{"product_id":"made-to-measure-by-elisalex-jewell-9780760382806","title":"Made to Measure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to draft and sew your own customised clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic.\u003c\/b\u003e You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to \u003cb\u003emake clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style\u003c\/b\u003e in a way that store-bought clothes never can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner 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 \u003ci\u003eMade to Measure\u003c\/i\u003e, she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to \u003cb\u003elearn new skills, be creative, and feel confident\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing an overview of essential sewing tools, a primer on fabrics, and a guide to essential sewing techniques, you will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDraft simple patterns based on your measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTake a pattern from an existing garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdentify and fix common fit issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003esixteen pattern-free projects\u003c\/b\u003e for dresses, skirts, tops, a pantsuit, and more are a springboard for creating a versatile, personalised wardrobe. The designs include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSweet Shirred Top and Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFaux-Cute Jumpsuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaneled Wrap Skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrairie Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNot Your Grandma's Quilted Circle Skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSiren Slip Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRefashioned Sweater Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn today's world of fast fashion, sewing your own clothes is a wonderful way to \u003cb\u003eslow down\u003c\/b\u003e and create garments that are \u003cb\u003esustainable and unique\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most sewing books show you how to create garments from specific patterns, \u003ci\u003eMade to Measure\u003c\/i\u003e takes sewing clothes to \u003cb\u003ethe next level\u003c\/b\u003e by allowing you to customise the designs to fit \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e. Whether you're new to sewing clothes or want to add to your garment-making skills, \u003ci\u003eMade to Measure\u003c\/i\u003e guides you to create a dream wardrobe that is tailored just for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362815590636,"sku":"9780760382806","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19756243482458.jpg?v=1772901362","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/made-to-measure-by-elisalex-jewell-9780760382806","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}