Sew Beautiful

Make Stylish Handmade Clothing with Simple Stitch-and-Wear Patterns (Includes Removable Patterns)

Sew Beautiful
Kennis Wong
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NZ$ 49.99
Our Price:
NZ$ 37.49
Paperback
h267 x 238mm - 152pg
11 Jan 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781645671367
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Creating your own, stylish clothing has never been simpler than with this book of beautiful, modern patterns for the beginner sewer. Opening with a chapter completely devoted to the fundamentals of sewing, Sew Beautiful makes sure to start you off with all the information you' ll need to get stitching in easy-to-learn, accessible pearls of wisdom from prolific designer and seamstress Kennis Wong. Once you' ve learned how to take your measurements, select the perfect fabric, and all the different ways to sew a seam or hem a garment, you' ll be ready to take on any of the designs her book has to offer. Slip into the luxurious Castlepoint Faux Wrap Skirt on a breezy summer day, or bundle up in the cozy Luxor Dolman Sleeve Sweater for a cold autumn night. Going to a fancy event, but can' t find anything to wear? Wow everyone when you tell them your Giza Dress is 100% handmade. And with patterns designed for sizes 00 through 20, this book is filled with projects that are sure to flatter any body type. For the craft-lover who has always wanted to make their own clothes, let Sew Beautiful be your guide to a closet full of elegant staples you' ll be proud to wear. This book will include 8 patterns with 15 pattern variations and 60 photos.
"As a self-taught sewist, I depend heavily on well-written, detailed sewing pattern instructions to help me improve my sewing skills and to get the best possible fit. This is Kennis' s superpower, and I' m so glad there is now a vehicle to get all that knowledge in one place!" --Macharva Housley, co-founder of Sew Altered Style and creator of @Macsmakespace "The attention to detail in this book makes for not only beautifully drafted patterns, but also for instructions that make the entire sewing process a complete joy. Kennis has created a collection of patterns that is ideal for a modern wardrobe, whether you are a beginner or an advanced seamstress. " --Whitney Luckenbill, creator of TomKat Stitchery "I love the classic, elegant designs, ingenious sewing construction, clear instructions and superb fit of Kennis' s patterns. I highly recommend Sew Beautiful--you' ll get amazing results with the projects in this book. " --Karina Trinidad, creator of Lifting Pins and Needles "Kennis Wong is a talented pattern designer with amazing design skills. This book is a must-have for your sewing library and guaranteed to be your go-to resource. Kennis will guide you along fit and construction, resulting in a beautiful and well-fitting garment every time. " --Lori VanMaanen, Mood Sewing Network, Pfaff Brand Ambassador and Creator of Girls in the Garden
Kennis Wong is the designer and seamstress behind Itch to Stitch, a design blog and brand dedicated to bringing modern, elegant sewing patterns to craft-lovers all over the world. Originally from Hong Kong, Kennis now lives in Costa Rica.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781645671367
Published: 11 Jan 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Page Street Publishing Co
Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.
Format: Paperback
Height: 267mm
Width: 238mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 152

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