Introducing Stitched Style - the ultimate guide to sustainable fashion and DIY practices! Are you interested in creating unique designs while promoting sustainability? Then this book is the perfect fit for you. With 18 comprehensive chapters, Stitched Style dive deep into the world of sustainable fashion, teaching you how to upcycle old clothes, create personalized embroidery and applique, sew your own unique designs, and so much more. We believe that fashion and sustainability should go hand in hand, and this book will show you how to create fashionable designs while minimizing your carbon footprint. Stitched Style begins by introducing you to DIY fashion and sustainability, setting the foundation for the rest of the book. From there, we dive straight into understanding sustainable fashion and how it benefits our planet. We'll teach you how to upcycle your old clothes for new designs, giving new life to your tried and true pieces. If you're looking to create your own unique designs, we've got you covered too! Chapter 4 is all about putting your creative skills to the test and crafting beautiful pieces from scratch. We'll guide you through sewing techniques and tools to help you bring your vision to life. But it doesn't stop there. Our book will also teach you how to personalize your clothes with embroidery and applique, add accessories for an extra touch of glam, and even how to create your own sustainable swimwear and beachwear. Chapter 9 dives into the world of DIY activewear, from sports bras to yoga pants, while Chapter 10 focuses on sustainable wedding and formal wear. We also provide lessons on DIY denim clothing, from upcycling to embellishing jeans, as well as how to create DIY leather fashion, from purses to jackets. Whether you're a knitting novice or a pro, we've got you covered with DIY knitwear techniques, including upcycling and creating knitted pieces. With each and every chapter, we provide detailed instructions on how to transform your old, unwanted clothes into chic, new pieces. From transforming thrift store finds to refashioning old clothes for kids and babies, we've got your sustainable home decor fashion covered too. Finally, Stitched Style tops off with tips and tricks on building a sustainable wardrobe, ensuring that you can maintain your eco-friendly practices even after you're done with the book. All in all, Stitched Style is the must-have guide to sustainable fashion for anyone looking to enhance their wardrobe in an eco-friendly way. So what are you waiting for? Order your copy today and join the sustainable fashion movement!

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Create charming fabric crafts inspired by the Japanese design movement that you can use to brighten up your home or give as gifts to friends. Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting—Zakka! These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic patchwork, appliqué, and embroidery. It’s scrap-friendly and fun for all sewing skill levels. Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You’ll love these bright, imaginative designs-make them for yourself and everyone you know! Featuring contributions by Amanda Jennings, Amy Sinibaldi, Ayumi Takahashi, Christie Fowler, Holly Keller, Julia Bravo, Karyn Valino, Kat Mew, Katrien Van Deuren, Kim Kruzich, Larissa Holland, Laurraine Yuyama, Leslie Good, Lisa Billings, Masko Jefferson, Meg Spaeth, Melody Miller, Mette Robl, Nova Flitter, Pascal Mestdagh, Rachel Roxburgh, Shannon Dreval, Sonia Cantie, and Theresia Cookson. Award-Winner in the Crafts/Hobbies/How-To category of the 2012 International Book Awards Praise for Zakka Style “The term “zakka” . . . has become synonymous with a kind of simple charm and uniqueness—something handmade that is useful and pleasing. . . . This book is another wonderful source for gift ideas and sweet little knick-knacks to make ‘just because.’” —Australian Homespun Magazine

The BBC primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is back. The companion book to the sixth series of this flagship BBC show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey to reduce, reuse and recycle – ultimately creating their own considered closet. Starting with the essentials, sewers will learn how to maintain and care for their sewing machine, find out the secrets to using an overlocker (and what to do if you don’t have one) and the key to pattern matching. With a guide that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you’ll be able to choose from 27 projects, for both women and men, that will ease you into the world of sustainable sewing. For burgeoning dressmakers, this book showcases a vast array of sustainable and natural fabrics, reveals how to breathe life into old garments and entices the would-be sewer to dress handmade. Interspersed with sustainable tips, from advice on keeping an eco-friendly sewing space and how to better care for your garments, to guidance on recycling old clothes, using up fabric scraps and making repairs, this book is an indispensable reference to a more considered approach to sewing, that will encourage you to create long-lasting projects to cherish. With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22 and menswear sizes ranging from XS to XL, along with five downloadable pattern sheets, expert sewers Caroline Akselson and Alexandra Bruce cover everything you need to build your sewing repertoire and grow in confidence as you sew yourself sustainable.

Expert crafter, Lisa Comfort shares the secrets of her sewing passion. She guides you through all the basics of sewing by hand and machine, as well as providing you with the skills you need to follow her simple but stylish projects.

Foreword by Dawn O'Porter A capsule wardrobe is timeless, stylish and effortlessly chic. Composed of go-to pieces that can be dressed up or down, it is the perfect antidote to the overstuffed drawers and ill-fitting cheap outfits from the high street. 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: A great shift dress Well-fitting trousers A simple yet stylish skirt A light blouse A jersey vest Their focus is on quality and fit - all the patterns can be adapted to fit and suit you perfectly, whether you prefer long, short or cap sleeves, high or low waistbands, and slim, straight or wide legged trousers. You can then mix and match your garments to create a variety of looks and styles. Aimed at advanced beginners, the book guides you through how to measure yourself and all the techniques you will need. With a foreword by TV star Dawn O'Porter, this is the essential guide to creating your perfect wardrobe.

If you want to sew your own clothes but are put off by the idea of cutting out pattern pieces covered with dotted lines and symbols, this is the book for you. Using Rosie Martin's innovative method, you begin with nothing but a rectangle, circle, or triangle of fabric and some basic body measurements. Next, follow the detailed step-by-step photographs and diagrams to complete your garment. You'll need a sewing machine, but no special equipment or expensive fabrics. With plenty of variations suggested for each garment, there's lots of room for your own creative touches, too.