num_pages: 96
description: Sew stylish DIY dresses with an elegant flair using this easy-to-follow sewing book.For parties, weddings, banquets—any occasion that calls for that special dress—this is the book that lets you DIY sew something stylish and elegant, for a lot less than you'd pay for ready-made. These 26 dresses and separates range from short to long, from sweet to sophisticated, and from simple to dramatic to suit your mood, your style and the event. Beautiful photos feature garments sewn in a variety of elegant fabrics to inspire you to choose colors, prints and textures for a dress that is just right for you and for the moment.Sewing patterns include:Gathered-skirt dresses with lacy overlaysSimple, elegant shifts and empire-waist stylesAn easy, flattering shirtwaist dressA pintucked smock style dressShirt and blouse combos that allow you to mix and matchDresses sporting a few well-place frills for a look that's both girly and subtleLittle bolero jackets for when you want a little more coverageAnd more… Full-size sewing patterns are offered in six sizes, and can be altered to suit most body shapes and personal measurements. The instructions and diagrams are easy to follow. Pick up the book and browse. They're some of the easiest, prettiest DIY sewing projects you'll ever make.
language: English
title: Stylish Party Dresses: 26 Easy and Inexpensive Sew-It-Yourself Dresses for that Special Occasion
publisher: Tuttle Publishing