A Beginner's Guide to Making Skirts


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All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts INCLUDES THREE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a wide range of stylish skirts. From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.




Easy Guide to Sewing Tops and T-Shirts, Skirts, and Pants


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Presents an illustrated guide to sewing tops, T-shirts, skirts, and pants with tips on measuring, patterns, materials, construction, customizing, pleats, zippers, hems, and more.




Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts


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Provides step-by-step instructions for skirt construction, including techniques for pockets, darts, waistbands, pleats, and hems




Sew What! Skirts


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With full colour photographs and simple step-by-step instructions, this book demonstrates the craft of making skirts that express your own unique look and personality.




A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing


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The authors of The Tunic Bible craft a “clever guide to the DIY creation of tried and true staples of a woman’s wardrobe . . . truly inspiring” (Publishers Weekly). Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt. With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations, and a modeled photo gallery. Pencil skirt pattern and instructions included! “This delightfully illustrated book featuring a conversational narrative chronicles 30 beloved classic silhouettes that lie at the core of women’s wardrobes . . . Each garment chapter laced with fascinating facts and trivia tidbits gives new meaning to why we wear what we wear . . . [a] keen guide to creating a fresh collection of timeless garments.” —Elysian “It should be inspirational to those just beginning to sew for themselves as well as those who just aspire to it! . . . With this book in hand, you will both sew and dress with confidence and style.” —Fifty Dresses “This book is so well-written and the illustrations are amazing.” —Girls in the Garden




Skirt-a-day Sewing


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A guide for sewing enthusiasts of all levels, written by a regular contributor to Stitch magazine, demonstrates how to draft a skirt pattern for custom fits and incorporate alterations into four basic silhouette styles, outlining essential techniques while explaining how to redesign each skirt for distinctive looks. Original.




The Essential A-line


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Offers instructions on sewing an A-line skirt, shares alternative projects made from the same pattern, and discusses the equipment needed to create them.




Easy Guide to Sewing Linings


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Discusses all of the available options when adding linings to clothing, explaining how to make a lining pattern when the garment pattern doesn't include one, how to choose the best lining style, and how to line different types of fabric




Flirt Skirts


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All you need are three basic skirt patterns -- A-line, pencil, and flare. Then add unique details to each skirt to create your own, one-of-a-kind designs. Soon you'll have your own wardrobe of flattering, wear-anywhere skirts!




Easy Guide to Sewing Pants


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Explains how to make a properly fitted pair of pants from start to finish, with tips on taking measurements, choosing patterns and fabrics, adjusting commercial patterns, and adding zippers and waistbands