Table of Contents

• 1: Introduction
• 2: About this book
• 3: TOOLS
• • 1: Sewing equipment
  • 2: Fabrics
  • 3: Patterns
• 4: TECHNIQUES
• • 1: Stitch essentials
  • 2: Darts, tucks, pleats, and gathers
  • 3: Facings and necklines
  • 4: Collars
  • 5: Waistlines, belts, and tie-backs
  • 6: Sleeves and sleeve finishes
  • 7: Pockets
  • 8: Hems and edges
  • 9: Fasteners
  • 10: Linings and interfacings
  • 11: Professional techniques
  • 12: Mending
• 5: PROJECT PATTERNS
• • 1: Using the patterns section
  • 2: Patterns
• 6: Glossary
• 7: Index
• 8: About the author and contributions

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About the Author

Alison set up her own shop, Fabulous Fabric, and sewing school, the Alison Victoria School of Sewing, near her home in Leicestershire. Her school is the largest independent sewing school in England and offers courses and workshops on all aspects of sewing. Alison is a regular contributor to Sewing World magazine, and has appeared on the ITV television series Ladette to Lady teaching dressmaking skills.

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