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Stylish Party Dresses

26 Easy and Inexpensive Sew-it-Yourself Dresses for that Special Occasion

Yoshiko Tsukiori

Description

For parties, weddings, banquets – any occasion that calls for that special dress – this book lets you 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 colours, prints and textures for a dress that is just right for you and for the moment.

Sewing patterns include:

Gathered-skirt dresses with lacy overlays
Simple, elegant shifts and empire-waist styles
An easy, flattering shirtwaist dress
A pintucked smock style dress
Shirt and blouse combos that allow you to mix and match
Dresses sporting a few well-place frills for a look that's both girly and subtle
Little bolero jackets for when you want a little more coverage
And 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.