Search Press The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking - 8 Projects, Paperback

This English-language book by sewing author and teacher Julia Hincks guides beginners through dressmaking techniques, from choosing fabric to using a sewing pattern. It includes eight garment projects and four full-size pattern sheets graded from UK 6–30 (US 2–26, EU 34–58).

Key Features

• Beginner Techniques: Covers essential tools and materials, fabric choice, sewing patterns, seams and dressmaking terminology.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Illustrated instructions and photographs explain the techniques.
• Eight Projects: Projects are designed to introduce skills and build confidence through practice.
• Size Range: Pattern sheets are graded in 13 sizes, from UK 6–30 (US 2–26, EU 34–58).

What's Included

• Four full-size pull-out pattern sheets, each 1000 x 700 mm

Specifications

• Author: Julia Hincks
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication Date: 14 July 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 20.7 x 1 x 26 cm (8.1 x 0.4 x 10.2 in)
• Weight: 640 g (22.6 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-07-14
• ISBN-10: 1800923368
• ISBN-13: 978-1800923362
• EAN: 9781800923362