DIY Couture

If you’re thrilled at the thought of creating a custom wardrobe, but you can’t make heads or tails of a traditional sewing pattern, you’ll be delighted by this DIY guide to clothing design! After reviewing all of the basic skills and supplies, you’ll be introduced to ten simple silhouettes that can be tailored to your taste and figure in a few sweet and simple steps. It’s then that author Rosie Martin offers step-by-step directions and diagrams to complete each dr... More

If you’re thrilled at the thought of creating a custom wardrobe, but you can’t make heads or tails of a traditional sewing pattern, you’ll be delighted by this DIY guide to clothing design! After reviewing all of the basic skills and supplies, you’ll be introduced to ten simple silhouettes that can be tailored to your taste and figure in a few sweet and simple steps. It’s then that author Rosie Martin offers step-by-step directions and diagrams to complete each dress, skirt, top, cloak, romper, and coat, accompanied by creative suggestions to style each staple into one of eight collections - such as the eye-catching acid candy, the chic monochrome, the enchanting tea picnic, or the cool coffee classic! Just choose the aesthetic that appeals to you, and you’ll be donning a haute homemade ensemble by the end of the afternoon!