Great book, full of informative easy to read information. I was apprehensive in purchasing this book at first as I was unalbe to preview parts of the book but it was well worth getting. I would recommend it.This book is very easy to ready with plenty of pictures with step by step instructions so you are able to follow and understand what is being conveyed.It covers 'drapping essentials, manipulating dart excess, bodice styles, bias cut dresses, jacket & coats,collars, etc' to name a few. Each of these chapters talks about and shows different styles. They also include a 'design analysis' on the styles which gives you information about the design eg, bias cut, type of dart etc.I hope you enjoy this book as much as I am.