The Essential A-line: Make 17 Flirty Skirts from 1 Basic Pattern

by Jona Giammalva

In this how-to book, The Essential A-line, accomplished seamstress Jona Giammalva shows you how to whip a chic A-line skirt in no time! It features a single pattern with easy variations to make 17 stylish skirts in a range of sizes from 0 – 2x. Detailed step-by-step instructions and informative color photographs will guide and inspire sewers of any skill level—especially beginners. In addition to a new wardrobe of skirts, you'll also learn a variety of essential dressmaking techniques from inserting a zipper to mastering the perfect pleat.

Genres: Sewing, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2013

Reviews

[Heidi]

Covers the basics very well

A great introduction into making and tailoring your own designs, this book has enough information to be useful as you learn to sew well-crafted skirts, from breezy to business-like.

[Juanita]

Easy to make skirts all from a basic A-line. The pattern was easy to modify to fit me and the directions for construction are clear. I would recommend this book for anyone who likes to wear skirts or who wants to begin wearing more skirts.

[Ruth]

I absolutely want to make every skirt in here! I bought the book immediately after finishing it from my library borrow!

[Ltlmer2]

This book is amazing. A great find for any stitcher and easy to follow even if you were a beginner. Tons of variation from casual to dressy and vintage to mod all based off of the most universally flattering A shape. Though I will doubt I will ever use it, I do think it's pretty awesome that there is even a pattern to show you how to convert the skirt to maternity.

[Miss M]

Excellent book full of creative ideas for a-line skirts and even includes the pattern. I would definitely check it out again!

[Marjorie Smith]

It had great information and some interesting designs.

[Megan]

Pleated skirt on pg 79
Double-pleated skirt on pg 85
Wiggle skirt on pg 95