{"product_id":"house-of-pinheiros-work-to-weekend-wardrobe-9781446307335","title":"House of Pinheiros Work to Weekend Wardrobe","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevitalise your wardrobe with this capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro. The collection includes the perfect separates to take you through the working week to the weekend: there is a main pattern for every day of the week and variations to dress it up or down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1 - Stable foundations\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An introduction to all the sewing basics required to create this pattern collection. Rachel shares her advice and experience in this comprehensive guide to sewing basics from how to choose the right fabric for the right pattern right through to the importance of stabilisers in garment sewing and expert tips for getting the best possible finish for all your garments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2 - Key techniques\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive guides to all the sewing techniques required to make these patterns and take your dressmaking to the next level. Rachel explains everything from how to sew darts, pleats, seams and hems as well as detailed instructions on garment construction and assembly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3 - Fitting \u0026amp; drafting\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This chapter looks at the importance of getting the right fit. Rachel explains how to get the best fit possible by careful measuring, the importance of creating a toile and how to correct fit issues when they occur.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4 - Projects\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Step-by-step instructions for all the garments including pattern hacks for the variations:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Monday\u003cbr\u003e Main project: Jumpsuit\u003cbr\u003e Variation: Relaxed trousers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tuesday\u003cbr\u003e Main project: Kimono dress\u003cbr\u003e Variation: Dress with lining and no pockets\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wednesday\u003cbr\u003e Main project: Trench suit\u003cbr\u003e Variation: Trench style cropped jacket, trench style skirt\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Thursday\u003cbr\u003e Main project: Raglan shirt\u003cbr\u003e Variation: Shirt dress\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Friday\u003cbr\u003e Main project: Shirt dress\u003cbr\u003e Variation: Crop top\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Saturday\u003cbr\u003e Main project: Tee shirt\u003cbr\u003e Variation: Turtleneck\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sunday\u003cbr\u003e Main project: Backpack\u003cbr\u003e Variation: Organiser\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5 - Glossary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A guide to all of the terms used in the book.\u003cbr\u003e Pattern index\u003cbr\u003e About the author\u003cbr\u003e Thanks\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David \u0026 Charles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49396233994583,"sku":"9781446307335","price":20.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781446307335.jpg?v=1730415190","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/house-of-pinheiros-work-to-weekend-wardrobe-9781446307335","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}