Download or read book Dressmaking Simplified written by Valerie Cock and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1991-01-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No beginner should be without this book. Paper patterns often give insufficient information, but here clear diagrams and detailed step-by-step instructions provide a method of working which is easy to follow. This comprehensive and practical book covers every aspect of making your own clothes from choosing machines, tools and equipment to the various stitches and hem finishes. Clear drawings illustrate the techniques needed to become a proficient dressmaker.