The Great British Sewing Bee. [create the clothes you love with 28 projects and innovative alteration techniques] The modern wardrobe

Uzor, Juliet (author.). Grant, Patrick, (writer of forewords.). Young, Esme, (writer of forewords.). Harwood, Brooke, (photographer (expression)). Medlicott, Charlotte, (photographer (expression)).

Record details

ISBN: 1787137635 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 9781787137639 (Hardcover)
Physical Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm. + 7 full-size pattern sheets.
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Publisher: London : Quadrille, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Includes full-size paper patterns and 28 projects"--Cover.

Includes index.

Accompanied by 7 full-size pattern sheets in separate sleeve.

Subtitle from cover.

"Based on a BBC programme"--Cover.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- How to use this book -- Sewing pattern adjustments -- Fabric types -- Tools and techniques -- Tips and troubleshooting -- Sustainable sewing -- 'Paperbag' waists -- Paperbag shorts -- Paperbag trousers -- Wrap-over skirts and bodices -- Wrap dress -- Wrap skirt -- Jumpsuit -- Shirred garments -- Shirred dress -- Accessory: scrunchie -- Shirred strappy dress -- Shirred top -- Sheer and semi-sheer fabrics -- 1960s dance dress -- Midi dance skirt -- Ra-ra skirt -- Pleats and darts -- Oxford bags -- Pleated dress -- Wool mini skirt -- Faux pleat dress -- Faux pleat top -- Boat necklines -- Classic breton top -- Cropped top & trousers -- Patchwork -- Quilted jacket -- Accessory: tote -- Accessory: burn bag -- Sleep wear -- Women's pyjamas -- Accessory: sleeping mask -- Men's pyjamas -- Shell tops -- Classic shell top -- Sleeveless shell top -- Long-sleeved shell top -- Index.