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ISBN: 9780760382813

Content: " Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic. You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a way that store-bought clothes never can. Designer and founder of popular pattern brand By Hand London Elisalex Jewell is known for designing beautiful, fun garments that look fabulous on women of all sizes. In Made to Measure , she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to learn new skills, be creative, and feel confident . Following an overview of essential sewing tools, a primer on fabrics, and a guide to essential sewing techniques, you will learn how to:Draft simple patterns based on your measurementsTake a pattern from an existing garmentIdentify and fix common fit issues The sixteen pattern-free projects for dresses, skirts, tops, a pantsuit, and more are a springboard for creating a versatile, personalized wardrobe. The designs include:Sweet Shirred Top and DressFaux-Cute JumpsuitPaneled Wrap SkirtPrairie DressNot Your Grandma's Quilted Circle SkirtSiren Slip DressRefashioned Sweater Dress In today's world of fast fashion, sewing your own clothes is a wonderful way to slow down and create garments that are sustainable and unique . While most sewing books show you how to create garments from specific patterns, Made to Measure takes sewing clothes to the next level by allowing you to customize the designs to fit you . Whether you're new to sewing clothes or want to add to your garment-making skills, Made to Measure guides you to create a dream wardrobe that is tailored just for you."

Content: Biographisches: "Elisalex Jewell is the co-founder of the independent sewing pattern label and sewing education platform By Hand London. She went to the London College of Fashion, where she trained as a shoemaker, then worked in the fashion industry for four years. She founded By Hand London out of an interest in wanting to equip people with the skills and confidence needed to sew their own clothes. She also teaches sewing and handicrafts and contributes to various sewing and craft publications. She lives in London, United Kingdom. By Hand London website: byhandlondon.com By Hand London Instagram: @byhandlondon Author's Instagram: @elisalex Facebook: By Hand London" Rezension(2): " Publisher's Weekly : September 18, 2023 This thorough debut manual from Jewell, founder of the sewing pattern label By Hand London, shows DIYers how to create and execute custom sewing patterns. She provides illustrations detailing where on the body to take measurements and offers such tips as “take your waist and full-hip measurements seated as well as standing so you can take the normal expansion of seated flesh into consideration.” The projects explain how to use those measurements to draft patterns for a sheath skirt, jumpsuit, shirred dress, “billow-sleeve backward blouse,” and other pieces. The garments range in difficulty from the easy “refashioned sweater dress,” made from carving up sweaters into horizontal strips and reassembling them, to the harder “siren slip dress,” which requires creating a drawstring rouleau neck and cutting pieces from satin or silk on an angle to the fabric’s grain to accentuate the material’s “almost-liquid quality.” Jewell’s helpful advice for fixing common issues includes how to correct garments that gape, fit too tightly or loosely, or have an uneven hem. The comprehensive guidance covers an impressive range of garb and techniques, and is presented in a manner straightforward enough that even novice sewists will feel prepared to tackle the projects. The result is a superior guide on creating custom clothing." Rezension(3): "Library Journal: October 1, 2023 Sewists of all levels who are curious about creating fashionable wardrobe pieces from start to finish will be overjoyed to find this book by Jewell, a well-known pattern designer. Beginning with explanations of sewing basics, fabrics, and must-have tools, the book offers tips and tricks that those new to the craft will appreciate. Experienced sewists can benefit too from the book's answers to questions they might have had during other projects. Jewell reminds readers that any body type can look chic and well put together in any style if the pattern is customized to their shape, and she strives to instill confidence in crafters nervous about drafting their own patterns. The book breaks down important considerations such as understanding shoulder width and factors that change the way a skirt may lie. The Draft-It-Yourself Projects section showcases ideas for fashionable patterns that can be produced and modified for any body shape. The projects are graded for difficulty, giving readers a chance to assess what will be appropriate for their skill set. VERDICT A welcome addition to sewing technique and pattern books. Readers interested in creating their own wardrobe will seek out this title. --Elizabeth MajkaCopyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. "

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