Bridal Gowns: How to Make the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams [Paperback]

Susan E. Andriks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000

With this book you'll learn to: Design your own gown using the traceable bride; Select and combine patterns for your design; Tissue-fit your pattern; Embelish your gown using your sewing machine or serger; Sew all types of fabrics and laces; Shape and bone a fitted bodice; Make your own veil and headpiece; Use the latest sewing notions. Plus tips for dressmakers from a dressmaker.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935278516
• ISBN-13: 978-0935278514
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #524,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Weddings > Gown

Customer Reviews

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource, January 31, 2006

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J. Johnson (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bridal Gowns: How to Make the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams (Paperback)

I am in the Bridal Alterations business and also sew weddings on the side. I am just starting out and wanted to learn more about the insides of wedding gowns. I have used other books by these women (Fit for Real People) to teach sewing classes in local fabric stores and knew they'd put out a great product. Inside they tell you what fabrics to use for interlining, interfacing, step by step construction, patern fitting, and more. There's even a checklist for constructing a wedding gown and yardage and instructions for making petticoats. I REALLY recommend this book!

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Guide, But Know How to Sew, December 11, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bridal Gowns: How to Make the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams (Paperback)

I was toying with the idea of making my own dress and bought this book. The author is very knowledgeable and the text is well-written. However, if you are a novice you do not want to ACTUALLY attempt a dress without either a.)guidance, or b.)other books to walk you through. This is written for those who truly understand patterns and sewing. However, if you don't sew it is a great book to understand what things you should be looking for if you are having it made by a dressmaker, and the types of fabric/necklines/veils, etc. If you're expecting a step-by-step this is not the book for you.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, June 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bridal Gowns: How to Make the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams (Paperback)

Well written, clearly illustrated, great on all the details. Obviously written by a pro who is very creative! Highly recommended even if you don't plan to sew your own--you will get lots of ideas to have the perfect dress made for your special day!