The Act of Sewing

Name: The Act of Sewing
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781611808339
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How to Make and Modify Clothes to Wear Every Day

By Sonya Philip

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The Act of Sewing by Sonya Philip is a comprehensive guide to sewing simple garments, offering four full-size patterns for tops, a skirt, and trousers. Perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike, it explains alteration techniques and embellishments to create clothes that fit comfortably and express personal style. Sizes range from XS to 5X, ensuring inclusivity for all body types. The book also includes inspiring essays on ethical, slow fashion, making it a thoughtful resource for those looking to craft a wardrobe that reflects who they are.
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The Act of Sewing

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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?

This book is ideal for beginners learning to sew as well as seasoned sewists seeking versatile patterns and techniques for creating custom garments that fit a range of body types.

"A complete guide to sewing simple garments-with 4 full-size patterns-and all the tricks of alterations and embellishments explained so that you can make a wardrobe all your own"--

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A complete guide to sewing simple garments—with four full-size patterns and all the tricks of alteration and embellishment explained so that you can make a wardrobe all your own.

Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body!

Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns—two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants—that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type.

After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence. Structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more!

Going beyond simple pattern instructions, The Act of Sewing will make sewing garments accessible for every body type—each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

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?

Praised for its gracious, accessible, and encouraging teaching style, Sonya Philip’s book goes beyond technical sewing skills to empower readers to assert their style and embrace their bodies. Reviewers highlight the clear, concise instructions and versatility of the guide, recommending it as a trusted companion for anyone eager to design and sew unique, personalised clothing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611808339

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Roost Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sonya Philip

About the Author

SONYA PHILIP is an artist, designer, and teacher. In 2012, she started a project called "100 Acts of Sewing," making dresses while documenting the process. Since then Sonya has made it her mission to convince people to sew their own clothes. Sonya lives in San Francisco with her family.