How to Sew Clothes: Learn with Intuitive, Super-Hackable Patterns Hardcover – 2 Mar. 2023

I had never made an item of clothing in my life. I wanted to, bought a pattern but it was so confusing and daunting so I put it away. Bought a book and it started to talk to me about bias binding and facings and zips as if I already knew what all that was, bought two more books that did the same thing. Then I came across this book, it became my bible. I love how it is written, there are no assumptions, there are no sudden jumps that go from 'Do this simple thing' to 'Now do this incredibly hard thing' There are none of those confusing leaps from step by step pics to a nearly finished piece with little explanation on how that happened. I was a newbie, not a clue, within three days I had measured myself, traced a pattern and sewn myself a top. I'm sure others could do it in a day but I wanted to take my time and really understand. Thanks to this book, within a couple of months I am tackling all sorts of mainstream patterns because the foundations this book gave me are that good. I've made men's and women's shirts, tops, dresses, dusters and want to try more things because this book showed me how to start at the very beginning

I love this book! I’ve already made a dress, a cardigan and several tops. I’ve also successfully hacked patterns and made myself a wrap too from the original box top pattern. The clothes are simple but stylish. Who needs expensive Toast when you can make similar style clothes easily from any fabric you choose! I have also learnt a few new things. All the instructions are so clear it’s hard to get it wrong and everything works. Only love and praise for the authors.