Dressmaking: The Easy Guide (hardback) by Helen Rhiannon

Create bespoke garments that truly fit and flatter with this award-winning guide - recipient of Best Sewing Book at the Creative Book Awards 2024.

In this comprehensive and accessible book, Helen Rhiannon shows you how to design and sew beautiful customised dresses for every shape and size. Using a unique sizing chart that accounts for bust, waist and hip differences, you’ll learn how to select your perfect fit, trace your pattern pieces, and sew a toile in calico to refine your design before cutting into your chosen fabric.

Design Your Perfect Dress

Mix and match to create a garment that’s uniquely yours:

• 4 sleeve options - including flared and capped

• 4 neckline styles - including sweetheart and boatneck

• 5 skirt options - pencil, circle, A-line (with or without pleats)

• Optional Peter Pan collar or inseam pockets

• Create a separate skirt by adding a waistband or facing

The book begins by demystifying sewing terminology and essential equipment, making it ideal for improving beginners and confident dressmakers alike. Clear instructions and inspiring photography of finished garments guide you every step of the way.

Extra copies of the full-size pattern sheets (exclusive to this title) are also available.

A modern, practical dressmaking resource for anyone ready to sew garments that fit beautifully and feel truly personal.