Sew Beautiful: Make Stylish Handmade Clothing with Simple Stitch-and-Wear Patterns

Description

Creating your own, stylish clothing has never been simpler than with this book of beautiful, modern patterns for the beginner sewer. Opening with a chapter completely devoted to the fundamentals of sewing, Sew Beautiful makes sure to start you off with all the information you'll need to get stitching in easy-to-learn, accessible pearls of wisdom from prolific designer and seamstress Kennis Wong. Once you've learned how to take your measurements, select the perfect fabric, and all the different ways to sew a seam or hem a garment, you'll be ready to take on any of the designs her book has to offer. Slip into the luxurious Castlepoint Faux Wrap Skirt on a breezy summer day, or bundle up in the cozy Luxor Dolman Sleeve Sweater for a cold autumn night. Going to a fancy event, but can't find anything to wear? Wow everyone when you tell them your Giza Dress is 100% handmade. And with patterns designed for sizes 00 through 20, this book is filled with projects that are sure to flatter any body type. For the craft-lover who has always wanted to make their own clothes, let Sew Beautiful be your guide to a closet full of elegant staples you'll be proud to wear. This book will include 8 patterns with 15 pattern variations and 60 photos.

Kennis Wong is the designer and seamstress behind Itch to Stitch, a design blog and brand dedicated to bringing modern, elegant sewing patterns to craft-lovers all over the world. Originally from Hong Kong, Kennis now lives in Costa Rica.

"As a self-taught sewist, I depend heavily on well-written, detailed sewing pattern instructions to help me improve my sewing skills and to get the best possible fit. This is Kennis's superpower, and I'm so glad there is now a vehicle to get all that knowledge in one place!" --Macharva Housley, co-founder of Sew Altered Style and creator of @Macsmakespace "The attention to detail in this book makes for not only beautifully drafted patterns, but also for instructions that make the entire sewing process a complete joy. Kennis has created a collection of patterns that is ideal for a modern wardrobe, whether you are a beginner or an advanced seamstress." --Whitney Luckenbill, creator of TomKat Stitchery "I love the classic, elegant designs, ingenious sewing construction, clear instructions and superb fit of Kennis's patterns. I highly recommend Sew Beautiful--you'll get amazing results with the projects in this book." --Karina Trinidad, creator of Lifting Pins and Needles "Kennis Wong is a talented pattern designer with amazing design skills. This book is a must-have for your sewing library and guaranteed to be your go-to resource. Kennis will guide you along fit and construction, resulting in a beautiful and well-fitting garment every time." --Lori VanMaanen, Mood Sewing Network, Pfaff Brand Ambassador and Creator of Girls in the Garden