See more ideas about sewing clothes, clothing patterns and dress making patterns. Please note that this page about the great british sewing bee is not linked to or endorsed by the bbc programmelove productions. These items can be paired with other infashion clothes and accessories to create a versatile wardrobe. It was my birthday last thursday and as a present i got given the great british sewing bee sew your own wardrobe book. The great british sewing bee 2020 your complete guide. Sewing a capsule wardrobechoosing patterns youtube. The book is accompanied by a pack of five fullsize pattern sheets, containing a traceable pattern piece for every piece needed to sew the garments, so you can get stitching straight away. Haberdashery sew wardrobe is a one stop shop where you can purchase patterns, fabrics and haberdashery to create a complete memade wardrobe. While it may not be the best introduction to dressmaking simply because of course theres a book coming out in just a few weeks time which is the best introduction to dressmaking book ever if i do say so myself why thank you its full of some really nice. You can take a sewing workshop with me online from the comfort of your own home. Have you been thinking of sewing your own self sewn wardrobe this year.
No matter what your style, body shape or budget is, there are principle pieces that should make up the foundation of your wardrobe. The book is split into three main sections fabric, fit and finish and within each section there are projects which highlight each of these aspects of sewing. Capsule wardrobe list a sewing guide to fashion sew guide. You can also see more tutorials at the curvy sewing collective here. This is a fabulous followup to excite the appetites of britains burgeoning sewers who followed the first series of the great british sewing bee, from beginners to experts. I was happily surprised that this book come with 5 full size patterns in a separate folder with dress sizes ranging from 8. Sew your own wardrobe is a practical sewing book brimming with fantastic projects, including a core of wardrobe essentials including a pencil skirt, easy tshirt top and a wrap dress. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When making your own clothes becomes the new normal whipstitch. The tv series looks for the nations best amateur sewer, watched over by judges savile row tailor patrick grant and doyenne of the wi may.
We have searched high and low to bring you the best selection of sewing patterns from independent designers and commercial pattern houses. The book comes with five patterns that are interchangeable so that you can sew your own capsule wardrobe. This is my blog, where i post my photos and traveling tips. The first ever male winner of the great british sewing bee, matt can now be found at uk a creative lifestyle blog and is also the author of make it your own. The great british sewing bee is the official tiein to the bbc two series.
This new book accompanies the second bbc two 8part tv series of the great british sewing bee presented by claudia winkleman and judged by patrick grant and may martin. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Great british sewing bee makes sew your own wardrobe how i. Sewing patterns have a lot of the same qualities as ready to wear clothing, they are standardized from average measurements, made for certain fit models and body types, and are set in current trends of fashion. I was cynically expecting it to be a fluffy, glossy series companion with bios on this years contestants and plenty of swoonworthy pictures of patrick grant. After the resounding triumph of the first the great british sewing bee series and tiein book, here is the. My third book make it simple is out in february 2020. When making your own clothes becomes the new normal. Sew your own wardrobe by tessa evelegh, patrick grant from waterstones today.
In this post i share key ahhas, takeaways, pitfalls and lessons i learned this year as i sewed all of my own clothing. Sewing inspiration plus the smell of brand new books, yes please. But, i mean to do a lot of things, 90% of which never make it to fruition. I enjoyed the series so much i just had to have it. Call it sewist add as soon as i have an idea, another one jumps in front of it, and then another, and i can never be sure exactly which one will win until im at my cutting table putting my rotary cutter to the fabric. She has written the sewing book which she said is one of the best selling sewing book. This book accompanies the hugely popular, second series of the bbcs great british sewing bee which was extended as the sewing bug takes ho. Some of the most common are a full bust adjustment, enlarging the waist, or making sleeves bigger. In this practical but inspiring book, seamstress arianna cadwallader and designer cathy mckinnon present sewing patterns and instructions for the five key pieces that will form the basis of your own capsule wardrobe. Multiple options, detailed instructions, and thoughtful design details for a little wardrobe upgrade. Addicted to sewing latest sewing, crafting news and. Bowling shirt the great british sewing bee atelier october. Apr 21, 2014 it was my birthday last thursday and as a present i got given the great british sewing bee sew your own wardrobe book. Sew your own wardrobe book which has basic beginners sewing instructions for clothing along with 25 free patterns and pictures.
Review of the great british sewing bee sew your own. I recommend the great british sewing bee sew your own wardrobe, pattern book. After the resounding triumph of the first the great british sewing bee series and tiein book, here is the fabulous followup to excite the. Over 150 patterns to add to your own wardrobe plans. The book is in three sections which focus on fabric, fit and finish. The tv series looks for the nation s best amateur sewer watched over by judges savile row tailor patrick grant and doyenne of the wi may martin as host claudia winkleman offers encouragement. Sew your own wardrobe the recent series of great british sewing bee had me glued to my seat, and following a flick through the gbsb book i immediately bought it after spotting at least three garments that would float my sewing boat, the simple tshirt being one of them. Capsule wardrobe is a collection of evergreen clothes which you should have in your wardrobe. My handmade wardrobe turned out to represent much more than i had ever expected. You can purchase by clicking the link below and it will take you through to amazon. What was the first thing you ever remember making on your own.
An accompaniment to the hit bbc series presented by claudia winkleman and judged by patrick grant and may martin, the great british sewing bee. And have you seen the book which accompanies the second series the great british sewing bee. Addicted to sewing latest sewing, crafting news and inspiration. Weve had a little trouble with the royal mail this neck of the woods, and much apologies to. Nov 05, 2014 for my birthday which i havent even posted about, oops. The concept behind the shop is the vision of alison smith who is renouned for the school of sewing and the sewing book. The great british sewing bee, sew your own wardrobe what it is, basically. Outside of the sewing bee, peter looks for inspiration from design rebels like alexander mcqueen and vivienne westwood when making his own clothes. Great british sewing bee fans will love this new shop. I hope these tips help you, and you discover how amazing sewing your own wardrobe can be. I am just getting started in sewing clothing so wish me luck. See all patterns over 150 patterns to add to your own wardrobe plans.
I loved the look of this blouse when i saw it in the book and was just waiting for the right fabric to come along. We are so excited to have the sewing bee to look forward to each week on bbc 1, just what we all need right now. May 02, 2014 oh and claudia, i can never get enough claudia. Apr 22, 2020 peter was taught to sew by his mum when he was a child but it was watching the great british sewing bee that reignited his passion. I mean, why didnt i think of that sooner but lets back up a bit. Sew wardrobe fabrics, patterns and haberdashery to. The great british sewing bee series 1 bbc lifestyle ch 432. The book has nice pictures, explanatory graphics and a good command of the fabric. At the heart of this new practical sewing book is a fantastic selection of projects, with a core collection of wardrobe essentials, from a pencil skirt to an easy tshirt top to a wrap dress so that the sewer can build up a capsule wardrobe. Make yourself comfortable sewing with knit fabrics was published in march 2018 and was named best book in the british sewing awards 2018. I am in utretch on a short break that ncludes the main reason really visiting the huge fabric market. And then one day you catch yourself thinking, well, sure.
It does have a few minor proofing mistakes such as missing notches in patterns, and pieces that are mislabelled. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. The book is accompanied by a pack of five fullsize pattern sheets, containing a traceable pattern piece for every piece needed to sew the garments, so. Apart from a fulltime blogger and youtuber, athina is also a sewing pattern designer and author of the book sewing your dream wardrobe. Sewing my own clothes, a capsule wardrobe experiment. On the whole it is a great read, with everything that is explained in the book with an accompanying pattern, and at. The great british sewing beesew your own wardrobe book. These are all inspired by the the first episode of the great british sewing bee series 6. That means in the process of building your own wardrobe, you will come up against what plagues you about ready to wear. Mar 30, 2014 i have the first sewing bee book which i think is really good but i think this one has got an improved format and more projects that i would actually make. The great british sewing bee book 2 tilly and the buttons. Jeans, tshirt, top, shirt, buttondown, dress, blazer, jacket, cardigan, sweater.
Great british sewing bee 2020 series 6 the foldline. Already on bookshelves is the great british sewing bee sew your own wardrobe surely a contender for the longest book title of the year award, lets call it gbsbsyow from now on and out. Save yourself from some of the frustrations i encountered. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Name a book that youve recently read which inspired you and why. The great british sewing bee sew your own wardrobe accompanies series 2. Sew your own wardrobe by tessa evelegh, 9781849494144, available at book depository with free delivery. For my birthday which i havent even posted about, oops. Sew your own wardrobe by tessa evelegh series 2 2014 the great british sewing bee by tessa evelegh series 1 20 disclaimer. I was cynically expecting it to be a fluffy, glossy series companion with bios on this years contestants and plenty of swoonworthy. Tessa evelegh an accompaniment to the hit bbc series presented by claudia winkleman and judged by patrick grant and may martin, the great british sewing bee. Easy to follow instructions that take you through the capsule wardrobe, any size which is always needed because none of us fit off the coat hanger. Fret not as there are two lovely sewing bee related books out this spring to help fill the patrcik shaped hole.
Sustainably sewing your memade wardrobe sewcialists. As a present i was given the second book of the great british sewing bee. Matt has collaborated with singer sewing machines and if often featured in our favourite sewing and craft magazines. The most recent book i read was the energy bus by jon gordon and it inspired me to surround myself with people with a positive and forward thinking approach to life. New wardrobebuilding patterns each month clever, hackable designs that are approachable too. Before we get into these principle pieces i cannot stress enough about dressing for your. Apr 04, 2014 and have you seen the book which accompanies the second series the great british sewing bee. It is the 1930s blouse from the second great british sewing bee book, sew your own wardrobe. While it may not be the best introduction to dressmaking simply because of course theres a book coming out in just a few weeks time which is the best introduction to dressmaking book ever if i do say so myself why thank you its full of some really. Menswear and retro garments are also included, as well as a fun. I want to sew for me instead of sewing for dress forms. So, long story short, for the next couple of weeks i will be sharing posts about my journey sewing my own clothing and my capsule wardrobe experiment cwe.
Matt has collaborated with singer sewing machines and if often featured in our favourite sewing. Sew your own wardrobe is the official tiein to the second series of this popular primetime bbc two show. Seeing as the great british sewing bee has recently been back in the limelight it seemed only right to start with a book from the series. Less is more is the underlying philosophy of a capsule wardrobe. Sew your own wardrobe is all about learning the art of precision sewing, sewing that may and patrick would be proud of, which perhaps means that this book is not really aimed at those who are just starting out despite its claims. When i walk into a bookstore i always make a beeline for the craft book section. Sew your own wardrobe by tessa evelegh with forewords and sewing masterclasses by patrick grant and may martin. Apr 21, 2018 i completely forgot about these books until i heard about the news that the rest british sewing bee is making a come back yay. Jul 28, 2014 pattern suggestions for sewing your own wardrobe basics. At the heart of this new practical sewing book is a fantastic selection of projects, with a core collection of wardrobe essentials, from a pencil skirt to an easy tshirt. The great british sewing bee is back on our screens next week.
Ive already posted about timelimited patterns for wardrobes, dresses, tops, and bottoms. Sew your own wardrobe the recent series of great british sewing bee had me glued to my seat, and following a flick through the gbsb book i immediately bought it after spotting at least three garments that would float my sewing. But in the meantime quadrile craft, publishers of the sewing bee books have kindly offered me 3 copies of the book which accompanies the new series to give away. The great british sewing bee, sew your own wardrobe. The great british sewing bee 2020 series 6 episode 1. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Nov 26, 2017 ive been meaning to do a capsule wardrobe for a long time. In 2017 i want to build well, sew a wardrobe that works for me. Choosing to make my own clothing has turned out to be one of the best decisions. I was happily surprised that this book come with 5 full size patterns in a separate folder with dress sizes ranging from 8 18. But what if you could have an entire wardrobe full of these garments.
These are a few of the musthave sewing books i either have on my bookshelf or my wishlist. I chose this orange blossom cotton lawn from guthrie and ghani. I have bought colette sewing hand book to make the 5 fundamentals and the bettine pattern. At the heart of this new practical sewing book is a fantastic selection of projects, with a core collection of wardrobe essentials. Sewing your dream wardrobe my first book athina kakou. This is the pattern pack not the book this is a pack of 5 full size pattern sheets for the sew your own wardrobe from the great british sewing bee.