Twinkle Sews: 25 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe 
Unique fashionable clothing for you to make at home, with designs ranging from a-line style pleated skirts (one with yoke – very flattering), to jazzy woolen skirts (with ruffle), and one extraordinary full length snug fitted skirt cut on the bias. There are some very cute sweaters and shirts, sweatshirts, lacy beach overshirts, and an origami inspired tunic.
Each pattern has very good instructions with the pattern piece illustrations shown laid out on the fabric and there are occasional illustrations of how the pieces fit together. I do think there could be more illustrations and diagrams – I have a weakness for needing pictures to help explain [and I am sure I am not the only one]. However the written steps are very clear. The patterns (in a range of sizes) are all provided on a CD with instructions on how to print them out and join them together.
The designs incorporate some lovely detailing such as pintucks, asymmetry, folded fabric, gathers and wide necklines. Along with sewing basics at the front, there are some unique and innovative designs, ranging from simple to more advanced. With the lack of illustrations throughout, I think you need some sewing experience to get any value from this book.
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good styles