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Sewing for Special Occasions: Bridal, Prom & Evening Dresses (Singer Sewing Reference Library)

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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.

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.

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.

I bought this book to help me understand more about French bustling, but it has so much more that will be helpful to me in the future when making wedding gowns and other special occasion apparel for customers.

I am a young fashion designer fresh out of college and I found this book very inspiring and informative. It is beautifully illustrated but the instructions are so, so. I say that because there were a few times I had to stop and re-read a section a few times before I was sure I understood it.

I thought the best thing about this book was the detailed instructions on working with lace on bodices and sleeves. If you are looking for a book to give you step by step guidelines in the construction of a gown, and to help you brush up on your over all finish, then this one would do you good.

My only disappointment was that this book did not show you how to construct the pattern for given styles, it just gave instructions on how to alter a store bought pattern. Since I draft my own patterns I was pretty disappointed with that.

All in all a great addition to you sewing library.

This is just what I wanted, and it is in great condition. Shipped very fast.

the book arrived in suburb condition - as listed. shipping was adequate arrived within the specified time.
I am pleased with this shipper and the overall transaction.