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"Create bespoke garments that fit and flatter! In this comprehensive, informative book, Helen explains how to create beautiful, customized dresses for every shape and size. Choose the exact size that fits and flatters you from a bespoke sizing chart that takes into account differences in body size across bust, waist and hips. Trace off your pattern pieces, then create a sample (toile) in calico which you can then adapt to create the dress of your...
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"Inspired by coveted designs and iconic designers, Gertie presents couture-style sewing techniques,1940s to early1960s fashion history, and her own special (secret until now) methods for re-creating vintage garments to fit modern figures. This irresistible guide and look book presents a bounty of vintage styles, plus patterns to download and print for three hard-to-find items, all in the widest size range available today- from 2 to 20 and 18 to 34,...
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An inspiring guide to creating a flexible, seven-piece wardrobe with modern Scandinavian elegance, from style icon Lotta Jansdotter. When Jansdotter wears one of her signature clothing looks, fans frequently ask, "Did you make that?" Lotta's answer is, "Yes, and so can you!" With that in mind, she has created her second book of easy-to-sew pieces that can be layered to create a variety of looks. Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Patterns is all about flexible,...
18) Make your first A-line skirt: one great-fitting pattern, a few simple skills, endless possibilities
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"An A-Line skirt can be professional or casual, classic or whimsical, simple or elaborate, colorful or muted—and that’s with one pattern! Use this great-fitting pattern and a few simple skills to create your dream skirt. Make one of 17 projects by mixing and matching layers, fabrics, hem variations, and trims and embellishments. Plus, learn how to insert a zipper like a pro, and add ruffles, pockets, and patchwork. The A-Line skirt is a forever...
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The first of its kind. Handmade Style showcases blogger Anna Graham's talent for creating cleverly constructed pieces with simple, clean lines. It's the first sewig book ever to present a collection of projects specifically designed to complement each other. And, it's your ticket to creating a cohesive, sophisticated, fresh look from top to bottom for your home. 23 projects that you'll love to wear, to carry, and to use. This thoughtful collection...
20) Gertie sews jiffy dresses: a modern guide to stitch-and-wear vintage patterns you can make in a day
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In the '50s and '60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligations.Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch's modern...
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