The Act of Sewing

A complete guide to sewing simple garments--with four full-size patterns and all the tricks of alteration and embellishment explained so that you can make a wardrobe all your own. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns - two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants - that empower you to express your personal style. Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 4X.

288 pages