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The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills

Beyond Basics: Advanced Tips and Tricks to Take Your Sewing Technique to the Next Level
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The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills is a comprehensive guide for both novice and experienced sewers, providing detailed instructions and techniques from the beloved TV series. Authored by Caroline Akselson, this book covers a wide array of sewing skills, addressing various fabric types and projects. It aims to inspire creativity and improve sewing proficiency with step-by-step guidance and practical tips related to Arts & Culture.
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This book may appeal to you if you love crafting and are eager to enhance your sewing skills. It's perfect for both beginners and experienced hobbyists who are interested in learning new techniques and gaining insights from the beloved television series. With clear instructions and creative projects, it's a delightful resource for anyone passionate about sewing and fashion design.

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A go-to guide for taking your dressmaking skills to the next level

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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 with finishes
  • Specialist techniques including boning, swimwear and underwear
  • Decorations & embellishments

Interspersed with expert tips and step-by-step illustrations, The Skills is an indispensable reference for intermediate sewers that will encourage you to take your dressmaking to the next level.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787139497

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Full-colour Photography

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 160

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.

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