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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 withsustainable fashionand need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction tosewing techniquesfor making your own clothes, Bernadette Banners signature voice will guide you through all thetraditional stitches and techniquesyou need to extend the life of your favorite pieces and take fashion into
your own hands!
From tips and tricks onchoosing your materialsandpreparing your fabric for sewingto more complex techniques likemending small holes,adding pocketsto garments,making your own buttonsand beyondthis book has everything you need. Complete withstep-by-step photosand insight into what alterations each sewing technique is best suited for, Bernadette walks you throughevery step of your sewing journey.
For added inspiration, this book also includesprofiles onexciting voices in the historic sewing communityand their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has changed their lives for the better.
Make, Sew and Mendis the perfect foundation for beginner sewers to start making their fashion their own.
New York Timesbestselling author, Bernadette Banneris a popular historical fashion YouTuber best known for her research on Victorian and Edwardian dress and sewing techniques. She has appeared in videos for
Glamourand formerly worked in costume design for Broadway. She lives in England.
From inspirational essays on style, finding your voice, and exploring your roots through
clothing, to how to mend, decorate, and maintain your modern clothes, this book is perfect for anyone who is interested in style and clothing.
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