{"product_id":"the-dressmaking-companion","title":"The Dressmaking Companion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-details productTextContainer productContainer\" data-index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"0\" class=\"book-details productTextContainer productContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe practical, pocket-sized dressmaking manual that every sewist needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from threading your machine and selecting your fabric to fitting zips, darts, pockets and vents.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSewing machine anatomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea tour through a machine’s anatomy along with advice on choosing needles, threads and feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn overview of essential tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeverything you need to get going, including cutting tools, marking and measuring aids and pressing tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA complete guide to fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunderstand construction, grain and bias, and discover an indispensable photographic library of 30 key dressmaking fabrics, each given with suitable garment use and care instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatterns demystified:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunderstand pattern language and symbols, how to take key body measurements and learn how to arrange your pattern pieces on fabric most efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 key hand and machine sewing techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ediscover 40 essential techniques, each shown clearly step by step. Start with hand-sewing, seams and hems; discover more advanced techniques such as adding bias binding and piping; before moving on to adding details and features such as darts, pleats, pockets and gathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contents\" id=\"cpBody_cpMainBody_pnlBookContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expander=\"#butExpandToC\" class=\"expanding\" id=\"pnlContentsContent\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51177303081258,"sku":"ISBN 13\/EAN: 9781800922570","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0794\/6538\/files\/9781800922570.jpg?v=1771916111","url":"https:\/\/foxcollection.com.au\/products\/the-dressmaking-companion","provider":"The Fox Collection ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}