One Pattern, 1000 Dresses: Any Dress, Any Style

By: Smith, Alison

The only dressmaking pattern book you'll ever need

One Pattern, 1,000 Dresses lets you mix-and-match classic pattern pieces to create your ideal look. Best-selling author Alison Smith simplifies the design process, making it easier than ever to build a pattern that best suits your style and your shape. Starting with a basic made-to-measure mock-up based on the book's core dress pattern, you'll learn how to adapt each element--bodice, skirt, and sleeves--to create the dress of your dreams.Measure and adjust your pattern to achieve the perfect fitChoose from a selection of classic bodices, skirts, and sleeve designs and learn how to adjust your toile to make themCustomize your design with your preferred neckline, skirt length, and moreSew your dress using tried-and-trusted techniques for a flawless finish
Whether you want to re-create the latest runway fashions, capture your ideal vintage-inspired aesthetic, sew a simple summer dress, or make a brand-new look for a special occasion, One Pattern, 1,000 Dresses gives you the tools to create a truly bespoke look, time after time.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H5T75F2F
• ISBN13: 9798217313525
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.