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Made to Measure

An Easy Guide to Drafting and Sewing a Custom Wardrobe

Elisalex Jewell

Description

Elisalex Jewell is known for designing beautiful, fun garments that look fabulous on women of all sizes. In Made to Measure, she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to learn new skills, be creative and feel confident. Following an overview of essential sewing tools, a primer on fabrics, and a guide to essential sewing techniques, you will learn how to:

Draft simple patterns based on your measurements
Take a pattern from an existing garment
Identify and fix common fit issues

The 16 pattern-free projects for dresses, skirts, tops, a pantsuit and more are a springboard for creating a versatile, personalized wardrobe. While most sewing books show you how to create garments from specific patterns, Made to Measure takes sewing clothes to the next level by allowing you to customize the designs to fit you.

Whether you are new to sewing clothes or want to add to your garment-making skills, the book guides you to create a dream wardrobe that is tailored just for you.