Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-kind guide.
Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, a button-up, and jeans, using simple hand-sewing and hand-stitching techniques. Author Louisa Owen Sonstroem shares her sustainable, empowering, and portable craft with gentle encouragement and guidance. Sewists of all experience levels will learn how to:
·Draft a pattern to fit custom measurements
·Select and cut fabric
·Construct each garment without using a sewing machine.
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From the Publisher
This complete guide to hand-sewing your own clothes includes…
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for sewing nine customizable wardrobe staples, from a t-shirt to a pair of jeans.
Beginner-friendly information about drafting patterns, gathering materials, and learning basic hand-stitching techniques.
Inspiring features of contemporary textile artists from around the world.
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ASIN : B0DPFM1WZV
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : August 5, 2025
Language : English
File size : 41.2 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Print length : 331 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1635866278
Page Flip : Enabled
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