If learning to make your own clothes is on your list of things to do this year, Wendy Ward’s Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking is a great book to get you started.
This 128 page book contains easy to follow projects and pattern sheets to create six classic garments. The book also covers 14 dressmaking techniques with clear, step-by-step instructions. Once you have got the hang of creating the basics the book also suggests ways that you can modify the patterns given to make your very own customised wardrobe.
The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking by Wendy Ward is available from Amazon now.
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