A stylish guide to classic sewing : explore 30 timeless garments with history, styling & tips for ready-to-wear results

Gunn, Sarah 1956- (author.). Starr, Julie, 1957- (author.).

Summary: "Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, from the must have button-up shirt, tailored trousers and flattering A-line dress, to the indispensable Modern Classic Pencil Skirt (Size 2-22 pattern and instructions included). With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to modern classic sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations by Beth Briggs and a modeled photo gallery." --

Record details

ISBN: 9781617458729
ISBN: 1617458724
Physical Description: print
176 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Lafayette, CA : C&T Publishing, Inc., [2019]

Content descriptions

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Includes bibliographical references.

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Skirts -- A-line and gored skirts -- Pencil skirt -- Full skirt -- Tops -- Button-up shirt -- The T-shirt -- Turtleneck -- Bateau neckline -- Tunic -- Cardigan sweater -- Twin sweater set -- Dresses -- Shift dress -- Sheath dress -- A-line and trapeze dresses -- Fit and flare dress -- Wrap dress -- Shirtdress -- Halter dress or top -- The classic garment gallery -- Pants -- Jeans -- Tailored trousers : fitted, straight, wide leg, flared -- Palazzo pants -- Capri pants -- Outerwear -- Jeans-style jacket -- Blazer -- Trench coat -- French jacket -- Last but not least -- Menswear pajamas -- Wraps -- Project : the modern classic pencil skirt.