The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners

by Adele P. Margolis

A completely new, excitingly different method that cuts regular sewing time in half! Makes home dressmaking less work, more fun than ever before! This, the third printing, includes 200 illustrations!

Genres: Sewing

314 pages, Hardcover

Published July 30, 2018

Reviews

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a gem!! It was written in 1965, so I was initially concerned that the language or techniques would be outdated. The author has a surprisingly candid, sometimes witty and sometimes stern voice that made the complicated subject of fine sewing so much easier to digest. If you are looking to sew fitted clothing, this is the book for you. The book includes pages of instructions and drawings to guide you through altering patterns for a personal fit, as well as an entire section on different types of darts. I think it’s possible to apply some of these instructions to altering ready-made clothing, which I hope to try. For newbies, the author recommends starting with simpler projects like a shift dress and gives guidance for these projects as well.