Crafts & Hobbies - Sewing

Think of the moment you wear an outfit you have sewn for the first time. Think of how happy, proud, and accomplished you feel, all because it fits and you love it.Many women struggle with the standard sizing of commercial or Indie sewing patterns,...

In The Geometry of Hand-Sewing, Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams present their breakthrough method, featuring illustrated instructions (for both right- and left-handed stitchers) for more than 100 stitches. Their lessons range from the most basic straight and...

Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-kind guide. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, button-up, and jeans, using simple hand-sewing and hand-stitching techniques. Author Louisa Owen...

Forget step-by-step instructions and copycat designs. In The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters, artist Sherri Lynn Wood presents a flexible approach to quilting that breaks free of old paradigms. Instead of traditional instructions, Sherri Lynn Wood presents 10 frameworks (or scores) that create a...

These beginner-friendly sewing patterns are refreshingly simple, highly wearable, and so much fun that you can't just make one. The patterns (sizes XXS-6XL) are based on three simple blocks that can be modified and built upon to make a stylish, playful closet. Each project...

Repair your well-loved clothes beautifully! An inspiring guide to eco-friendly and sustainable fashion, The Mending Directory offers 50 modern stitch patterns and sashiko visible mending designs to transform your favorite pieces from worn-out to wow! Perfect for both beginners and those with sewing experience,...

An innovative new style of sashiko from a leading embroidery and patchwork artist! Prolific embroiderer, quilter and author sashikonami combines her love of sashiko with her fondness for piecework to create a whole new style of sashiko stitches and applications. Some of these patchworks...

Sewing Essentials, first published in 1984, has long been recognized as the one book every sewing enthusiast should own. This popular book has been updated, making it even more appealing for today's sewers. Clearly written instructions and more than 450 full-color photographs lead you...

From tissue-fitting pioneers Pati Palmer and Marta Alto comes a new book whose title says it all: The Palmer/Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothes for Every Body! Fit Any Fashion Pattern. It's been 20 years since their last book about fitting and...

Sew smarter, sew brighter--quilts that teach and excite! This vibrant collection of quilts is your friendly guide to start quilting! These projects are designed for the brand-new quilter and you will improve with every stitch in the skill-builder projects. Each eye-catching project is more...

Create and customize your own stylish capsule wardrobe - without dressmaking patterns! Use simple techniques to sew 10 stylish, versatile and contemporary garments with Kimberley Hind (@whatkimberleymakes). Are dressmaking patterns essential for creating stylish and flattering clothes? No! Can you create a range of...

Everything you need to know to make your own clothing and soft furnishings with a sewing machine Demystify your sewing machine and get to grips with essential techniques with The Sewing Book. This bestselling guide covers over 300 techniques with illustrated step-by-step sequences, showing...

A unique sewing guide for friends and families of loved ones fighting cancer, with 27 ideas for genuinely useful gifts, selected by cancer survivors For those diagnosed with cancer, you know that you do not "beat" cancer. You wait for it to come back....

Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime. With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the...

75+ stunning patterns to color and love!Intricate paisley, whimsical nature scenes, lush animal prints. This is what Tula Pink's designs are known for--and now you can add your own touch to her distinct style in The Tula Pink Coloring Book.Get lost in patterns or...

The Voice of Fashion contains a comprehensive selection of women's styles from rare originals of 14 magazines published from 1900 through 1906. The 79 patterns in this book include afternoon, evening, ball, and wedding gowns; home and maternity wear; suits and blouses for day...

Projects to Stitch for the Crafty Witch: Draft and Customize Your Own Patterns Create personalized garments that match your unique spirit with this spellbinding sewing guide. Raechel Henderson, author of Sew Witchy, presents thirty projects, such as wrap-around pants and fingerless gloves, that will...

"An astonishing feat, this patchwork of history, culture, and politics . . . takes us from Saxon England to colonized African tribes, Palestinian villages, rural China and the cramped homes of American slaves." ―Sunday Times (London) Threads of Life is a chronicle of identity,...

Fall in love with this heartfelt sewing pattern collection from fabric designer Tone Finnanger. In this glorious celebration of her passion for fabric, Tone shares over 20 sewing, patchwork, applique and quilting projects that will bring colour and beauty to your home. Projects include...

A beautiful collection of brand new Tilda projects, featuring seasonal designs in Tone Finnanger's quirky style. Each chapter is themed on a classic children's story, such as Pinocchio, Bambi, The Nutcracker and The Princess and the Pea. Projects include new doll designs (ballerinas, princesses,...