The Great British Sewing Bee: Made to Measure - The Great British Sewing Bee - The Great British Sewing Bee

From the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee, Made to Measure is a hardback dressmaking guide focused on achieving clothes that truly fit. Designed as a practical reference for skilled sewers, it takes you from the fundamentals of measuring yourself and grading between sizes through to more detailed pattern adjustments, helping you refine the fit of your handmade wardrobe.

Clear guidance covers a wide range of alterations, including darts and adjustments for bust, bum, back, bicep and mobility. You’ll also learn how to prepare and fit a toile, with expert tips drawn from couture and costume making. A dedicated section on altering clothes you already own offers advice for improving the fit of ready-made garments, making it a useful companion for both new projects and thoughtful wardrobe updates.

Key features

• Dressmaking focus with a fitting-led approach
• Covers measuring, grading between sizes and pattern adjustments
• Guidance on fitting a toile
• Includes advice on altering ready-made garments

Specifications

• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 160
• Illustrations: 320 colour illustrations
• Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
• Publication date: 18 January 2024
• ISBN: 9781787139534

Sizing

160 x 210 mm

Rackhams Reference : D6SE3SWB4F