Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking & Alteration: Learn to Make & Alter Dresses, Skirts, Shirts, Slacks. Add Pockets, Frills, Buttons, Zippers & So Much More - Over 180 Images & Illustrations
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2019
- Softcover
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- Title
- Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking & Alteration: Learn to Make & Alter Dresses, Skirts, Shirts, Slacks. Add Pockets, Frills, Buttons, Zippers & So Much More - Over 180 Images & Illustrations
- Author
- Morris, Catherine
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- acceptable
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1794138579
- ISBN 13
- 9781794138575
Learn to Make & Alter Dresses, Skirts, Shirts, Slacks & More — With Over 180 Full-Color Images!
Are you tired of letting beautiful clothes collect dust because they don’t fit just right? Do you have a beloved dress with a broken zipper or a shirt desperately needing a pocket? What if you could fix, upgrade, or completely transform them yourself without hiring a tailor or throwing them away?
Well, now you can.
"Transform, tailor, and upgrade your wardrobe—no experience needed!"
Whether you want to breathe new life into old clothes, tailor garments to fit perfectly, or design stylish pieces from scratch, the Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking & Alteration is your ultimate, step-by-step companion. With over two decades of professional sewing and teaching experience, I’ve packed this guide with everything you need to sew like a pro—even if you’re a beginner.
"From zippers to pleats—master advanced sewing with ease!"
Why This Book Is a Must-Have for Every Sewist
This isn't just another sewing manual. Inside, you’ll learn to:
• Alter existing garments with confidence
• Customize necklines, sleeves, cuffs, and waistbands
• Add decorative or functional features like pleats, frills, zippers, and pockets
• Design advanced dress elements from scratch
• Take complete control of your wardrobe—one stitch at a time
What’s Inside the Two-Part Master Guide?
PART 1: The Art of Dressmaking – Master Design & Construction
This first section is your foundation for building and creating garments from scratch:
Garment Construction Essentials
• A full explanation of garment components and how they fit together
• How to control fullness, work with darts, and use pleats to shape garments beautifully
Creative Techniques for Style & Fit
• How to sew perfect gathers, do shirring, and apply smocking for textured elegance
• Step-by-step guidance on creating 6 unique sleeve styles and 5 popular pocket types
• Learn how to draft your sleeve patterns, design 11 neckline variations, and craft 3 stylish yokes
Fashion Customization at Your Fingertips
• Learn how to attach collars, make cuffs, and sew 4 waistband styles
• Get the secrets to applying buttons, hooks, Velcro, and zippers like a pro
• Want a frill, ruffle, or bold collar? Now you can add them to any piece you like
PART 2: Garment Alteration – Fix, Modify & Reimagine Your Clothes
Already have clothes that don’t work anymore? Let’s fix that:
Smart Fixes & Transformations
• How to add or move pockets, change sleeves, or update a neckline
• Learn to replace a zipper fly, switch pleat styles, or turn a worn dress into a chic skirt
For Men & Women Alike
• This isn’t just for women’s wear—these techniques apply to shirts, slacks, and jackets across all wardrobes
Easy Instructions + Visuals
• With clear steps and high-resolution images, you’ll feel like I’m right there sewing alongside you
180+ Full-Color Illustrations to Guide You
Each technique is matched with illustrations to show you precisely what to do at every stage—because seeing it is half the learning. If you’re a visual learner or get lost in walls of text, this book is made for you.
Special Bonus for Paperback Buyers!
"Add pockets, change necklines, replace zippers—DIY made simple!"
Ready to Take Control of Your Wardrobe?
No more waiting for tailors. No more throwing out clothes you love. This guide gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make your wardrobe work.
Hit BUY NOW and grab your copy of Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking & Alteration—and start stitching your way to the wardrobe you’ve always wanted
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