Discover how fun it is to create these simple, colorful skirts. Sew What! Skirts assumes no prior sewing experience and doesn’t slow you down with complicated instructions or patterns. The authors offer up 16 great styles, including A-line, circle, wraparound, gored panel, tiered, layered, and more. All it takes to get started is basic body measurements (no need to buy a pattern), a sewing machine, great fabric, fun embellishments, and a few simple techniques. The designs in Sew What! Skirts are sure to unleash the creative spirit of every budding sewist.
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"With its straightforward instructions and style… a great choice for the no-frills seamstress who wants a little flounce."—Rose Annis, Bust Magazine, November 2006 (Rose Annis Bust )
“If you’re a teen or tween with an itch to stitch….check out Sew What! Skirts.” – Washington Post
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Don't Let Old-Fashions Patterns Hem You In!
You'll be amazed by what you can sew with no patterns at all. Fun fabrics that inspire you, a basic sewing machine, and an adventurous spirit are all you need to get started. Create a new wardrobe that reminds you just how much fun sewing can be!
You'll be amazed by what you can sew with no patterns at all. Fun fabrics that inspire you, a basic sewing machine, and an adventurous spirit are all you need to get started. Create a new wardrobe that reminds you just how much fun sewing can be!
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246 of 256 people found the following review helpful
By Arcania
Format:Spiral-bound
I sew almost every day. I never use patterns. I hate them. I mean, what's the point of putting all that time into making a garment if it's going to look like something you bought at the store?
That's why I design all my clothing and handbags, and this book is now one of my favorites. It doesn't come with built in patterns, but directions for how to measure yourself and make patterns or - better yet -mark the skirt dimensions right on the fabric. What's more, the designs are unique and versatile, and the author encourages personal creativity.
The day after I bought it I sewed the Country Charm skirt using some quilters cotton and another cotton fabric I'd hand-dyed a few days before. The directions were simple, accurate and within a couple of hours I was done. Thanks to the wonderful instructions, my fabric choices and an applique I ended up with unique, wearable work of art and a new style of skirt to sew for myself or others.
It's not often I'm impressed with a sewing book. This one gets my highest recommendation.
That's why I design all my clothing and handbags, and this book is now one of my favorites. It doesn't come with built in patterns, but directions for how to measure yourself and make patterns or - better yet -mark the skirt dimensions right on the fabric. What's more, the designs are unique and versatile, and the author encourages personal creativity.
The day after I bought it I sewed the Country Charm skirt using some quilters cotton and another cotton fabric I'd hand-dyed a few days before. The directions were simple, accurate and within a couple of hours I was done. Thanks to the wonderful instructions, my fabric choices and an applique I ended up with unique, wearable work of art and a new style of skirt to sew for myself or others.
It's not often I'm impressed with a sewing book. This one gets my highest recommendation.
161 of 166 people found the following review helpful
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This is a terrific book - it's visually attractive, the binding makes it easy to use, the skirts are fashionable and adaptable, many (if not all) patterns show an alternative skirt in the same style, and the directions (and the reasoning behind them) are clearly explained.
But my one complaint is that very little is mentioned about fabric quantities - something one would need to make a completed garment, yes? There is a brief paragraph in the beginning that defines her use of the word "length" and gives a size small as an example, and from there on out there is one quantity given for each skirt. Since one of the reasons for this book is to make a skirt that fits a specific person, this doesn't strike me as enough information. Running out of fabric (and possibly not being able to buy more) would be tragic, and having enough fabric to make two skirts (and not being able to return it) would be frustrating. For this book to be perfect, more discussion would need to be given to such an important topic.
But in every other way I can think of, the book is terrific, fun, educational and effective.
But my one complaint is that very little is mentioned about fabric quantities - something one would need to make a completed garment, yes? There is a brief paragraph in the beginning that defines her use of the word "length" and gives a size small as an example, and from there on out there is one quantity given for each skirt. Since one of the reasons for this book is to make a skirt that fits a specific person, this doesn't strike me as enough information. Running out of fabric (and possibly not being able to buy more) would be tragic, and having enough fabric to make two skirts (and not being able to return it) would be frustrating. For this book to be perfect, more discussion would need to be given to such an important topic.
But in every other way I can think of, the book is terrific, fun, educational and effective.
75 of 76 people found the following review helpful
By S. Orr
Format:Spiral-bound
I ordered this book from Amazon on a whim. I thought it sounded good so I took a chance and I'm glad I did. I am really happy with this book. I plan to work my way through the projects. This book would be great for a beginner. I am an intermediate seamstress but love the idea of not running out to buy a pattern everytime I need a new skirt. The author walks you through the steps of drafting your own pattern for your body measurements. Each skirt has a different technique and the projects grow in dificulty level, although none of them are very dificult. She has excellent instrucions and the pictures are inspiring. I believe there are 16 skirts in here but you could easily take the different ideas and come up with many more patterns. I would love to see more of these books, maybe one on tops and another on pants. The book is well worth the money especially if you think about the cost of patterns these days. Great job Francesca, I love it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for all sewists
This book is great for beginner and experienced sewists. The instructions are easy to read and understand which makes it very easy to jump in and start a project right away. Read more
Published 1 month ago by swzende
4.0 out of 5 stars
Build your wardrobe and your design skills!
Sew What! Skirts is a clever book. The authors teach a framework for creating template patterns for a variety of basic skirt styles (including A-line, wrap, circle, straight and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by No Ordinary Tomato
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book for skirts!
I use this to create my own patterns because traditional store bought skirts don't fit right. It was the best book I have bought and it is easy to follow.
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie Norman
5.0 out of 5 stars
So many skirts!
This is a great book for sewing various skirts. Great illustrations and easy to understand instructions. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Horsey gal
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book!
My daughter was teaching herself to sew and this book gave her some good ideas. She's made several of the skirts and even adapted a few of them to suit herself. It's a good book!
Published 4 months ago by Tori
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very cute and good book
My daughter in law in U.S.A.really loved it because it introduced her to sewing skirts,I looked at it when I was there almost a year ago,kept thinking should I buy it? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Thorarna Palsdottir
1.0 out of 5 stars
Did not receive order - not on my kindle or anywhere
I am not sure what happened but would be willing to change my review if only I could receive this book. I have checked my kindle and it is still not there. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Woody
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
I recently began sewing. I was having trouble finding clothing that fit well - especially store-brought pencil skirts. Read more
Published 10 months ago by SimplySimple
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book A+++++ for the author!
I still hardly believe that after all these years I finally found a book that was simple enough to follow, that provides a no pattern-method for skirt sewing, and contains every... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Newmie the cat
4.0 out of 5 stars
great beginner sewing book... quick to start
I am an beginner adult sewer with little to no experience sewing with a machine (unless you count 8th grade home ec). Read more
Published 15 months ago by Janet Carmichael
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