Building the Pattern

Building the Pattern Sew Your Own Capsule Wardrobe

Paperback (13 May 2021)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The fashionable Finnish sewing duo are back with a second book that shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe - complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine.

Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, Scandi sisters Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customise 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.

Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, 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 sizes 8 to 22 (US size 2 to 18 / 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape.

Book information

ISBN: 9781787135499
Publisher: Quadrille
Imprint: Quadrille Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 646.404
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 1116g
Height: 258mm
Width: 203mm
Spine width: 35mm