--- product_id: 76417868 title: "Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide" price: "217.91 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76417868-sew-many-dresses-sew-little-time-the-ultimate-dressmaking-guide store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 219 dress variations Step-by-step sewing guide 6 skirts + 8 bodices patterns Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide **Price:** 217.91 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👗 Sew Your Style, Own Your Wardrobe! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide - **How much does it cost?** 217.91 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76417868-sew-many-dresses-sew-little-time-the-ultimate-dressmaking-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **From Basic to Bold:** Create everything from simple strapless sheaths to elegant halter gowns with ease. - • **Perfect Fit Every Time:** Patterns align flawlessly at the waist for professional, tailored results. - • **Design Freedom Unleashed:** Mix and match 6 skirts, 8 bodices, 4 sleeves, and 4 necklines for 219 unique dresses. - • **Beginner-Friendly Mastery:** Clear, step-by-step diagrams make complex dressmaking accessible to all skill levels. - • **Inclusive Sizing & Alterations:** Comprehensive techniques to customize dresses for every body shape and size. ## Overview Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time is the ultimate dressmaking guide by Tanya Whelan, featuring a versatile 'choose-your-own-adventure' pattern system with 6 skirts, 8 bodices, 4 sleeves, and 4 necklines. This book empowers sewers of all levels to create up to 219 custom-fitted dresses, supported by clear instructions and alteration techniques for all body types. ## Description With her "choose-your-own-adventure" approach to sewing, Tanya Whelan offers an invaluable collection of patterns that empowers sewers to become designers. The trick is a set of patterns for 6 skirts and 8 bodices that line up perfectly at the waist, plus an additional 4 sleeve styles and 4 necklines. Tanya gives readers clear instructions and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams that allow them to use the enclosed pattern pieces to create up to 219 fitted dresses, including simple strapless designs, sheaths, and halter gowns. The book covers basic dress construction and altering techniques for women of all shapes and sizes. Review: Beginners must buy it . - Beautiful book with basic pattern n thier is technique how to manipulate it into new designs frm basic. Step by step technique shown how to sew it brilliant book for beginners . Review: Five Stars - It's so useful​ for the beginners like me... Worth buying and you can get it fast.. ## Features - Potter Crafts ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #241,480 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #609 in Lifestyle & Personal Style Guides (Books) #1,243 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) #1,943 in Handicrafts, Decorative Arts & Crafts | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 915 Reviews | ## Images ![Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FD6glMguL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginners must buy it . *by S***K on 14 August 2024* Beautiful book with basic pattern n thier is technique how to manipulate it into new designs frm basic. Step by step technique shown how to sew it brilliant book for beginners . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by A***R on 14 March 2017* It's so useful​ for the beginners like me... Worth buying and you can get it fast.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by R***I on 3 August 2020* Lovely Book with a lot of ideas but it is not for people who are sewing for the first time or a beginner if your size does not match to the pattern size chart then you have to know how to alter the patterns For me the size did not match so I tired to alter the basic bodice pattern - in that i had to change the height and the waist line, but for princess bodice i think i will not use the paper pattern, i prefer to create my own then do modifications as per book instructions for the Off-the shoulder bodice where princess bodice paper pattern is used. No back neck detail and no back side picture of the halter dresses or any other dress. IF YOUR SIZE MATCHES THEN BUY IT as the book has lot of good ideas. Variety of Patterns to Mix and Match - 10 Bodices, 8 Skirts, 9 Neck Patterns with more variations like Simple Yoke Variation Dress, Blue Skies Dress with gathers below shoulder, Modern Apron Dress, Mint Dreams Dress, A line Wrap Dress. Sleeve Modifications include – Bell Sleeves, Split Bell Sleeves, All in One Cap Sleeves, Kimono Sleeves, Puffed Sleeves. Boning is used in the Strapless and Halter Dresses. Overall the book is good for people those who know how to alter patterns. The best thing in this book are the Dart Modifications and the Gathered Patterns, it shows the minute details can change the look of the dress. The Skirt Patterns are very good. The Six Panel Skirt is a lovely pattern. The Halter Neck with its two variations, The Cowl Neck pattern, Off-The Shoulder pattern, The Button Down Dress are the best ones of the Bodice Patterns. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide - Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses: A Modern Guide to Stitch-and-Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day (Gertie's Sewing) - Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles (Gertie's Sewing) --- ## 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.tn/products/76417868-sew-many-dresses-sew-little-time-the-ultimate-dressmaking-guide](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76417868-sew-many-dresses-sew-little-time-the-ultimate-dressmaking-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*