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Learn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.
Whether you are just getting started with
sustainable fashion
and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to
sewing techniques
for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner’s signature voice will guide you through all the
traditional stitches and techniques
you need to extend the life of your favorite pieces and take fashion into your own hands!
From tips and tricks on
choosing your materials
and
preparing your fabric for sewing
to more complex techniques like
mending small holes
,
adding pockets
to garments,
making your own buttons
and beyond―this book has everything you need. Complete with
step-by-step photos
and insight into what alterations each sewing technique is best suited for, Bernadette walks you through
every step of your sewing journey.
For added inspiration, this book also includes
profiles on
exciting voices in the historic sewing community
and their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has changed their lives for the better.
Make, Sew and Mend
is the perfect foundation for beginner sewers to start making their fashion their own.