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Do you know a budding sewer? Why not gift them the ultimate sewing guide to get them started? In The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking, sewing guru Julia Hincks covers everything you need to know to start your sewing journey including how to read a sewing pattern, choosing fabrics and essential tools you’ll need.
Then, put your new knowledge to the test, with 8 confidence-building projects including a dress, trousers, a skirt, top, jacket and more.
In this video, Jo shows you how to size down your trousers to create a closer, more comfortable fit. Whether your trousers are a little too loose around the waist, hips or legs, knowing how to make careful pattern adjustments can help you achieve a much better fit without having to start again with a completely different size.
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