The Party Dress

A time comes when every girl needs the perfect party dress. And the best way to get one that makes you look a million - without actually costing a bundle - is to make it! Dressmaker Simon Henry lays out his tried-and-trusted method here, gently guiding even novice stitchers through constructing a body block, fitting a personal pattern, finding and tailoring a style to suit their body shape, and choosing the right fabric. In addition to sewing tips and techniques, there are step-by-step instructions for creating four fabulous dresses.