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The Great British Sewing Bee: Made to Measure

A Masterclass in Sewing Clothes that Truly Fit
By The Great British Sewing Bee and Caroline Akselson
Series: The Great British Sewing Bee
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Brief Description
From adjusting patterns to altering ready-made garments, learn how to personalise your makes to suit your style with this go-to guide. Starting with the basics, learn how to measure yourself and grade between sizes before moving onto pattern adjustments including darts, bust, bum, back, bicep and... Read More
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From adjusting patterns to altering ready-made garments, learn how to personalise your makes to suit your style with this go-to guide. Starting with the basics, learn how to measure yourself and grade between sizes before moving onto pattern adjustments including darts, bust, bum, back, bicep and mobility adjustments.

Discover the art of preparing and fitting a toile to create a custom fit for your body, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making. Featuring a section with advice on altering clothes you already own, you'll also be able to inject a new lease of life into ready-made garments that don't fit quite right.

This book is an indispensable reference for skilled sewers that will show you how to get a perfect fit to create that professional finish.

Series: The Great British Sewing Bee

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  • The Great British Sewing Bee: Made to Measure
    From adjusting patterns to altering ready-made garments, learn how to personalise your makes to suit your style with this go-to guide. Starting with the basics, learn how to measure yourself and grade between sizes before moving onto pattern adjustments including darts, bust, bum, back, bicep and mobility adjustments. Discover the art of preparing and fitting a toile to create a...
    By The Great British Sewing Bee and Caroline Akselson
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  • The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills
    The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills is the second title in this brand-new, standalone series that celebrates dressmaking techniques. Building on the basics covered in The Great British Sewing Bee: The Techniques, this book includes chapters on: Preparation & pattern matching Working with different fabrics such as leather and lace How to take your sewing to the next level...
    By The Great British Sewing Bee and Caroline Akselson
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787139534

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 January 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Full-colour Photography and Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

The Great British Sewing Bee is a BBC reality show that began airing on BBC Two on 2 April 2013. Sara Pascoe hosts the show, as 12 talented home sewers are challenged to create gorgeous garments, under the scrutiny of judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant, for the title of Britain’s Best Amateur Sewer.
Caroline Akselson is a Costume Technician at Wimbledon College of Arts. She has previously written GBSB: The Skills (2023) and co-authored GBSB: Sustainable Style (2020).

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  • The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills
    The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills is the second title in this brand-new, standalone series that celebrates dressmaking techniques. Building on the basics covered in The Great British Sewing Bee: The Techniques, this book includes chapters on: Preparation & pattern matching Working with different fabrics such as leather and lace How to take your sewing to the next level...
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    Discover the joy of giving your favourite clothes a new lease of life with The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear. This beginner-friendly guide empowers you to repair, upcycle and care for your cherished garments, ensuring they last longer. Inside, you’ll find: Key hand sewing stitches for repairs Techniques like darning, patching, visible mending, and overdyeing to rejuvenate faded...
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    Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee. Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making. Starting with the basics, this...
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    Discover the joy of giving your favourite clothes a new lease of life with The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear. This beginner-friendly guide empowers you to repair, upcycle and care for your cherished garments, ensuring they last longer. Inside, you’ll find: Key hand sewing stitches for repairs Techniques like darning, patching, visible mending, and overdyeing to rejuvenate faded...
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    The Great British Sewing Bee: Everyday Style the official companion to Series 12 of the BBC One hit show. Bring the joy, creativity, and expertise of The Great British Sewing Bee into your own home with this inspiring companion to the 12 series.Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, Everyday Style guides you step by step...
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