The Colette Sewing Handbook

Popular styles and silhouettes may evolve with every passing second, but once you acquire the skills to sew your own closet of chic threads, you’ll dazzle for decades to come! In this start-to-fringe guide to sewing from Colette, savvy seamstress Sarai Mitnick introduces her five fundamentals for a delightful day of sewing while the reader produces the same number of positively gorgeous garments. With tips for choosing the right fabric, altering each pattern for the perfect fit, and refi... More

Popular styles and silhouettes may evolve with every passing second, but once you acquire the skills to sew your own closet of chic threads, you’ll dazzle for decades to come! In this start-to-fringe guide to sewing from Colette, savvy seamstress Sarai Mitnick introduces her five fundamentals for a delightful day of sewing while the reader produces the same number of positively gorgeous garments. With tips for choosing the right fabric, altering each pattern for the perfect fit, and refining your each ensemble with a few finishing touches, this spiral-bound manual takes the mystery out of being a beginner! Each DIY fashion is also accompanied by a charming tracing paper pattern that will accommodate models who measure between sizes zero and eighteen. Whether you adore Colette’s classic designs or delightfully simple approach, this hardcover handbook is a craft room essential for enthusiastic novices of any age!