It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required! by Wood, Cris
It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required! by Wood, Cris

It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required!

Learn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe--starting with a simple square. Tired of confusing sizing charts...
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Author: Cris Wood
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Language: English
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It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required! by Wood, Cris

It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required!

$29.98
It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required! by Wood, Cris

It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required!

$29.98
Author: Cris Wood
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Learn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe--starting with a simple square.

Tired of confusing sizing charts and tissue-paper patterns? Discover a beginner-friendly method that's inclusive, modern, and sustainable with It Starts with a Square.

In this innovative guide to garment sewing, designer Cris Wood presents 17 wearable projects made entirely from basic squares and rectangles--no pre-sized pattern pieces or special notions needed. With Cris's guidance, you'll learn to measure your body and draw each pattern piece directly onto fabric, creating custom-fit clothing that's both stylish and waste-conscious. With no zippers, no buttons, and only straight seams, this book offers the perfect on-ramp for new sewists.

Inside, you'll find:

  • Styles You'll Make Again and Again: 17 size-unlimited garments, including tops, skirts, and dresses, plus variations
  • Beginner-Friendly Support: A glossary of sewing terms and beginner FAQs
  • Inspired Ideas for Confident Sewists: Hacks for mixing and matching pattern components
  • Make-It-Your-Own Customizations: Tips on customizing garments for fit and function
  • Inclusive Visuals: Over 200 illustrations and photos, including every project modeled on different body types

More than just a how-to, this book encourages you to have fun while you sew, exploring necklines, sleeves, skirt styles, and more, to build a modular, personal wardrobe. Packed with detailed illustrations, clear step-by-step instructions, and an innovative size-inclusive method, It Starts with a Square is your must-have guide to sewing garments you'll love!

Author: Cris Wood
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: 08/04/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.50w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781577158752


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/03/2026

About the Author
Cris Wood is a self-taught sewist, designer, and maker with over 30 years of experience, including work in costume design, vintage denim repair, and re-use fashion. Known for her signature approach to low-waste, size-inclusive garment design, Cris has built a loyal following for her PDF patterns, which emphasize simplicity, sustainability, and confidence-building for all skill levels. She shares her work and process with a growing audience on Instagram (@criswoodsews), where she connects with a passionate slow fashion and handmade clothing community. Cris lives in Seattle, Washington, and is dedicated to making sewing more accessible and more joyful for everyone.


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