My favourite books for people who love to sew! Whether you’re teaching yourself, trying to improve your skills or just looking for fresh inspiration. Expect practical technique guides, fitting and pattern-cutting books, beautiful sewing inspiration and the books I genuinely reach for when I want ...
The book that got me started sewing! It outlines all the essential equipment you need to get started, how to thread your machine and make your first stitches, as well as several beginner friendly projects to get started with.
Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking
Absolutely beautiful book from a former Great British Sewing Book contestant. Her patterns are beginner friendly, and the designs super cute.
Dopamine Dressmaking
Learn how to adjust patterns and alter ready made patterns, creating a custom fit for your body.
The Great British Sewing Bee: Made to Measure
The only reference book you'll need. Discover how to read a pattern and adapt designs to suit your measurements, get to grips with tools and materials, and find the best fabrics to suit whatever you want to make.
The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques
from the founders of the Matchy Matchy Sewing club
Book - Matchy Matchy Sewing Club
Love the concept of zero waste sewing? This book has got your back!
Zero Waste Patterns: 20 Sewing Projects
Learn how to remake the best fitting garments already in your wardrobe without picking apart the originals!
Clone Your Clothes: Pattern & Sewing Guide
Sew your own custom capsule wardrobe without the need for patterns
The Pattern-Free Wardrobe: 10 Dressmaking Projects
If you are a fan of the Merchant and Mills aesthetic, then this is the book for you. As with all of their products it is beautifully put together.
