Serena Sews

Name: Serena Sews
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SKU: 9781785303883
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How to Make Beautiful, Interchangeable, Sustainable and Unique Clothes

By Serena Baker

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Summary

Serena Sews celebrates Serena Baker, the youngest ever winner of Sewing Bee in 2021, renowned for her technical skill and dramatic, bold style. This beautifully designed book brings fresh life to sewing by focusing on simple, practical, and sustainable projects. Readers will find easy-to-follow guides on essential tools, must-have skills like zip insertion, and adaptable pattern blocks. The emphasis on upcycling preloved items encourages a resourceful and unique wardrobe, with projects ranging from memento quilts to striking evening tuxedos.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for sewing enthusiasts of all levels interested in sustainable fashion, technical skill-building, and creative upcycling. Perfect for fans of Sewing Bee and those looking to create unique, enduring wardrobe pieces with a professional finish.

From the Great British Sewing Bee's youngest-ever winner, a debut celebrating the key trends of simple sewing and sustainability.

From the Great British Sewing Bee's youngest-ever winner, a debut celebrating the key trends of simple sewing and sustainability. An imaginative treasure trove of sewing know-how and projects so everyone can enjoy stylish, signature looks.

Description

In 2021, Serena Baker became Sewing Bee's youngest ever winner. The judges thrilled to her incredible attention to detail, praising her as the show's 'most technical seamstress'. Her blossoming style became more sculptural, dramatic, and visually bold. That flawless, off-the-shoulder show-stealer of a yellow frock blew us all away!

Devotees watching at home took Serena to their hearts, too. Captivated by her cute, thoughtful refashionings, fans new and old can't wait to see what she does next. Now, with stunning photography and design, Serena Sews breathes fresh life into the craft of sewing to make one-off, versatile, long-lasting items to cherish.

Serena Sews brings straightforward 'simple sewing' to the fore:

Key pieces of kit to get you started - practical, thrifty, and stress-free
Must-have skills - from zip insertion to pressing perfection - to enhance sewing confidence and give a professional finish
Basic pattern blocks to adapt and rework as you build your repertoire

Serena Sews focuses on sustainability:

Hunt out preloved items - at home, online, in your go-to charity shop - to resourcefully sew-upcycle into something modern, practical, and 100% unique
From a memento quilt to a bag stitched from a beloved old skirt, a super-easy headband sewn from graphic scraps to a knockout evening tuxedo... easy-to-follow guides will refresh, transform, and interchange your wardrobe.

A book to return to again and again, Serena Sews is brim-full of sewing happiness - for you, your friends and family, and the planet.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Esme Young praises the craftsmanship in the book, noting the talent behind the garments that appear as if untouched by human hands. Her words highlight the skill and finesse that readers can aspire to achieve.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785303883

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black and White Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 1034g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Serena Baker

About the Author

Just 21 when she won in 2021 Serena is Sewing Bee's youngest ever winner. From Glasgow, she now studies at medical school in Edinburgh. A self-taught sewist, Serena is passionate about sustainable style. SERENA SEWS is her first book.