The Act of Sewing - by Sonya Philip
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After stocking Sonya's patterns for several years, we are delighted to bring you her first book!
The Act of Sewing is a complete guide to sewing simple garments, with four full-size patterns and all the tricks of alteration and embellishment explained so that you can make a wardrobe all of your own.
Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns, two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants, that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type.
After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence - structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more!
Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type and each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 4X (bust 32 to 56 inches, see size chart image).
With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.
The patterns included are:
- Shirt
- Top
- Pants
- Skirt
Please note these are newer versions of some of the original 100 Acts of Sewing patterns with some updates and adjustments. The book also shows ways to combine the patterns to make new garments. Even if you have one or more of Sonya's patterns already, the book will act as an invaluable companion as you create your own unique wardrobe!
Book size 21 x 26cm, soft cover with full size patterns included in rear cover.
176 pages with drawn illustrations
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