Freehand Fashion : Learn to Sew the Perfect Wardrobe - No Patterns Required! by

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Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
ISBN
9781910496145
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Pavilion Books
ISBN-10
1910496146
ISBN-13
9781910496145
eBay Product ID (ePID)
220455564

Product Key Features

Book Title
Freehand Fashion : Learn to Sew the Perfect Wardrobe-No Patterns Required!
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Needlework / Embroidery, Sewing, Fashion
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Chinelo Bally
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
33.2 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
646.404
Synopsis
Create beautiful clothing . . . without a pattern In Freehand Fashion , designer Chinelo Bally reveals her sewing secrets and unique method of fabric cutting, based on a traditional Nigerian technique. Using a series of basic garment blocks, anyone can make an entire wardrobe of fashionable outfits for every shape and size. It's surprisingly simple, and requires no fancy equipment: just a sewing machine, measuring tape, chalk, and scissors. Step-by-step illustrations show how to draft, cut, and construct the five basic blocks that are used--either singly or in combination--to complete every one of the 15 projects, including tops, skirts, dresses, and evening wear., Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an aunt. In Freehand Fashion, Chinelo lets us in to the secret of how she does it. Using a series of basic garment blocks, Chinelo explains how this innovative technique can be used to create a whole wardrobe of fashionable clothes that will fit every shape and size - with no patterns required. Based on a traditional Nigerian technique, Chinelo has developed her own freehand cutting method. The emphasis is on the individual's own body measurements, and getting the perfect fit. This is a surprisingly simple technique that anyone can learn. No fancy equipment is needed - just a sewing machine, measuring tape, chalk and of course a good pair of scissors. Using step-by-step illustrations, the book shows how to draft, cut and construct the five basic blocks that are used - either singly or in combination - to make every item of clothing in the wardrobe. Once you have your basic blocks, you are ready to tackle the projects - practical garments that are fashionable, modern, stylish and versatile. There are tops, skirts, day dresses and eveningwear. This is an exciting sewing technique that will be brand new to most people, even experienced dressmakers. There really are no limits - and the beauty of this technique is that it can be applied to any body shape., Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an aunt. In Freehand Fashion, Chinelo lets us in to the secret of how she does it., Create beautiful clothing . . . without a pattern! In Freehand Fashion , designer Chinelo Bally reveals her sewing secrets and unique method of fabric cutting, based on a traditional Nigerian technique. Using a series of basic garment blocks, anyone can make an entire wardrobe of fashionable outfits for every shape and size. It's surprisingly simple, and requires no fancy equipment: just a sewing machine, measuring tape, chalk, and scissors. Step-by-step illustrations show how to draft, cut, and construct the five basic blocks that are used--either singly or in combination--to complete every one of the 15 projects, including tops, skirts, dresses, and evening wear.
LC Classification Number
TT519.5

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