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Synopsis
Five simple fundamentals can help you perfect any
sewing project: a thoughtful plan, a precise pattern, a fantastic fit, a
beautiful fabric, and a fine finish. With these five core ideas, The
Colette Sewing Handbook shows you how to start sewing the wardrobe of
your dreams.
Includes five beautiful patterns for modern classic
pieces, including a scalloped-hem skirt, flutter-sleeve blouse,
sweetheart neck sheath dress, asymmetrical flounce dress, and a lined
dress with gathered sleeves. Each project will help you put the
fundamentals into practice as you sew.
Approachable and easy to follow. Instead of a big,
confusing catalogue of sewing techniques, you'll build your knowledge
gradually around the five simple fundamentals. A section of basic sewing
lessons means you'll never feel lost.
Hands-on learning. Start improving your skills
immediately by applying each of the five principles of the book to a
beautiful project, included in the book.
Feed your creativity. Have more fun designing sewing projects for your personal style, and create the things you'll actually love to wear!
Feel more confident. Gain the know-how to work with any sewing pattern out there.
Look great in what you make. Become your own custom seamstress and hand-tailor clothes that fit you the way you want.
Get inspired by fabric. Expand your creative palette and get the look you want by choosing the best fabrics for your projects.
Perfect the details. Make clothes you can be proud of with beautiful finishing techniques.
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
In chapter 1 you will find the following sections:
Tools and Supplies, more tools and supplies, basic stitches and sewing lessons.
Chapter 2 - A Thoughtful Plan
In chapter 2 you will find the following sections:
Inspiration, editing to your style, strategy and a personalised croquis .
Chapter 3 - A Precise Pattern
In chapter 3 you will find the following sections:
Pattern language, prepare your fabric, lay out your pattern, transfer the markings and cut your fabric.
Project Meringue skirt
Chapter 4 - A Fantastic Fit
In chapter 4 you will find the following sections:
What is a good fit, ease, darts and fullness, how to fit, step 1 measure, step 2 trace, step 3 make a muslin, step 4 adjust the muslin step 5 after the pattern and types of alterations.
Project Pastille Dress
Chapter 5 - A Beautiful Fabric
In chapter 5 you will find the following sections:
Choosing fabric, fabric basics, warp, weft and grain, common fabrics, interfacing, thread, needles, prints and patterns and tricky fabrics.
Project Truffle Dress
Chapter 6 - A Fine Finish
In chapter 6 you will find the following sections:
Seam finishes and lining.
Project Taffy Blouse
Chapter 7 - Keep Learning
In chapter 7 you will find the following sections:
Recommended readings
Project Licorice Dress
The Patterns:
There are five gorgeous patterns included in this book:
The Patterns:
There are five gorgeous patterns included in this book:
The Meringue
The Pastille
The Truffle
The Taffy
The Licorice
I really love this
book and it is another must have book for me. I love everything about this book.
It is a must have for any sewing library - beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Everything you need to know to become a modern seamstress is in this book.
Everything you need to know to become a modern seamstress is in this book.
The Colette Sewing Handbook: 5 Fundamentals for a Great Sewing Experience is very easy to use with clear concise directions, illustrations, photographs, with classic vintage-inspired style patterns.
Disclosure: I
buy sewing books from on-line shops with my own money, I am not being
paid for writing this review. All my reviews are honest and on things that I genuinely love and would recommend to my readers.
