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Serena Sews
How to Make Beautiful, Interchangeable, Sustainable and Unique Clothes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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