Basic dressmaking techniques

"Técnicas básicas de confección"
Spanish A2 writing exercise

Learn about some dressmaking techniques.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "to master (to become an expert in)", "dressmaking", "fabric", "to save (time)", "cardigan" and "quick".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2023-03-27

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How the test works
You’ll practise: El Pretérito Perfecto, Regular, El Presente

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If you want to master dressmaking, you have to learn some basic techniques and how to cut the fabric correctly. Sewing is fairly easy, because you can use modern machines (in order) to save time. Yesterday I finished a cardigan and I really like how it turned out. Besides, it only took a few days and the whole process was quick. I am going to make more clothes (in order) to give to my friends.

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