The Complete Book of Sewing

This new edition of a modern classic combines a fresh, contempary approach with authoritative and comprehensive content. It provides a complete reference for all levels of experience. Everything you need to know - Packed with information on choosing fabrics and using both basic and more specialist sewing equipment, 'The Complete Book of Sewing' covers all the techniques and tips you need for dressmaking and sewing for the home. A complete sewing course - Sixteen chapters of step-by-step colour photographs with full instructions provide the ultimate technical sourcebook, with detailed advice on tools, fabrics, notions and techniques and an inspirational fabric gallery to fire the imagination. 'The Complete Book of Sewing' is a one-stop reference for everything from creating your own couture to patching your jeans, or from altering a tailored jacket to sewing your own soft furnishings.