--- product_id: 203734377 title: "The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques (Ultimate Craft Guides)" price: "11259 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/203734377-the-dressmaking-book-over-80-techniques-ultimate-craft-guides store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques (Ultimate Craft Guides) **Price:** 11259 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques (Ultimate Craft Guides) - **How much does it cost?** 11259 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/203734377-the-dressmaking-book-over-80-techniques-ultimate-craft-guides) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating and customising your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book! Fully illustrated and easy to use, this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike. Inside the pages of this reference book, you'll discover: - Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-colour photography - Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project - 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments - Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch - Projects graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself; whether you are a beginner, or looking for more advanced ideas Fed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it. The Essential Guide to Dressmaking An updated edition of The Dressmaking Book that guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favourite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style. Old edition 9781409384632 Review: Arrived the next day - It arrived the next day. I ordered it the night before and it came the next day. That never happens. The book is amazing too. It has everything I need to learn altering and making clothes. It is very well written and easy to understand. I can't wait to get started. Highly recommend this book. Nothing like going old school when you need to learn something. Books are good and this book is hard back so won't rip easily. We'll impressed. Review: Brilliant manual - Excellent value, ideal for purpose and a great gift ## Features - Warning:Not suitable for children over 36 months - Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision - Warning:Only for domestic use - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 35,266 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 299 in Needlework & Fabrics 3,803 in Reference (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (265) | | Dimensions | 23.8 x 2.5 x 28.4 cm | | Edition | New | | ISBN-10 | 0241459737 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0241459737 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | 4 Feb. 2021 | | Publisher | DK | ## Images ![The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques (Ultimate Craft Guides) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xlFaJ-CQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived the next day *by R***D on 2 February 2024* It arrived the next day. I ordered it the night before and it came the next day. That never happens. The book is amazing too. It has everything I need to learn altering and making clothes. It is very well written and easy to understand. I can't wait to get started. Highly recommend this book. Nothing like going old school when you need to learn something. Books are good and this book is hard back so won't rip easily. We'll impressed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant manual *by M***N on 18 January 2025* Excellent value, ideal for purpose and a great gift ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dressmaking book *by B***N on 20 February 2026* The dress making book is well explanatory. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques - The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing (Dk) - Sew Your Own Wardrobe: More Than 80 Techniques --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/203734377-the-dressmaking-book-over-80-techniques-ultimate-craft-guides](https://www.desertcart.is/products/203734377-the-dressmaking-book-over-80-techniques-ultimate-craft-guides) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*