Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic.
You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to
make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style
in a way that store-bought clothes never can. Designer and founder of popular pattern brand By Hand London Elisalex Jewell is known for designing beautiful, fun garments that look fabulous on women of all sizes. In
Made to Measure
, she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to
learn new skills, be creative, and feel confident
. Following an overview of essential sewing tools, a primer on fabrics, and a guide to essential sewing techniques, you will learn how to:
Draft simple patterns based on your measurements
Take a pattern from an existing garment
Identify and fix common fit issues
The
sixteen pattern-free projects
for dresses, skirts, tops, a pantsuit, and more are a springboard for creating a versatile, personalized wardrobe. The designs include:
Sweet Shirred Top and Dress
Faux-Cute Jumpsuit
Paneled Wrap Skirt
Prairie Dress
Not Your Grandma's Quilted Circle Skirt
Siren Slip Dress
Refashioned Sweater Dress
In today’s world of “fast fashion,” sewing your own clothes is a wonderful way to
slow down
and create garments that are
sustainable and unique
. While most sewing books show you how to create garments from specific patterns,
takes sewing clothes to
the next level
by allowing you to customize the designs to fit
you
.
Whether you’re new to sewing clothes or want to add to your garment-making skills,
guides you to create a dream wardrobe that is tailored just for you.