--- product_id: 148098140 title: "The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners" brand: "adele margolis" price: "AED 124" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/148098140-the-dressmaking-book-a-simplified-guide-for-beginners store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners **Brand:** adele margolis **Price:** AED 124 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners by adele margolis - **How much does it cost?** AED 124 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/148098140-the-dressmaking-book-a-simplified-guide-for-beginners) ## Best For - adele margolis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adele margolis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners ## Images ![The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617iThrnaEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The Dressmaking Book *by C***L on Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011* Adele Margolis is my most favorite author ever! I acquited her "Design Your own Dress Pattern", as well as her "Complete Book of Tailoring". It is because of these two books, I have made many items - both, for myself, as well as others. I have gained much knowledge, because she shares all of her knowledge. Her books aren't like those of today... there is more then one item to learn in her books. The new ones teach only 1 maybe 2 things. She taught us everything she knew - I wonder how many books have been written, using the information from Adele's writings? Due to Amazon, I now have the complete collection of her writings. Of which the Dressmaking Book is of but one. I will be proud to hand these down to my daughter as I pass. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017* Very useful and I am happy I bought it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A beginner's book you won't outgrow quickly *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016* This book covers the basics and then some, with specific instructions and lots of line drawings. Her tone is friendly and conversational but right to the point, and almost everything she covers is still relevant. She starts out simply but takes you farther along by the end than many of the more recent beginners' books I'd found at the library when I got back into sewing. I especially appreciated info on alterations to the pattern before you cut out, so there's less to do later at the trial fitting stage. Fitting isn't covered here in exhaustive depth, of course, but she gives you a solid foundation, and she wrote books devoted to fitting and to tailoring if you like her style enough to look for more by her. (I did!)Subjects covered:Using a sewing machine (from 1967); best types of patterns to start with; general info on fabrics and specifics about what's easiest for a beginner; dealing with directional designs, repeats, etc.Choosing easy patterns at first; pattern sizing; your measurements; comparing your measurements to the pattern; pattern instructions and symbols; fitting as it pertains to grain, ease and seams; taking body measurements; body measurement chart with ease info; measuring the pattern; altering the pattern; overall changes in length and width; changes within the pattern, making a pattern larger or smaller, how to relocate a dart, and a few specific re back and sleeveCutting Out -- establishing grain, problem of off-grain printing; preshrinking; preparing the pattern; which layout; folding the fabric; pinning; fabric matching; marking; stay stitching. Interfacing, lining and underlining. Shoulder pads -- little goes a long way; types; making your own. Trial fitting -- fabric drape, asymmetrical body, specific info on subjects like eliminating wrinkles and poking out.Stitching -- seams; bias seams; darts; tucks; curves; gathering; reinforcing; joining seams; topstitching; understitching; etc... Cutting -- slash; trim; slip; notch;grade; dealing with seam allowances; relieving strain; preventing rippling; reducing bulk; etc. Seam finishes -- short instructions for about a dozen (see photo), like bound, pinked, seam binding, French, lapped. Info on pressing.Plan of construction -- unit construction, sample plans. Detailed info about several steps -- facing; interfacing; lining; zippers; hemming; waistbands; pleats; buttonholes; buttons; other types of closures; collars; sleeves; pockets; belts. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners - The Sewing Book New Edition: Over 300 Step-by-Step 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.ae/products/148098140-the-dressmaking-book-a-simplified-guide-for-beginners](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/148098140-the-dressmaking-book-a-simplified-guide-for-beginners) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-10-07*