Merchant & Mills Workbook: A Collection of Versatile Sewing Patterns for an Eleg

<p>Make six classic garments and create a stylish multi-layered wardrobe from scratch.</p><p>Full-size patterns are provided for a neat vest with a boxer back detail, an elegant bias-cut long-sleeved dress, a simple long gathered skirt with a drawstring waist, a batwing wrap top, an oversized drop-shoulder jacket and a pair of classic wide leg trousers. By choosing seasonal cloth, the versatility of these projects can be enjoyed from the first hint of spring to the end of winter.</p><p>The aim of this book is to move beyond simplicity and dare the maker to develop new skills. With variations for tops, dresses, shorts and a coat, our precise step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography will enable you sew with confidence. The reward will be an all season, multi-layer wardrobe by your own hand. We hope you, the reader, are ready for this set of challenges and willing to pace yourselves through the more complicated garments.</p><p>Full-size patterns for all six garments are included, ready to be traced off and put to good use immediately. Make fashion work.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Mills<br><b>Publisher:</b> Pavilion Books<br><b>Published:</b> 05/28/2015<br><b>Pages:</b> 144<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 2.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.80h x 8.60w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781909397422<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>Carolyn Denham and Roderick Field, aka Merchant & Mills, produce a range of patterns and ready-to-make kits and superb notions in utili