The only dressmaking pattern book you’ll ever need
One Pattern, 1000 Dresses lets you mix-and-match classic pattern pieces to create your ideal look. Bestselling author Alison Smith simplifies the design process, making it easier than ever to build a pattern that best suits your style and your shape. Starting with a basic made-to-measure toile based on the book’s core dress pattern, you’ll learn how to adapt each element – bodice, skirt, and sleeves – to create the dress of your dreams.
- Measure and adjust your pattern to achieve the perfect fit - Choose from a selection of classic bodices, skirts, and sleeve designs and learn how to adjust your toile to make them - Customize your design with your preferred neckline, skirt length, and more - Sew your dress using tried-and-trusted techniques for a flawless finish
Whether you want to recreate the latest runway fashions, capture your ideal vintage-inspired aesthetic, sew a simple summer dress, or make a brand-new look for a special occasion, One Pattern, 1000 Dresses gives you the tools to create a truly bespoke look, time after time.
Alison Smith is an editor at a weekly New England newspaper. She has been a teacher and head of a children's day-care center for many years. She lives in Rhode Island.
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The only dressmaking pattern book you’ll ever need
One Pattern, 1000 Dresses lets you mix-and-match classic pattern pieces to create your ideal look. Bestselling author Alison Smith simplifies the design process, making it easier than ever to build a pattern that best suits your style and your shape. Starting with a basic made-to-measure toile based on the book’s core dress pattern, you’ll learn how to adapt each element – bodice, skirt, and sleeves – to create the dress of your dreams.
- Measure and adjust your pattern to achieve the perfect fit - Choose from a selection of classic bodices, skirts, and sleeve designs and learn how to adjust your toile to make them - Customize your design with your preferred neckline, skirt length, and more - Sew your dress using tried-and-trusted techniques for a flawless finish
Whether you want to recreate the latest runway fashions, capture your ideal vintage-inspired aesthetic, sew a simple summer dress, or make a brand-new look for a special occasion, One Pattern, 1000 Dresses gives you the tools to create a truly bespoke look, time after time.
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Alison Smith is an editor at a weekly New England newspaper. She has been a teacher and head of a children's day-care center for many years. She lives in Rhode Island.
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