House of Pinheiro's Work to Weekend Wardrobe de Rachel Pinheiro

House of Pinheiro's Work to Weekend Wardrobe

Rachel Pinheiro

This capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro includes the perfect separates to take anyone through the working week to the weekend. Garments include on trend staples such as a jumpsuit, kimono dress, and a trench coat.

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Introduction Chapter 1 - Stable foundations An introduction to all the sewing basics required to create this pattern collection. Rachel shares her advice and experience in this comprehensive guide to sewing basics from how to choose the right fabric for the right pattern right through to the importance of stabilisers in garment sewing and expert tips for getting the best possible finish for all your garments. Chapter 2 - Key techniques A comprehensive guides to all the sewing techniques required to make these patterns and take your dressmaking to the next level. Rachel explains everything from how to sew darts, pleats, seams and hems as well as detailed instructions on garment construction and assembly. Chapter 3 - Fitting & drafting This chapter looks at the importance of getting the right fit. Rachel explains how to get the best fit possible by careful measuring, the importance of creating a toile and how to correct fit issues when they occur. Chapter 4 - Projects Step-by-step instructions for all the garments including pattern hacks for the variations: Monday Main project: Jumpsuit Variation: Relaxed trousers Tuesday Main project: Kimono dress Variation: Dress with lining and no pockets Wednesday Main project: Trench suit Variation: Trench style cropped jacket, trench style skirt Thursday Main project: Raglan shirt Variation: Shirt dress Friday Main project: Shirt dress Variation: Crop top Saturday Main project: Tee shirt Variation: Turtleneck Sunday Main project: Backpack Variation: Organiser Chapter 5 - Glossary A guide to all of the terms used in the book. Pattern index About the author Thanks Index

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Rachel is a London based sewing blogger who specializes in sewing stylish street style garments. She has developed a strong following through blogging and social media and contributes to many digital media sites and magazines including Love Sewing, Simple Sewing and Sewing World. Rachel was cited as one of the '2017 Biggest Influencers' in a recent editorial in Craft Business magazine, alongside other major sewing celebrities including Kaffe Fasset and Patrick Grant and she's been included in the 'Top BurdaStyle Blogs' 5 years running.