The Act of Sewing: How to Make and Modify Clothes to Wear Every Day (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781611808339)

Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body!

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--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. 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.

Author: Sonya Philip
ISBN-10: 1611808332
ISBN-13: 9781611808339
Publisher: Roost Books
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2021
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2021 pg. 14
Library Journal 04/16/2021 pg. 1