Dress Making

Rock your personality in a dress you made yourself that reflects who you are, not what a department store thinks you want…

Discover The Beginners Guide
to Making Your Own Dress

Wear a one of a kind dress that was made to flatter just your figure

1) Allow Your Dress to Reflect Your Personality

You will no longer have to wear what clothing manufactures think is stylish.  You can create your own dresses according to your style and personality.  Your not stuck wearing a dress that fits you well, however the colors, design or pattern is doing nothing for you.  You choose the style, design, color and fabric used to create a dress made just for you.

2) The Possibilities are ENDLESS

Guess what?  You do not need to use a manufactures made dress pattern to create a dress.  You can create your own dress patterns, OR, you can mix or match patterns, copy dress styles and so much more to create your unique dress.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction    3
Chapter 2 – Figure Type    4
Chapter 3 – Choosing a Pattern According to Figure    8
Chapter 4 – Fabric:  Pick Your Color    9
Chapter 5 – Style Lines, Silhouettes, Balance, and Proportion    11
Chapter 6 – Fabric Choice – Texture, Design, and Material    12
Chapter 7 – Fabrics and Fibers    13
Chapter 8 – Fabric Construction and Finishes    18
Chapter 9 – Making Patterns    21
Chapter 10 – Dress Making Terminology    22
Chapter 11 – Dress Label, Stitches, and Thread    24
Chapter 12 – Conclusion    25