Dressmaking: 200 Questions Answered: Questions Answered on Everything from Stitching Seams to Setting in Sleeves

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Got a dressmaking problem you can't solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to construct a garment? Dressmaking 200 Questions Answered will come to your rescue, answering 200 questions on a vast range of dressmaking topics. Questions designed for beginners and experienced needlecrafters. Helpful advice from a leading expert on all aspects of dressmaking. Clear, detailed illustrations help explain specific techniques and effects. Chapters cover sewing equipment, measurements and fitting, preparing and cutting out fabric, machine stitching, and much more.

Mary McCarthy has an extensive background in sewing, teaching, and business, including a B.S. in Clothing and Textiles, and M.B.A. A custom clothier and designer since 1991, she also loves sharing her knowledge with fellow sewing enthusiasts. She teaches beginner to advanced garment sewing in a variety of venues that include sewing guilds, speciality and chain fabric stores, national conferences, and online classes. Mary has authored two books on sewing techniques. Her creative and inspiring ideas have been featured in Threads Magazine, Sew News Magazine, and PatternReview.com. To learn more, go to www.marymccarthysews.com.

Whether you're a novice or a needle-star, this new title answers literally hundreds of clothes-making queries, like how to cut out fabric and tips on fit. Expert dress-maker Mary McCarthy has the answers.-Mollie Makes