Dressmaking Companion, The

The practical, pocket-sized dressmaking manual that every sewist needs.

Tips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from threading your machine and selecting your fabric to fitting zips, darts, pockets and vents.

Whether you are making your first garment or your fiftieth, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference and trusted advice. Inside you’ll find:

• Sewing machine anatomy: a tour through a machine’s anatomy along with advice on choosing needles, threads and feet.
• An overview of essential tools: everything you need to get going, including cutting tools, marking and measuring aids and pressing tools.
• A complete guide to fabric: understand construction, grain and bias, and discover an indispensable photographic library of 30 key…