The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress

<b>Five simple fundamentals</b> can help you perfect any sewing project: a thoughtful plan, a precise pattern, a fantastic fit, a beautiful fabric, and a fine finish. With these five core ideas, The Colette Sewing Handbook shows you how to start sewing the wardrobe of your dreams.<br><br>Includes <b>five beautiful patterns</b> for modern classic pieces, including a scalloped-hem skirt, flutter-sleeve blouse, sweetheart neck sheath dress, asymmetrical flounce dress, and a lined dress with gathered sleeves. Each project will help you put the fundamentals into practice as you sew.<br><ul><li><b>Approachable and easy to follow</b>. Instead of a big, confusing catalog of sewing techniques, you'll build your knowledge gradually around the five simple fundamentals. A section of basic sewing lessons means you'll never feel lost.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Hands-on learning</b>. Start improving your skills immediately by applying each of the five principles of the book to a beautiful project, included in the book.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Feed your creativity</b>. Have more fun designing sewing projects for your personal style, and create the things you'll actually love to wear!</li></ul><ul><li><b>Feel more confident</b>. Gain the know-how to work with any sewing pattern out there.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Look great in what you make</b>. Become your own custom seamstress and hand-tailor clothes that fit you the way you want.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Get inspired by fabric</b>. Expand your creative palette and get the look you want by choosing the best fabrics for your projects.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Perfect the details</b>. Make clothes you can be proud of with beautiful finishing techniques.</li></ul>Colette Patterns is known for timeless design and exceptionally clear instruction. This book from designer Sarai Mitnick guides you gradually and painlessly to becoming a better seamstress. Get inspired, feel confident, and make beautiful clothing you'll be proud to wear!