Stiebner Verlag - Sewing clothes

Learning to sew made easy: Self-tailored clothes with an ideal fit

Whether you're just sewing your first dress or have already completed numerous trousers, blouses, and jackets, there's always something new to learn in tailoring! Jules Fallon shows you how to sew clothes that fit perfectly. From selecting fabrics and materials to taking measurements, hemming, and adding embellishments, this book leaves no question unanswered. This way, you'll give every homemade garment a professional touch!

- Comprehensive manual for beginners and advanced sewers with tips and tricks from sewing professional Jules Fallon
- The ideal introduction to sewing with all the basics: sewing equipment, fabric selection and measuring
- Professionally tailored clothing by hand: Everything you need to know about preparation, shaping, details and decorations
- Over 150 sewing techniques with illustrated step-by-step instructions and help with common problems
- How to work with elastic fabrics correctly: Extra chapter on sewing with stretch fabrics such as jersey, nylon or sweat

Sewing clothes like a pro: sewing techniques explained step by step

How do you read patterns? What's the right sewing thread for jersey fabrics? And what should you do if the fabric wrinkles while sewing? This book offers answers to all the questions that arise when learning to sew. The individual steps of each sewing technique are illustrated with photos and explained in short descriptions, making them easy to follow even for beginners. Jules Fallon also shares numerous unconventional tips and tricks to make your work easier and offers assistance if something doesn't work out right away. The definitive reference for anyone who enjoys sewing!

Jules Fallon trained as a pattern maker and studied fashion design. She designed and sewed wedding and evening gowns for many years before passing on her knowledge to students as head of fashion at an English college. She enjoyed teaching so much that she eventually founded "Sew Me Something," a studio where she offers sewing and handicraft courses and sells fabrics and patterns. Jules Fallon lives with her family in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.