Sew Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing 20 Chic Projects - Softcover

Johal, Tammy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1837833036 ISBN 13: 9781837833030

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

Learn how to sew a collection of 20 stylish garments with this beginner-friendly guide for the modern dressmaker.

Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade covers all the essentials from choosing the right fabric, reading and using patterns to the stitches needed to complete the designs in this book. Featuring 15 unique designs with 5 variations in UK Women's sizes 6–32, Tammy specialises in uncomplicated, simple shapes that you will love to wear throughout the year.

The patterns are easy to sew in a couple of hours, allowing beginners to make something they really love. They all have a slip-on style, meaning there won’t be any need for tricky fastenings – making this book beginner-friendly and easy to use.

Including digital PDF patterns with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through sewing each garment easily. Whether you’ve picked up a sewing machine before or are starting from scratch, this book will get you sewing garments you’ll love in no time.

Garments include:

– Maxi Skirt
– Shirred Dress & Top
– Camisole Top & Dress
– Button-back Top
– Halter-neck Dress & Top
– Tie-front Top
– Cut-out Dress
– Stretch Midi Skirt
– Button-front Dress

About this title

About the Author

Tammy Johal is a British Indian pattern designer and dressmaker. Tammy learnt to sew five years ago in her spare time and since then has started making her own sewing patterns and create clear, concise and easy to read instructions. Tammy's sewing patterns are inclusive with sizing and all her designs range from UK sizes 6–32. Tammy's patterns have been featured in Sew Mag, Sew News Magazine and Simply Sewing and Love Sewing Magazine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1837833036
• ISBN 13: 9781837833030
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192