A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing - Explore 30 Timeless Garments with History, Styling & Tips for Ready-to-Wear Results

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

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  Sew your own clothes, save thousands of dollars, and look like a million bucks!
  
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  Spark your sewing magic and awaken your personal style with thirty timeless garments
  
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  Enjoy whimsical fashion illustrations, a modeled photo gallery, and sewing and styling tips