You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book: 15 stylish projects to sew yourself

There has never been a better time to learn to sew your own clothes. If you want to avoid harmful fast fashion, create sustainable pieces for yourself and one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, and curate your own perfect wardrobe, this is the book you need.

Get started with the core skills such as how to make accurate measurements, how to use a sewing machine, and how to follow a pattern. Once you've aced the essentials, move on to 15 stylish and straightforward projects (all patterns provided), from colourful headbands to eye-catching dresses and trendy sweatshirts. Some of the projects even teach you how to upcycle vintage and thrifted clothes to create gorgeous, unique items for your wardrobe. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your confidence.

By the end of the book, you will be able to tackle any new project with confidence and all the techniques and skills you need at your fingertips. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy creating your own tailored wardrobe with this beautiful book by your side.

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You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book: 15 stylish projects to sew yourself

There has never been a better time to learn to sew your own clothes. If you want to avoid harmful fast fashion, create sustainable pieces for yourself and one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, and curate your own perfect wardrobe, this is the book you need.

Get started with the core skills such as how to make accurate measurements, how to use a sewing machine, and how to follow a pattern. Once you've aced the essentials, move on to 15 stylish and straightforward projects (all patterns provided), from colourful headbands to eye-catching dresses and trendy sweatshirts. Some of the projects even teach you how to upcycle vintage and thrifted clothes to create gorgeous, unique items for your wardrobe. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your confidence.

By the end of the book, you will be able to tackle any new project with confidence and all the techniques and skills you need at your fingertips. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy creating your own tailored wardrobe with this beautiful book by your side.

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You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book: 15 stylish projects to sew yourself

You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book: 15 stylish projects to sew yourself

by Juliet Uzor
You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book: 15 stylish projects to sew yourself

You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book: 15 stylish projects to sew yourself

by Juliet Uzor

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Overview

There has never been a better time to learn to sew your own clothes. If you want to avoid harmful fast fashion, create sustainable pieces for yourself and one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, and curate your own perfect wardrobe, this is the book you need.

Get started with the core skills such as how to make accurate measurements, how to use a sewing machine, and how to follow a pattern. Once you've aced the essentials, move on to 15 stylish and straightforward projects (all patterns provided), from colourful headbands to eye-catching dresses and trendy sweatshirts. Some of the projects even teach you how to upcycle vintage and thrifted clothes to create gorgeous, unique items for your wardrobe. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your confidence.

By the end of the book, you will be able to tackle any new project with confidence and all the techniques and skills you need at your fingertips. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy creating your own tailored wardrobe with this beautiful book by your side.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781781578483
Publisher: Octopus
Publication date: 04/21/2022
Series: You Will Be Able to
Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format: eBook
File size: 73 MB
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About the Author

Juliet Uzor is a London-based teacher known for her unique colourful clothing designs. In 2019 she was declared the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee on BBC One. Juliet also publishes written and video dressmaking lessons intended to teach and inspire people to sew beautiful pieces to suit their body types and styles.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Learning to Sew 08

Basic Sewing Kit 10

Sewing tools 11

Measuring tools 12

Marking tools 12

Cutting tools 12

Finishing cools 13

Useful extras 13

Fabrics 15

Woven or knit? 15

Natural or manmade? 16

Selecting the right fabric 17

Common fabric types 18

Caring for fabric before sewing 19

Taking Measurements 20

Pattern Sizing 22

Blending pattern sizes 23

Testing sewing patterns for fit 23

Adjusting Sewing Patterns 24

Bust adjustments 24

Patterns and Cutting Layouts 28

Pinning and cutting 30

Grainlines and bias lines 31

Pattern markings 32

Transferring pattern markings 33

Get Sewing 34

Different kinds of stitches 34

Sewing a Seam 36

Sewing corners and curved seams 38

Reducing bulk 39

Sewing darts 39

Finishing Edges 40

Pressing 41

Bias binding 42

Glossary of Essential Terms 44

Projects

June top 48

June dress variation 54

Jola tiered skirt 58

Jenny sweatshirt 66

Joy pinafore dress 74

Jade couture dress 86

Jasmine duster 100

Josie princess seam dress 108

Juliette wrap dress 118

Upcycling

Oversized shirt to gathered skirt 130

Add flutter sleeves to a dress or top 134

Old jeans to tote bag 138

Scrap fabric belt 144

Simple headband 148

Pockets 152

Index 158

Acknowledgements 160

Essential Skills

Attaching a neckline facing 52

Sewing gathers 63

Working with knit/stretchy fabrics 69

Inserting a centred zip 84

Inserting an invisible zip 94

Waist ties and sashes 122

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