The Dressmaker’s Companion by Elizabeth M Haywood

“A comprehensive sewing reference you’ll refer to again and again for reliable, practical advice.

Whether you’re a dressmaker, fashion student or simply enjoy sewing for yourself and the people you love, this is a sewing book as helpful as your own personal teacher.

With over 3,000 illustrations, step-by-step instructions, clever ideas, troubleshooting and fitting advice, The Dressmaker’s Companion will enable you to sew with confidence.

Winner of the 30th Benjamin Franklin Award for best craft book and silver medal winner for best large format cover.

About the author: Elizabeth Haywood always loved making clothes. She trained as a patternmaker and worked in the fashion industry for 20 years. She now lives in the country with her young family, where she’s re-discovering sewing for pleasure.”

449 pages full of everything you need to know in an easy to reference guide. This book is ideal for every sewist from the beginner onwards, there is a topic for every step of your sewing journey.

Book details

ISBN: 9780646985473

Size: 297 x 210mm (8.268″ x 11.693″) A4

Spine width: 22.22mm (.875″), second edition 23.597mm (.929″)

Weight: 1025.5g (2.261lb), second edition 1094.95g (2.414lb)