The Great British Sewing Bee: Pattern Drafting: A Beginners Guide to Creating Dressmaking Patterns From Scratch

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Take a pattern draftingmasterclassfrom the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee.

Learn to draft and sew your own clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly. The possibilities are endless as you discoverhow to make garments from scratch, remake your favourite clothes and identify and solve common fit issues.Starting with the basics, this illustrated guide will show you how to measure yourself accurately, make pattern blocks and sew with confidence as you embrace the joy of stitching your own clothes and take your skills to the next level.

This practical guide demonstrates the art of creating your own dressmaking patterns with ease. Custom your closet and make clothes thatfit your body and you will love wear, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making.

This book is an indispensable reference for skilled sewers that will show you how to clone clothes and sew instyle with aprofessional finish.

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The Great British Sewing Beeis a BBC reality show that began airing on BBC Two on 2 April 2013. Sara Pascoe hosts the show, as 12 talented home sewers are challenged to create gorgeous garments, under the scrutiny of judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant, for the title of Britains Best Amateur Sewer.