress
Variation: summer strappy top
Tie-strap cami top
Copy-cat trousers
Variation: floaty shorts
Variation: loungewear set
Sol wrap skirt
Variation: midi wrap skirt
Using fabric scraps
Templates
Dressmaking glossary
Index
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