A comprehensive guide to machine sewing, including basics of using a sewing machine, mending tears and altering, embellishing, and finishing, with advice on marketing designs online, common sewing questions, and glossary of sewing terms.

Includes text from the previously published title, Fit for real people.

Presents six dressmaking patterns that can be used to create an entire wardrobe that has thirty-six different looks and a total of over two hundred garments and accessories.

Since its introduction in 1970, Vogue Sewing has been a consistent bestseller and sewer's favourite, coverign everything you need to know to create fashionable, professional-quality clothing - from fabric selection and construction basics to advanced pattern alterations and couture techniques.