This book is her most recent creation and it gives you easy, speedy sewing projects to sew in an afternoon.

The Dressmaking Book by Alison Smith | Waterstones

You will find sewing patterns and instructions for the five key pieces that will form the basis of your own capsule wardrobe – a great shift dress , well-fitting trousers, a simple yet stylish skirt, a light blouse, and a jersey vest. The Sewing Directory is a free resource for hobby sewists, packed with hundreds of sewing projects, expert technique guides and sewing features. Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of sewing terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. So below we’ve compiled a list of our favourite sewing books, mainly aimed at beginners but several of them have useful advice for intermediate stitchers too. Featuring clothes projects for children aged 3-9 years old, this sewing book is a perfect starting point if you're interested in sewing clothes for your children.

We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies and communities. Gertie has produced quite a few books and patterns in her time but we both love the Vintage Casual book. Her sewing school, the Alison Victoria School of Sewing, is the largest independent sewing school in England. We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your sewing confidence.

The Dressmaking Book | DK UK

This book, written by Alison Smith, includes step-by-step instructions that will show you how to master all the sewing techniques you need, from choosing the right fabrics to hemming and hand stitching.She brings her vintage style to separates in this book, think wide-legged trousers, playful beach rompers, ‘50s style shorts, casual dresses, fitted capri pants and casual jackets, and coats. If you plan to be doing a lot of dressmaking, or you want to get into fashion design this book is ideal. Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. Making a project from this sewing book will make for a really special gift for parents of young children.