Book review: The Little Black Dress by Simon Henry

The little black dress, by Simon Henry

No woman in the world should be without a little black dress! And that's an understatement...
The little black dress is always chic, classy and ideal for styling for different occasions: an evening party, a formal business-meeting or just a nice casual day. Add some accessories, handbags, a coat, shoes or boots or combine it with sneakers. Everything is possible and timeless beautiful.

But where to find a little black dress that really fits?

Here you have the answer: make one yourself! A tailor-made Little Black Dress  ('LBD') could be yours.
The backcover-page of the book promises it is possible even though you do not have any experience with sewing. Expert dressmaker Simon Henry will guide you through the process of making the perfect little black dress.

Unfortunately we do not agree. It takes some knowledge of sewing and some experience in cutting the pattern, shaping it on a dressform and sewing your own tailor-made little black dress.

But we agree on the great guide the book offers. The pictures are loud and clear. The drawings are perfect and the background-information is really very nice.
The photographs are stunning and the layout of the whole book is really worth every penny.

We definitely recommend this book. But make sure it will not be your first project, otherwise it probably won't work. Unless you are really very talented.

And please, show us your little black dress ! Good luck with the project and good luck with this beautiful book.

We will review this book ASAP and publish it on our blogs and websites !!!

For fast and professional edging, hemming, seaming, and decorative stitching, you simply can't beat a serging machine.
This all-skill-level book is the perfect guide to make sure you get the most out of your new machine (or out of that old serger that you've never got the hang of!)
Photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the essential techniques, showing you how to set up your machine, how to adjust the settings to get the best results on a range of different fabrics, and how to edge your fabrics quickly with perfect results.
The troubleshooting section provides tips and quick fixes for skipped stitches, snapped threads, and uneven stitching.
Also includes a buyer's guide to different sergers, providing you with advice on finding the right machine for you.

OUR REVIEW:
perfect!

• The book is a very good basic resource.
• Lots of practical material and has an incredible number of detailed photographs that go with the instruction.
• Good images to illustrate instructions.
• Colorful photography, really nice.
• No drawings or schedules: just great and clear pictures.
• Very inspiring, makes you want to lock forever!

a bit less interesting

• For a beginner: don't be overwhelmed. Just start locking !
• A lot cheaper compared to a real life workshop but sometimes you miss a voice to guide you through this book.

Notes:
We love all the beautiful examples. But it all looks a bit like a mamma or grandmother is sewing (locking) for her baby. Next edition: please provides us with more pictures of modern clothes or beautiful couture.

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