Alison Smith is the UK’s leading expert in dressmaking, tailoring, corsetry, and couture. She was the first person to receive an MBE for services to sewing and corsetry and is the author of several bestselling books, including The Sewing Book (over 500,000 copies sold), Dressmaking, Sew Step by Step, and Dressmaking Step by Step.
You can find out more about Alison, her contributions to sewing, and information on her upcoming classes here.
Furthermore, if you want to give sewing a go yourself, you can purchase The Eden Jacket, a collaborative effort from the team here at Linton's and Alison herself. Click the button below to find out more.