{"product_id":"dressmaking-companion-the","title":"Dressmaking Companion, The","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe practical, pocket-sized dressmaking manual that every sewist needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from threading your machine and selecting your fabric to fitting zips, darts, pockets and vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are making your first garment or your fiftieth, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference and trusted advice. Inside you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Sewing machine anatomy: a tour through a machine’s anatomy along with advice on choosing needles, threads and feet.\u003cbr\u003e * An overview of essential tools: everything you need to get going, including cutting tools, marking and measuring aids and pressing tools.\u003cbr\u003e * A complete guide to fabric: understand construction, grain and bias, and discover an indispensable photographic library of 30 key dressmaking fabrics, each given with suitable garment use and care instructions.\u003cbr\u003e * Patterns demystified: understand pattern language and symbols, how to take key body measurements and learn how to arrange your pattern pieces on fabric most efficiently.\u003cbr\u003e * 40 key hand and machine sewing techniques: discover 40 essential techniques, each shown clearly step by step. Start with hand-sewing, seams and hems; discover more advanced techniques such as adding bias binding and piping; before moving on to adding details and features such as darts, pleats, pockets and gathers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44195171106992,"sku":"9781800922570","price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/9181\/8160\/files\/9781800922570.jpg?v=1738836522","url":"https:\/\/www.mzansibooks.co.za\/products\/dressmaking-companion-the","provider":"Mzansi Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}