Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing Hardcover with Hidden Spiral is an essential reference guide for aspiring fashion designers, fashion design students, and sewing and fabric enthusiasts who want to develop their eye for fashion. Packaged with easy-to-follow diagrams and QR codes for exclusive video tutorials from the author, Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing covers 11 essential subjects, from creating basic slopers to building perfect-fitting garments on the first try. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist looking to level up your skills or a beginner in the world of fashion design, author Suzy Ferrer’s Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing is the definitive resource for professional pattern making instruction.

• Pages: 280
• Publish Date: 09/09/2025
• Hardcover with Hidden Spiral

Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing Softcover is an essential reference guide for aspiring fashion designers, fashion design students, and sewing and fabric enthusiasts who want to develop their eye for fashion. Packaged with easy-to-follow diagrams and QR codes for exclusive video tutorials from the author, Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing covers 11 essential subjects, from creating basic slopers to building perfect-fitting garments on the first try. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist looking to level up your skills or a beginner in the world of fashion design, author Suzy Ferrer’s Ultimate Guide to Designing Patterns for Clothing is the definitive resource for professional pattern making instruction.

• Pages: 280
• Publish Date: 09/09/2025
• Softcover

Rising to fame in the 70s, macramé is having a modern-day moment! Use natural materials to create chic macramé bags and belts with a laid-back, bohemian style. With 18 step-by-step macramé projects that slowly progress in difficulty, you will learn over a dozen macramé knots as you make trendy fashion accessories from cotton, jute, hemp, and raffia. Perfect for crafters of any skill level and macramé enthusiasts, enjoy the resurgence of this popular fiber art and make your own hand-knotted masterpieces that will enhance your everyday wardrobe and will never go out of style!

• Pages: 112
• Size: 8in x 10in
• Softcover

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes. Filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, and making alterations, you’ll learn how to get a good fit for every body type out of any sewing pattern, install a zipper, use notions, and more. Whether you’re new to sewing or have experience, expand your skill set and build confidence so you can sew like a pro!

• Pages: 256
• Author: Joi Mahon
• Publish Date: 11/30/2021
• Dimensions: 8in x 10in
• Softcover

Sew the perfect tunic to express your style--from simple and modest to daring and chic! Mix and match collars, neck plackets, and sleeves for an endless variety of professional, store-quality results. Stitch up a sharp bodice pattern, designed to fit sizes XS to XXL, in assorted lengths, styles, and trims. Well respected in the sewing industry for their pattern reviews and online garment challenges, Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr make the tunic accessible and exciting for those with basic sewing skills and beyond.

• Pages: 176
• Author: Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr
• Publish Date: 10/01/2016
• Dimensions: 8.6in x 0.4in x 10.99in
• Softcover

A compact hand-sewing and clothing repair guide that teaches essential stitches, fabric fixes, and emergency tricks so anyone can confidently mend and keep favorite garments in use.

• Publish Date: 11/24/2026
• Size: 4in x 6in

Learn to sew garments that you’ll love and want to wear all throughout the year! Craft a timeless and versatile wardrobe for everyday with Nani Iro, the Japanese fabric brand by artist and textile designer Naomi Ito. In this follow-up to The Nani Iro Sewing Studio, Naomi and her talented atelier present a collection of 18 artful garments that can be enjoyed all year round—simply change the fabric selection or design elements like sleeve length to customize pieces for specific seasons. These garments are intended to be layered, mixed, and matched to push the boundaries of your wardrobe and experiment with print and color. From simple, beginner-friendly tunics that can be made in one day to more challenging dresses with special details, such as pleats and gathers, you’ll find stunning garments inspired by and designed for showcasing beautiful textiles. Full-size pattern sheets are included to help you draft your beautiful designs. Sizes range from S-XL, though the relaxed style of many of the garments will fit a more inclusive size range. Finished measurements are provided for each pattern to help you select the projects that will work best for you. Embark on a year-long sewing journey with Nani Iro and create a wardrobe full of styles that can be made and worn beyond a single season.

• Pages: 136
• Publish Date: 07/05/2022
• Dimensions: 8-1/4in x 10-1/4in
• Includes Full Size Patterns
• Softcover

Elevate your sewing skills and wardrobe with this essential guide to Workwear from Merchant and Mills. Discover the timeless world of Merchant and Mills with their latest book, designed to help you create a practical and stylish unisex wardrobe from scratch. This collection features four versatile garment patterns along with a simple kit bag, perfect for everyday wear and crafted with precision. Embark on a creative journey with step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography that guide you through the design process. There are full-size pattern sheets for a blazer, chore jacket, shirt/shirt dress, drawstring pants, and kit bag. The patterns can also be downloaded and printed out using the QR code contained in the book. Each garment is modelled by talented artisan makers in their creative habitats, reflecting Merchant and Mills' ethos of beautiful, enduring pieces. The book showcases how different fabric choices can transform each garment, showing you how to truly make each piece your own. Patterns run from sizes XS–XXXL. With Workwear, you will discover how to create versatile, long-lasting clothes that are made to be worn and cherished.

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 06/02/2026
• Includes Full Size Patterns

Zero Waste Patterns offers a modern approach to sustainable sewing. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste and make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments. Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. You use a pre-determined length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used and then draw them onto the fabric. By using this unique 'paperless' method you can eliminate both textile and paper waste from your sewing projects and take the fear out of learning to self draft and sew your own clothing. This book includes 5 simple zero waste pattern blocks – a t-shirt, skirt, tank top, shirt and trousers. These can then be used to make a further 15 projects by making simple changes or mixing and matching your blocks into new designs, and comes with pattern layout instructions and templates to make sizes UK 6-30/US 2-26. Once you have mastered the 5 blocks the possibilities are endless.

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 05/23/2023
• Size: 8.05" x 9.95" x .8"
• Softcover

From just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-size patterns to cater for dress sizes 2 to 42.

• Pages: 160
• Publish Date: 09/08/2023
• Softcover

Every year, tons of clothing are sent to landfill, much of it owing to fast fashion and our desire to throw away clothes that aren’t considered 'fashionable'. In this book, learn how to alter or completely deconstruct once-loved clothes to create edited or entirely new garments and accessories that are not only chic but saving the planet. Beginning with advice on how to source and analyze existing clothes Founder of The Refashioners movement and sewing designer Portia Lawrie will then take you step by step through a collection of inspirational garments that she has reworked to show you just how easy it is to refresh and renew any piece of clothing you come across. In every project, accompanied by stage-by-stage photographs and invaluable tips, see how you can adapt and cut away at tops, trousers, dresses and more to build a stylish, modern capsule wardrobe that you can wear throughout the year.

• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publish Date: 04/25/2023
• Dimensions: 8-1/2in x 11in

Create sustainable clothing that reflects your personal style and fits your one-of-a-kind body! Create sustainable clothing that fits you perfectly and makes you feel wonderful when wearing it. Even if you've never done it before, making your own clothing can be easy and fun—and sustainable, if you use recycled fabrics! You’ll find clear how-tos on techniques and instructions for 50 garments to make. They use only five paper patterns, which are conveniently included in handy pockets. Full size and ready to use, they're customizable from XS to XXL.The projects are designed to be so easy that new beginners will succeed. Learn how to use the patterns that come with this book, how to adjust patterns to fit you perfectly, reasons to sew with recycled fabrics, and why you should feel good about upcycling your wardrobe (and your extra blankets, sheets, or curtains). Most of all, keep your creativity flowing in everything you wear.

• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Pages: 240
• 400 color images plus patterns in storage pockets
• Publish Date: 04/28/2023
• Softcover

Popular designer and style icon, Lotta Jansdotter presents 5 simple sewing patterns- skirt, dress, blouse, pants/shorts and jacket/coat, a selection of DI accessories, her sources of inspiration and even a peek inside her sketchbooks, studio and her travels. The garments are modeled by Jansdotter and her friends, women ranging in age from teen to senior, showcasing how easy personal style can be with a few key garments and accessories, well-chosen fabrics and basic sewing skills. Also included full-size sewing patterns.

• Pages: 160
• Author: Lotta Jansdotter
• Photographer: Jenny Hallengren
• Publish Date: 11/03/2015
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 1in 9.5in
• Hardcover

Transform your top drawer with DIY, size-inclusive lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. Sew Lingerie! celebrates body positivity by teaching makers to create undergarments that shape and support their unique bodies.

• Pages: 176
• Publish Date: 11/25/2023
• Trim Size: 8in x 10in

Create the classic A-line skirt with one easy pattern. An A-Line skirt can be professional or casual, classic or whimsical, simple or elaborate, colorful or muted¿and that's with one pattern! Use this great-fitting pattern and a few simple skills to create your dream skirt. Make one of 17 projects by mixing and matching layers, fabrics, hem variations, and trims and embellishments. Plus, learn how to insert a zipper like a pro, and add ruffles, pockets, and patchwork. The A-Line skirt is a forever fashion favorite so stitch a beautiful and flattering wardrobe that will stand the test of time.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Jona Giammalva
• Publish Date: 04/25/2022
• Spiral-Bound

Transform your favorite garment patterns, one small detail at a time. Add or remove pockets, adjust the neckline, or swap a zippered back to a button front! With step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and how-to photos, you'll learn professional design alterations for your favorite men's, women's, and children's garment patterns. Whether you have basic sewing skills or are a confident dressmaker, you can learn to be your own fashion designer.

Dive deep into fitting and sewing underwire bras and different styles of corsets, including five step-by-step projects, patternmaking techniques, and a guide to selecting professional materials.

• Publish Date: 12/29/2026
• Size: 8in x 10in

Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques don't just save you money, but make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable "fast fashion." Author Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi (an appreciation of old and imperfect things). In her book, she shows you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained—whether knitted or woven Work with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing again Create repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairs Darn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great again The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there's pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart.

• Pages: 88
• Author: Noriko Misumi
• Publish Date: 03/17/2020
• Dimensions: 7.5in x 0.4in x 10in
• Softcover

Making clothes for little ones is so much fun – whether you’re sewing for your own children, grandchildren or friends’ kids. Tilly & 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 – and have crucially passed the playground test. With clear step-by-step instructions presented in Tilly and the Buttons’ signature user-friendly style, the book is suitable for sewists of all levels. It’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. The book will include full scale patterns in the back, also available as PDF downloads with layered sizes to save printing ink. The instructions will be presented in Tilly and the Buttons’ user-friendly style, with helpful tips and gorgeous step-by-step photos.

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 04/23/2024
• Softcover

A must-have guide for budding sewists wanting to make clothes with confidence. Learn to Sew provides all the sewing know-how you need to create the garments of your dreams. Perfect for beginner and developing stitchers, award-winning sewing author and pattern designer Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons demystifies the art of making clothes with refreshingly clear instructions, step-by-step photos, and her down-to-earth approach guiding you every step of the way. Discover how to start using a sewing machine, choose the right fabric, work with sewing patterns, and construct clothing from scratch as Learn to Sew guides you through all the essential techniques, from structure to shaping, fastenings to finishes. Learn to Sew will be your ultimate handbook to come back to again and again, whatever you choose to make.

• Pages: 160
• Publish Date: 03/24/2026
• Softcover

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. 8.2in x 10.15, 192 pages.

• Pages: 192
• Author: Tilly Walnes
• Publish Date: 03/10/2020
• Dimensions: 8.2in x 10.15in
• Softcover

In Scraps & Shirttails, Bonnie Hunter showed us the relationship between quilting green and quilting thrifty. Now she's back for a second round of quilting green in Scraps & Shirttails II. Quiltmakers have always known how to reuse, re-purpose and recycle their stashes to make warm and functional quilts. Today, those concepts take on a whole new meaning for quilters who find it important to help make our world a little greener. This long-awaited sequel continues the art of quilting green with 13 new projects that help you reuse, re-purpose and recycle your scraps into beautiful quilts.

• Pages: 96
• Author: Bonnie K. Hunter
• Publish Date: 01/01/2011
• Dimensions: 8.4in x 0.3in x 10.7in
• Softcover

An inspiring guide to creating a flexible, seven-piece wardrobe with modern Scandinavian elegance, from style icon Lotta Jansdotter When Jansdotter wears one of her signature clothing looks, fans frequently ask, “Did you make that?” Lotta’s answer is, “Yes, and so can you!” With that in mind, she has created her second book of easy-to-sew pieces that can be layered to create a variety of looks. Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Patterns is all about flexible, customizable garments to wear in your nest and in your neighborhood, and easy, fun ways to alter each one as the season—or your mood—changes. The book includes sewing instruction and patterns for basic garments (skirt, shirt, shirt dress, tunic, pants, kimono jacket and robe) and unique accessories (tote bag, double-sided scarf, necklace, bandana, and more). For each garment, Jansdotter offers ideas for trims, pockets, sleeves, and hemlines to encourage readers to personalize and add details. And once more, she includes the sources of her inspiration and how she and her friends and family wear key pieces in different variations while working, playing, resting, and traveling.

Slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh, bestselling author of Mending Matters, teaches readers how to mend, patch, dye, and alter clothing for an environmentally conscious, reimagined wardrobe Slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh follows her bestselling book, Mending Matters, with a comprehensive guide to building (and keeping) a wardrobe that matters. Whether you want to repair your go-to jeans, refresh a favorite garment, alter or dye clothing you already have—this book has all the know-how you’ll need. Woven throughout are stories, essays, and a slow fashion call-to-action, encouraging readers to get involved or deepen their commitment to changing the destructive habit of overconsumption. Rodabaugh has an engaged community (her kits are in high demand and her classes sell out quickly) and a proven ability to tempt sewists and nonsewists alike to take up needle and thread.

• Pages: 224
• Author: Katrina Rodabaugh
• Publish Date: 04/30/2021
• Dimensions: 7.28in x 0.94in x 9.33in
• Hardcover