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Made to measure : an easy guide to drafting and sewing a custom wardrobe  Cover Image Book Book

Made to measure : an easy guide to drafting and sewing a custom wardrobe / Elisalex Jewell.

Jewell, Elisalex, (author.).

Summary:

Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit, flatter, and make you feel fantastic. You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a way that store-bought clothes never can. Designer and founder of popular pattern brand By Hand London 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. The sixteen pattern-free projects for dresses, skirts, tops, a pantsuit, a dressing gown, and more are a springboard for creating a versatile, personalized wardrobe. In today's world of "fast fashion," sewing your own clothes is a wonderful way to slow down and create garments that are sustainable and unique. 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're new to sewing clothes or want to add to your garment-making skills, 'Made to Measure' guides you to create a dream wardrobe that is tailored just for you.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780760382806 (trade paperback)
  • Physical Description: 176 pages : illustrations (colour, black and white) ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"16 pattern-free projects"--Cover.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The basics -- My favorite sewing tools -- Getting to know fabrics -- Choosing the right fabric for your project -- Caring for your fabric -- Basic sewing guide -- Circle skirt primer -- Drafting, fitting, and customizing -- You can do it! -- Important measurements -- Draft your perfect shoulder seams -- Common fit issues: how to spot them, how to fix them -- Sleeve hacks -- How to take a pattern from an existing garment -- Draft-it-yourself projects.
Subject: Clothing and dress.
Dressmaking.
Dressmaking > Pattern design.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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