Building the Pattern

Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, Nordic sisters Saara and Laura Huhta of Named Clothing offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customize and adapt the designs in this book to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion, that suit your style and fit your figure.

Building the Pattern offers expert advice on how to achieve the perfect fit, alter the designs and add your own personal twist. Discover how to create clothes with care, build your sewing repertoire and embrace the slow fashion movement.

Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK 8 to 22 (US 2 to 18, 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself, and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape.

192 pages