"The Colette Sewing Handbook shows you how to start sewing the wardrobe of your dreams. Includes five beautiful patterns for modern classic pieces, including a scalloped-hem skirt, flutter-sleeve blouse, sweetheart neck sheath dress, asymmetrical flounce dress, and a lined dress with gathered sleeves. Each project will help you put the fundamentals into practice as you sew. Colette Patterns is known for timeless design and exceptionally clear instruction...

Presents techniques to speed up sewing time, improve skills, and complete projects with a professional finish.

"Successful teacher, designer, and fashionista Alice Prier explains how to get started, use slopers, choose fabrics, adapt it all for fit and style. In no time at all, you?ll be making everything from classic A-line dresses and full-length gowns to strappy sundresses, pencil skirts, pinafores, and more."--Amazon.com.

The skill level is basic, and there's a complete sewing primer included, with recommendations for basic tools, step-by-step instruction, a guide to fabrics, and a sizing reference chart. Includes 36 downloadable patterns on CD.

Make adorable outfits for an entire year of fun adventures and special occasions. Includes; 20 fully illustrated seasonal outfits with easy-to-follow instructions; 3 pattern sheets featuring 100 full-size patterns; 8 simple accessory projects for young beginners; and tips from the author for making simple pattern alterations.

Discusses how to make, alter, and customize clothes; create a wardrobe complete with thirty garments; and mend and repair worn items.

Pattern making describes the process of creating a two-dimensional garment diagram or template, drafted on a flat surface from either measurements or transferred from a draped muslin. The starting point of a pattern is a sloper, which is used as the template for creating design variations that are subsequently cut and sewn in fabric. You will learn how to create a basic sleeve sloper before moving on to skirts, bodices, collars and pants. Each lesson...

"Featuring 10 women's dresses and 11 dresses for girls, and ranging from toddler to plus-size, each project starts with instructions for a bodice and a skirt, but from there, it's up to you! From the simple and pretty lines of the classic Primrose sundress to the edgy and stylish shape of the city-chic SoCo dress, you'll find the instruction and inspiration you need to make your own unique and custom-fitted dresses. Change the skirt length or style,...