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The essential guide, March 8, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: Sewing for Special Occasions: Bridal, Prom & Evening Dresses (Singer Sewing Reference Library) (Paperback)
Have no fear about the bride who presents you with three or more patterns, blithely saying I want this skirt, on this bodice with that sleeve, and I want the whole bodice covered with shaped but, uncut lace.
With this book by your side you can make as many changes to a pattern as you would ever need and never go wrong. Step by step pictures and clear instructions will help you through each of the elements of a dress - bodice, skirt, final construction and tell you when to apply a particular embellishing technique.
The book also offers all you need to know about special details such as pressing and fitting. Throw out the pattern instructions, follow the book and kiss the bride.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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A guide fot the experienced sewer., November 27, 2000
This review is from: Sewing for Special Occasions: Bridal, Prom & Evening Dresses (Singer Sewing Reference Library) (Paperback)
I bought this book to help me to construct a dress for my daughter but I soon found that much is assumed by the author and very little in depth detail given. The photos are wonderful, however there is no follow-up with where to buy the patterns or fabrics depicted in the book. Current catalogs in stores do not have any gowns similar to the ones displayed so one would have to have extensive knowledge of drafting patterns if one wished to make a dress similar to any of the ones in the book. It was also difficult to locate some of the sewing notions listed and I got some strange looks from the sales clerks. This is really a very brief 'ideas' book only and quite unlike the usual in depth Singer publications. If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to bridal fashion sewing don't buy this book.
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words, November 6, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: Sewing for Special Occasions: Bridal, Prom & Evening Dresses (Singer Sewing Reference Library) (Paperback)
The signature style of the Singer Sewing Reference Series, this book is chock full of photographs. It also contains simple concise directions to make bridal and eveningwear. It is a great accompaniment to pattern instructions.
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