It Starts with a Square

Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes – No Patterns Required!

Cris Wood

Description

In this innovative guide to garment sewing, designer Cris Wood presents 17 wearable projects made entirely from basic squares and rectangles – no pre-sized pattern pieces or special notions needed. With Cris’s guidance, you’ll learn to measure your body and draw each pattern piece directly onto fabric, creating custom-fit clothing that’s both stylish and waste-conscious. With no zippers, no buttons and only straight seams, this book offers the perfect on-ramp for new sewists.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Styles You’ll Make Again and Again: 17 size-unlimited garments, including tops, skirts, and dresses, plus variations
  • Beginner-Friendly Support: A glossary of sewing terms and beginner FAQs
  • Inspired Ideas for Confident Sewists: Hacks for mixing and matching pattern components
  • Make-It-Your-Own Customizations: Tips on customizing garments for fit and function
  • Inclusive Visuals: Over 200 illustrations and photos, including every project modeled on different body types

Details

  • Format
    Paperback
  • Pages
    144
  • Size
    250 x 190mm
  • Publisher
    Quarry Books
  • ISBN
    9781577158752
Stock Code
260284
Our Price
$44.99
Coming soon – due August
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