We are delighted to bring this beautiful publication by hand sewing advocate, Louisa Owen Sonstroem, to the UK.
Hand sewing clothing can be a radical act of slow fashion. Reclaim the democratic, accessible, ancient power of sewing that needs no machine.
Our hands have the power to make the clothes in which we live.
For those seeking a slower, gentler way to make clothes, this book will serve as a guide to sewing clothing by hand — without use of a sewing machine.
Learn the techniques needed to stitch sturdy, modern adult clothing by hand. Ponder the bigger picture with several contextual essays, and then settle in for storytime, as you read a set of stories about hand-sewn clothes.
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I absolutely love the book and also it was so beautifully wrapped. Thank you!
This arrived, beautifully wrapped, along with some Hiroshima hand sewing needles. The book itself is a mixture of well explained techniques, a discussion of projects sewn, and some information about time taken to sew by hand v machine.
I love it. My first hand sewn project is cut out, and I plan to spend the summer evenings doing garden-sewing. It’s going to be fun.
This book is very much worth the cost! Lots of inspiration and great illustrations.
I'm glad that I have it in my library of sewing books.
Great book - useful information and love the hand drawn diagrams and illustrations!
Great gift.
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I contacted Grace from Beyond Measures regarding Appletons crewel wools and she immediately responded to my query. She gave me all the informations I needed and took the time to list all the colours that were available. When I purchased, my parcel was dispatched on the same day! I am very happy with the service and quality of materials I have received.
Loved this introduction to Sashiko…I am totally hooked. No worries about the instructions being in Japanese ChatGPT translated perfectly. Response from the Beyond measure team were prompt and v helpful. One happy customer returning.
Excellent quality, being a well made hoop and a deeper frame it's so much better at holding the fabric taut
Always a joy to receive an order from Beyond Measure. Quick reliable service. Beautifully wrapped. I love Grace’s leather thimbles, just prefect for hand quilting. Definitely recommend Beyond Measure for all your creative needs. X
I love this stuff, it makes it so easy to transfer embroidery/ Sashiko patterns, I just trace the pattern then sew over the top and it washes away under a running tap.
