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Keen to take up sewing but don’t know where to start? This clear, concise guide shows you what other sewing books only tell you. The ideal sewing book for beginners, it takes you through the basics, from threading a needle to hand-stitching and embroidery. Then, as you build confidence and skills, you’ll master more advanced…
Ahead of the Curveis the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits. Dont change your body to fit your clothes change your clothes to fit your body! Ahead of the Curveincludes 5 basic garment patterns (UK sizes 1636/US size 1232/EUR sizes 4464),…
A collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter.Learn about the history of boro and how it is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and other embroidery stitches….
The Finnish sewing duo behind the dressmaking fashion label Named, Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. You will build your skills as you work through the book and with plenty of variations suggested for each garment, theres lots of room for you to…
Building the Pattern The second sewing book by Named. Sew your own capsule wardrobe offers a modern approach to dressmaking, celebrating clothes that truly fit your shape. Designed for the fashion-conscious, this book equips you with the tools to create a coherent capsule wardrobe complete with an enticing collection of 20 timeless garments that are…
Signed Copies! Everyone has their favourite items of clothing that they love because they fit them perfectly and look great. This practical guide for home dressmakers explains how to remake your wardrobe favourites without having to unpick and ruin the originals. Discover how to create a wardrobe full of your favourite items that you know…
With easy to follow diagrams and beautiful imagery, this book is an essential guide to all things mending. Hikaru Noguchi is a Japanese knit designer who has made a name for herself as a darning guru. After studying art in Tokyo she then travelled to Middlesex, England to study textiles. Now based in Tokyo, Noguchi…
Clothes and accessories can be created from scratch, and crafties can breathe new life into pre-loved items as well. From pink cotton dresses with embroidered hems to bibs with bright motifs and stripy blankets, this book will inspire readers with its unique collection of embroidery and cross-stitch projects portrayed in the finest French style. With…
From just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-size patterns to cater for dress sizes 2 to 42. Let Dressmaker Helen Rhiannon guide you through every step of the process to help you create a classic, customised…
Embroidery: a Modern Guide to Botanical Embroidery by Arounna Khounnoraj Arounna KhounnorajsEmbroideryis a modern guide to this ancient craft.Arounna will show you how to master the art of the decorative stitch through clear step-by-step instructions that demystify the embroidery stitches and teach you how to apply them through a collection of 20 botanical-inspired projects. The…
Expand your creative horizons with Embroidery: A Makers Guide – a voyage of discovery around a world of crafting techniques. This guide is inspired by exquisite pieces from the Victoria and Albert Museums collections. It contains 15 projects to follow, with step-by-step instructions to suit creators of all skill levels. Each one is inspired by…
Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear… From Seed to Style the Sustainable Way. Live sustainably with style – grow fruits and vegetables, cook them, create natural dyes, then make your own clothes with five full-size pattern sheets. Focused around five crops (blackberry, nettle, onion, red cabbage, and rhubarb) that can be foraged or grown in an allotment,…
Revitalise your wardrobe with this capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro. The collection includes the perfect separates to take you through the working week to the weekend. Rachel includes a main pattern for every day of week and then offers variations for how to dress it up for a meeting…
A technique-led guide to creating clothes and homeware, using fabric scraps from other projects, discarded home textiles and used clothing. Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to use leftover scraps to make household items and to customise your…
Learn how to painlessly use your sewing machine and make stylish clothes and accessories you actually want to wear. With years of sewing experience and teaching under her belt, Rehana Begum is here to introduce you to your sewing machine without stress or disaster. Discover how to set up your machine, choose your stitch and…
IN STITCHES by Jennie Caminada Jennie Caminada runs Cheekyhandmades from her lovely garden studio in a leafy corner of Walthamstow, where she teaches sewing classes and creates beautiful bespoke quilts, clothing and more. Wed been planning a book with her for some time, and the project finally got the go-ahead thanks to Jennies enterprising idea…
Modern Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. This book is a treasury of more than 125 block designs, characterised by their use of beautiful oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations. Choose from patchwork, applique and sashiko blocks, organized into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial and…
Mending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and boldbut draw on traditional stitching. It does all this through just four very simple mending techniques: exterior patches, interior patches, slow stitches, darning, and weaving. In addition, the…
Harumi Horiuchiis an expert in repurposing old fabrics to make bags and other goods and rejuvenate favorite garments, particularly linen. Horiuchi has co-authored other books in her native Japan on the joy of reworking and wearing old clothing. The techniques are thoroughly explained with great corresponding pictures to illustrate the process. The narrative of the…
The new Merchant & Mills Elementary Sewing Skills book is a pocket or bag companion, packed full of useful techniques for wardrobe maintenance and alterations. Bound in linen, with crystal clear instructions, sequenced illustrations and beautiful photography, it is both useful and beautiful. Topics include darts and gathering, seams, ease, hems, interfacing and closures such…
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