Sewing Basics for Every Body: 20 Step-by-Step Essential Pieces for Modern Living

Wendy Ward's book "The Essential Capsule Wardrobe" provides tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments suitable for any body, regardless of gender, age, or body shape. The book includes patterns for five basic garments and all variations to make 20 different designs, with comprehensive techniques section covering sewing a fly zip to making a traditional shirt collar.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2020
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Wendy Ward is a renowned fashion expert who has created a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments that are suitable for any body, regardless of gender, age, or body shape. Her style is characterized by functional but beautiful basics, and she teaches the skills to make clothes out of both woven and knitted fabrics that are a joy to wear. The wardrobe includes five styles of button-down shirts, sweatshirts, and t-shirts, as well as three different styles of trousers, jackets, and jumpsuits. All of these garments are made in versatile fabrics that can be dressed up or down, making them core basics that you'll turn to time and again.

Suitable for both beginners and those more experienced in dressmaking, each project has multiple versions, from easy to more technically challenging. The book also includes a comprehensive techniques section that covers everything from sewing a fly zip to making a traditional shirt collar, alongside the fundamentals such as different seam and hem finishes. Patterns for the five basic garments and all the variations to make 20 different designs are included in the book on three pull-out, full-scale, multi-sized pattern sheets. Each pattern covers 10 sizes, and there is no need for downloading or scaling-up patterns, just trace off the pieces that you need and off you go!

In conclusion, Wendy Ward's tutorials are an excellent resource for anyone looking to create a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments that are suitable for any body, regardless of gender, age, or body shape. Her style is functional but beautiful, and her techniques are comprehensive and easy to follow. With her book, you'll have the skills to make clothes that are a joy to wear and that will last you for years to come.

Weight: 674g
Dimension: 276 x 210 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782497509