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Julia Hincks

• 14 juli 2026
• 9781800923362

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Sew 8 stylish, versatile garments with this essential beginner's guide to dressmaking, from best-selling author and teacher Julia Hincks.

This fully illustrated, step-by-step guide contains all the techniques you need, plus four full-size (1000 x 700mm) pattern sheets for sizes UK 6-30 (US 2-26, EU 34-58).

Start your dressmaking journey here!

This complete course in dressmaking combines friendly, practical guidance with 8 colourful modern projects.

All the basics are covered by sewing expert Julia Hincks: which tools and materials you need; how to take measurements; how to understand and alter a pattern; and how to prepare your fabric. Thorough instructions, clear step-by-step photography, full-size pattern sheets and a size chart on a handy fold-out flap make this the perfect learning aid.

As you work through the book, each project incorporates new and exciting techniques – from seams, hems and elastic casings to facings, understitching and different types of pockets – so you will pick up skills gradually, all while making your own beautiful handmade clothes. Choose from shorts or trousers, a simple elasticated skirt or a skirt with pockets, a vest, a top, a dress and a robe.

Full-size, colour-coded, pull-out patterns are included to get you started, graded in 13 sizes from UK 6–30 (US 2–26, EU 34–58).

Sew 8 stylish, versatile garments with this essential beginner's guide to dressmaking, from best-selling author and teacher Julia Hincks.

This fully illustrated, step-by-step guide contains all the techniques you need, plus four full-size (1000 x 700mm) pattern sheets for sizes UK 6-30 (US 2-26, EU 34-58).

In this complete course, popular sewing guru Julia Hincks covers everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, how to read and use a sewing pattern, choose fabrics, make seams and understand dressmaking terminology. Clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for all, whether you are creating your first garments or revisiting the basics.

The 8 projects are carefully chosen by Julia to teach you new skills each time, so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new techniques and terminology, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book.

Choose from 8 stylish garments:

• pattern-free skirt
• top
• robe/jacket
• skirt
• shorts
• vest
• trousers
• dress

Full-size pull-out pattern sheets are included, graded in 13 sizes from UK 6-30 (US 2-26, EU 34-58).