Easy, Speedy Sewing Projects to Stitch up in an Afternoon

Tilly and the Buttons: Make It Simple

Make It Simple is full of quick and easy sewing projects to help you get your creative fix, no matter how busy you are.In this book, award-winning sewing author, pattern designer and working mum, Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons, shares her sewing shortcuts and time-saving tactics for squeezing sewing into even the smallest window of time.The 24 simple, modern dressmaking projects can be whipped up in a few hours &ndash; whether that&rsquo;s a few short sittings after work, or a stolen afternoon away from the kids. The full-scale dressmaking patterns include ten sizes (UK 6&ndash;24 /US 2&ndash;20) and range from a classic t-shirt and snuggly cardigan to a cute pinafore and stylish playsuit.If you&rsquo;re a beginner, you&rsquo;ll find easy-peasy projects and fuss-free techniques to kickstart your sewing journey. If you&rsquo;re an experienced stitcher, you&rsquo;ll enjoy the satisfyingly quick wardrobe-building patterns and tips for speeding up your sewing.

Tilly Walnes is on a mission to inspire more people to sew their own clothes. She is the founder of the award-winning sewing pattern company Tilly and the Buttons, known for its gorgeous designs, crystal-clear instructions and encouraging approach to dressmaking. Tilly appeared on the first series of BBC2’s The Great British Sewing Bee. She loves sewing and wants you to love it too!

Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics

Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!

Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch! offers perfect proof that easy-to-wear clothes can be seriously stylish with a collection of outfits that combine the comfort of stretch fabrics with Tilly Walnes&rsquo; signature look.Even experienced stitchers are often wary of working with stretch knit fabrics, but in this book Tilly demystifies the techniques needed and shows how to sew stretchy makes on a regular sewing machine &ndash; no need for a fancy overlocker. However, if you are already an overlocker owner, the book offers a user-friendly introduction to threading and stitching with this machine too.Aimed at dressmakers who have grasped the basics and want to expand their sewing horizons, Tilly&rsquo;s tried-and-tested, learn-as-you-make approach is structured around five&#160;made-to-measure, speedy-to-sew garments. Tilly&rsquo;s friendly instructions and the clear step-by-step photographs are accompanied by lots of tips and tricks to make your sewing a breeze, and the multiple variations and ideas will help you customise your garment to suit your own style.The book includes complete, full-size patterns.

Demystifying Dressmaking

Love at First Stitch

Love at First Stitch gives you all the sewing know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams. Written for novice and beginner stitchers by the author of the popular sewing blog Tilly and the Buttons, Tilly Walnes demystifies dressmaking for the generations that have never been taught to sew.This bestselling book presents the core sewing basics in an informal style, with Tilly&#39;s friendly and encouraging voice cheering the reader on throughout. Instead of overwhelming the novice dressmaker with theory, this book is about learning by doing.Each chapter presents practical tips and inspiration to guide you through creating a made-to-measure garment from one of the seven versatile and adaptable patterns included with the book, which can then be personalised to suit your individual style.Peppered throughout the book are Tilly&#39;s top sewing tips, including everything from what to look out for when buying - or borrowing - your first sewing machine, through how to behave in a fabric shop to appear like an expert, to techniques for pressing perfection.

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Sewing Patterns to Make for Kids Aged 0–12 Years

Making clothes for little ones is so much fun &ndash; whether you&rsquo;re sewing for your own children, grandchildren or friends&rsquo; kids. Tilly &amp; the Buttons: Mini Makes is the go-to resource for clothesmaking for babies and children, written by sewing trailblazer and mum of two Tilly Walnes. 
 
 The book includes six sewing patterns for kids aged 0 to 12 years, plus multiple variations totalling 24 projects. Cute, comfortable and practical, these are the kinds of clothes children will want to wear every day &ndash; and have crucially passed the playground test. 
 
 With clear step-by-step instructions presented in Tilly and the Buttons&rsquo; signature user-friendly style, the book is suitable for sewists of all levels. It&rsquo;s also packed with practical tips and inspiration on topics such as choosing fabrics for childrenswear, embellishment ideas, involving little ones in sewing, and more. 
 
 Full-scale pattern sheets are included in the book ready to trace off, or alternatively you can download and print PDF versions.

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