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 includes eight patterns with 15 pattern variations and 60 photographs.
About Kennis Wong
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.
