The first book I would like to suggest is called ‘Breaking the pattern’
This book describes itself as a modern way to sew, written by ‘Named Clothing’ who are a Finish indie fashion label initiated in August 2013 by sisters and designers, Saara and Laura Huhta.
I think that Scandinavian fashion has long been admired for its stylish, clean-lined cuts and aesthetic. This book is the first authentic dressmaking book that showcases the beauty of Scandinavian style, in my mind.
It has some photography, great illustrations and instructions, you are shown how to create a well planned,capsule wardrobe , so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other. -It gives you a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine with each other.
The Finnish sewing duo behind the dressmaking fashion label , offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. You will build your skills as you work through the book and with plenty of ways you can hack each garment, there’s lots of room for you to add your own personal touches and quirks to each design.
Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book,it will inspire you to not only build your sewing repertoire but also to grow in confidence with your own sewing.
Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (34 to 50 EUR sizes), with clear instructions on how to measure yourself and getting the perfect fit
Named Clothing Now launch two collections a year, with the aim of bringing a new perspective to making your own clothes and supporting ethical and ecological concerns about the fast fashion industry. They are based in the UK . the book is available now from Amazon for a great price of £18.20 to get it now, click on this link https://amzn.to/33KQbvz
My next recommendation is the lovely, Tilly and the Buttons, ‘Make it Simple’ . This book is full of easy, speedy sewing projects to whip up in an afternoon.
Sewing doesn’t have to be complicated, and you don’t need lots of time to make your own clothes. While life is speeding up, this book will help you slow down and squeeze in time to get your creative fix.
Tilly and the Buttons: Make It Simple features a collection of stylish and stress-free projects that you can stitch up in a few hours. It includes 6 full-scale dressmaking patterns, from which you can make 24 projects. All of the garments are quick to sew and easy to fit, with a short supply list and no fiddly fastenings from a perfect t-shirt and stylish playsuit to a wear-with-everything pinafore dress and cosy cardigan.Make It Simple is for both beginners looking for easy projects and experienced stitchers wanting the instant gratification that comes with a speedy make.
Whatever your level, you’ll learn the secret of how to take sewing shortcuts while still getting a great-looking finish. With the help of clear step-by-step photographs and Tilly’s award-winning instructions, this book will help you create a dream wardrobe in no time.
This title will be released on February 27, 2020. So it would be pre order on Amazon now to avoid disappointment. You can do that by following this link https://amzn.to/32In1Mk the cost is £17.50 Dispatched from and sold by Amazon
Tilly Walnes is on a mission to inspire more people to sew their own clothes. She is the founder of the award-winning sewing pattern company Tilly and the Buttons, known for its gorgeous designs, crystal-clear instructions and encouraging approach to dressmaking. Her blog of the same name has been read over 12 million times by nearly 3 million people around the world. Her first book, Love at First Stitch, has been published in nine international editions. Her second book, Stretch! was published in 2018 and was named ‘Best Book’ at the British Sewing Awards 2018. Tilly appeared on the first series of BBC2’s The Great British Sewing Bee. She loves sewing and wants you to love it too!
My third and last recommendation is ‘My first sewing machine book‘ a paperback by Emma Hardy
| With 35 projects that you’ll love to make and a helpful techniques section, this book will teach you all about sewing machines. Start out with Clothes and Accessories, where you can make a felt collar and cosy scarf, as well as a pretty skirt. Then try one of the Bags and Cases, such as a cute bobble-trim coin purse, an MP3 player case and even a sleepover bag. Transform your room with Things for Your Room – the wall tidy looks great and gives you somewhere to store all your bits and pieces, and you can brighten up your bedding with a patchwork quilt. Finally, why not have a go at the Toys and Games? Make a rag doll, and then clothes for it, too, to get a feel for dressmaking, or create a fabric games board for playing draughts and chess. Every project has step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a skill level so you can start with easy items and move on to more challenging things as you get better at using your machine. |
Emma Hardy, who wrote this book, is a stylist and designer who has worked on various lifestyle and interiors magazines, including Country Homes and Interiors and Marie Claire. Her previous books include Sewing in No Time, Quilting in No Time, Green Crafts for Children and Sewing for Children, all published by CICO. The author is based in Streatham, London. Series consultant on the ‘My First’ children’s craft series, Susan Akass is also the author of many popular reading scheme books and children’s picture books, as well as a full-time primary school teacher. She is based in Bath.
You can order this now on Amazon, just follow the link https://amzn.to/2qW7hIa and it is priced at only £6.82
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