MADE TO MEASURE

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 an