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Sewing Your Perfect Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Key Pieces with Full-size Patterns That Can Be Tailored to Your Style
Arianna Cadwallader, Cathy McKinnon
Needlework & fabric crafts
Sew your own capsule wardrobe with five perfect pieces tailored to suit you.
Foreword by Dawn O'Porter
A capsule wardrobe is timeless, stylish and effortlessly chic. Composed of go-to pieces that can be dressed up or down, it is the perfect antidote to the overstuffed drawers and ill-fitting cheap outfits from the high street.
In this practical but inspiring book, seamstress Arianna Cadwallader and designer Cathy McKinnon present sewing patterns and instructions for the five key pieces that will form the basis of your own capsule wardrobe:
A great shift dress
Well-fitting trousers
A simple yet stylish skirt
A light blouse
A jersey vest
Their focus is on quality and fit - all the patterns can be adapted to fit and suit you perfectly, whether you prefer long, short or cap sleeves, high or low waistbands, and slim, straight or wide legged trousers. You can then mix and match your garments to create a variety of looks and styles. Aimed at advanced beginners, the book guides you through how to measure yourself and all the techniques you will need. With a foreword by TV star Dawn O'Porter, this is the essential guide to creating your perfect wardrobe.
Arianna Cadwallader
Arianna Cadwallader has a degree in Costume Interpretation and has previously worked on costumes for films including the Harry Potter series. She appeared on Channel 4's This Old Thing and worked with Dawn O'Porter on her BOB clothing line.
Cathy McKinnon is an art director working with editorial and commercial brands. She co-founded Cloth magazine, a quarterly fashion and sewing magazine featuring couture inspired designs. She is a dedicated follower of sustainable and ethical fashion and is the creative director and associate editor of Oh magazine.
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