--- product_id: 203734377 title: "The Dressmaking Book New Edition" price: "€ 51.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/203734377-the-dressmaking-book-new-edition store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 80+ expert techniques Full-color step-by-step photos 13 downloadable patterns The Dressmaking Book New Edition **Price:** € 51.96 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🧡 Unlock your bespoke wardrobe β€” stitch your style story today! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dressmaking Book New Edition - **How much does it cost?** € 51.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/203734377-the-dressmaking-book-new-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Tools of the Trade:** Comprehensive sections on essential dressmaking tools ensure you’re equipped like a pro. - β€’ **Master Every Stitch:** Over 80 detailed dressmaking techniques from cutting to hemming, perfect for all skill levels. - β€’ **From Beginner to Pro:** Projects graded by difficulty let you confidently level up your sewing game and stand out. - β€’ **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Clear, full-color photography guides you through every step, making complex skills accessible. - β€’ **Create Your Signature Style:** Includes 13 versatile downloadable patterns to craft 31 unique garments tailored to you. ## Overview The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques is a definitive, fully illustrated guide designed for both beginners and seasoned stitchers. Featuring step-by-step instructions, 13 downloadable patterns for 31 garments, and expert advice on tools and techniques, it empowers you to create timeless, personalized clothing. With a 4.7-star rating and praised for its clarity and depth, this updated edition is your ultimate companion to mastering dressmaking and escaping fast fashion. ## Description This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating and customising your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book! Fully illustrated and easy to use, this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike. Inside the pages of this reference book, you'll discover: - Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-colour photography - Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project - 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments - Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch - Projects graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself; whether you are a beginner, or looking for more advanced ideas Fed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it. The Essential Guide to Dressmaking An updated edition of The Dressmaking Book that guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favourite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style. Old edition 9781409384632 Review: Arrived the next day - It arrived the next day. I ordered it the night before and it came the next day. That never happens. The book is amazing too. It has everything I need to learn altering and making clothes. It is very well written and easy to understand. I can't wait to get started. Highly recommend this book. Nothing like going old school when you need to learn something. Books are good and this book is hard back so won't rip easily. We'll impressed. Review: All the little tips within the book - Great book, easy to follow and very useful, it was a great buy. ## Features - Warning:Not suitable for children over 36 months - Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision - Warning:Only for domestic use - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 19,424 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 140 in Needlework & Fabrics 2,300 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 278 Reviews | ## Images ![The Dressmaking Book New Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xlFaJ-CQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived the next day *by R***D on 2 February 2024* It arrived the next day. I ordered it the night before and it came the next day. That never happens. The book is amazing too. It has everything I need to learn altering and making clothes. It is very well written and easy to understand. I can't wait to get started. Highly recommend this book. Nothing like going old school when you need to learn something. Books are good and this book is hard back so won't rip easily. We'll impressed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the little tips within the book *by A***R on 2 December 2022* Great book, easy to follow and very useful, it was a great buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sewing book *by R***H on 4 December 2024* Very easy to follow for a beginner Superb explanations very pleased with the book ## Frequently Bought Together - The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques - The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. 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