Tilly and the Buttons: Make It Simple

Tilly Walnes

ISBN 10: 1787134679 / ISBN 13: 9781787134676

Published by Quadrille Publishing Ltd, GB, 2020

About this Item

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 - whether that's a few short sittings after work, or a stolen afternoon away from the kids. The full-scale dressmaking patterns include ten sizes (UK 6-24 /US 2-20) and range from a classic t-shirt and snuggly cardigan to a cute pinafore and stylish playsuit.If you're a beginner, you'll find easy-peasy projects and fuss-free techniques to kickstart your sewing journey. If you're an experienced stitcher, you'll enjoy the satisfyingly quick wardrobe-building patterns and tips for speeding up your sewing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tilly and the Buttons: Make It Simple
• Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787134679
• ISBN 13: 9781787134676
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1130 grams

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Synopsis

Sewing doesn't have to be complicated, and you don't need lots of time to make your own clothes. While life is speeding up, this book will help you slow down and squeeze in time to get your creative fix.

Tilly and the Buttons: Make It Simple features a collection of stylish and stress-free projects that you can stitch up in a few hours. It includes 6 full-scale dressmaking patterns, from which you can make 24 projects. All of the garments are quick to sew and easy to fit, with a short supply list and no fiddly fastenings from a perfect t-shirt and stylish playsuit to a wear-with-everything pinafore dress and cosy cardigan.

Make It Simple is for both beginners looking for easy projects and experienced stitchers wanting the instant gratification that comes with a speedy make. Whatever your level, you'll learn the secret of how to take sewing shortcuts while still getting a great-looking finish. With the help of clear step-by-step photographs and Tilly's award-winning instructions, this book will help you create a dream wardrobe in no time.

About the Author

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. Her blog of the same name has been read over 12 million times by nearly 3 million people around the world. Her first book, Love at First Stitch, has been published in nine international editions. Her second book, Stretch! was published in 2018 and was named 'Best Book' at the British Sewing Awards 2018. Tilly appeared on the first series of BBC2's The Great British Sewing Bee. She loves sewing and wants you to love it too!