Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing (eBook)

Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This inspirational guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to sew now and forever.

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The authors of The Tunic Bible craft a "e;clever guide to the DIY creation of tried and true staples of a woman's wardrobe . . . truly inspiring"e; (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!"e;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."e; -Elysian"e;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."e; -Fifty Dresses"e;This book is so well-written and the illustrations are amazing."e; -Girls in the Garden