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Book Review – Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking And Alteration

April 18, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

As a seasoned seamstress with over two decades of experience and 11 years of teaching, I was thrilled to come across this comprehensive guide to advanced dressmaking and alteration. As someone who is passionate about empowering others to make and alter their own clothing, I believe that this book is the perfect resource for anyone looking to take their sewing skills to the next level.

What I love about this guide is that it is accessible to anyone, regardless of their prior sewing experience. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been sewing for years, you’ll find the steps and images in this book easy to follow and incredibly helpful. From the explanation of garment components to the various techniques for adding pockets, cuffs, collars, and more, I was impressed by the depth of information included in this guide.

One of my favorite parts of this book is the emphasis on customizing your clothing to fit your unique body. From darts and dart manipulation to how to make and attach pockets, the information in this guide will help you create clothing that is comfortable, stylish, and a perfect fit. And with the focus on body positivity and self-care, this guide is not only a valuable resource but also a source of inspiration and motivation.

Overall, I highly recommend this Illustrated Guide to Advanced Dressmaking & Alteration for anyone looking to take their sewing skills to the next level. Whether you’re looking to create a complete capsule wardrobe, alter a favorite dress or slacks, or simply add some frills, buttons, and zippers, this guide has everything you need to get started. So why not pick up a copy today and start on your journey to loving the clothes you wear!

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.

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