{"product_id":"the-sewing-book-alison-smith","title":"The Sewing Book – Alison Smith","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Sewing Book – Alison Smith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDK64576 | Dorling Kindersley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for the sort of sewing book that deserves a \u003cstrong\u003epermanent spot on the sewing-room shelf\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is it! 📚🧵 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sewing Book by Alison Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is a big, beautifully illustrated, seriously useful reference covering everything from getting to know your sewing machine and choosing the right tools, through to patterns, fabrics, fitting and more than \u003cstrong\u003e300 sewing techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clever bit is how DK presents everything. Techniques are broken down into clear, illustrated step-by-step sequences, so you can actually \u003cem\u003esee\u003c\/em\u003e what you're supposed to be doing rather than trying to decipher a wall of instructions. You'll find everything from seams, hems and darts through to gathers, zips, pleats, collars and other essential sewing skills. There’s also plenty on understanding patterns, taking measurements, adapting designs and choosing suitable fabrics for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it isn't just a reference book that sits looking pretty! The book includes \u003cstrong\u003e10 homeware and clothing projects\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can put those newly acquired skills into practice. It's designed to take you from the basics through to more confident sewing, making it equally useful for someone just getting started and for more experienced sewists who want a handy reference to dip into when a particular technique needs a refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlison Smith is a highly experienced sewing teacher and the founder of the \u003cstrong\u003eSchool of Sewing\u003c\/strong\u003e in Leicestershire, which has been teaching sewing for more than 30 years. 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