The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking - Julia Hincks - The Beginner’s Guide to

The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks is a practical introduction to sewing garments, written by a best-selling author and teacher. This paperback title forms part of The Beginner’s Guide to series and is presented as a fully illustrated, step-by-step course.

Key details

• Paperback format
• 144 pages
• Published by Search Press
• Publication date: 14 July 2026
• ISBN: 9781800923362
• Includes four full-size pattern sheets (1000 x 700 mm), graded for UK sizes 6–30 (US 2–26, EU 34–58)

Synopsis

Designed to build confidence through practice, this guide teaches core dressmaking skills alongside eight projects that increase in difficulty as you progress. Julia Hincks explains the essentials, from tools and materials to reading and using sewing patterns, choosing fabrics, making seams and understanding key terminology.

Clear photography and easy-to-follow instructions support each stage, with full-size pull-out patterns included so you can trace and begin quickly. Projects cover a range of wardrobe staples, including a skirt, top, robe/jacket, shorts, vest, trousers and a dress, plus a pattern-free skirt. Suitable for those making their first garments or returning to the basics.

Further details

• Series: The Beginner’s Guide to
• Subtitle: Easy techniques and 8 fun projects
• Dimensions: 204 x 260 x 10 mm
• Illustrations: 400 colour illustrations

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