Decorative Dressmaking

I bought this book 20 years ago and shortly after had to quit sewing.Recently began again and found this book in my stash. What a gem. Sue uses examples from the 20's and 30's with lots and lots of ideas to use design ideas today. My creative juices are really jumping."

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Shows the beginner and novice what to aspire to in garment making, and shows the experienced sewist how to produce the sophisticated effects that used to be found in better women's wear. Illustrations and photos are helpful and illustrative of the techniques. Instructions are easy to follow, complete and concise. This is just a wonderful book for inspiration and technique. I wish the author would write another book like this.

Wisely focussing on the techniques that make vintage clothing exceptional, Thompson gives detailed practical instructions. I was a novice sewer when I bought this book, and I "glimpsed" the world of altering patterns. The illustrations of vintage fashions are FANTASTIC