Sewing Your Perfect Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Key Pieces with Full-Size Patterns That Can Be Tailored to Your Style

by Arianna Cadwallader, Cathy McKinnon

Overview

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 closets and ill-fitting cheap outfits from the world of “fast fashion.”

 

In this practical but inspiring book, seamstress Arianna Cadwallader and designer Cathy McKinnon present sewing patterns and instructions for the five key pieces of clothing 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

The focus is on quality and fit. All the patterns can be adapted to fit and suit you perfectly.. 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 to construct these timeless pieces. This is the essential guide to creating your perfect wardrobe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641552295
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/05/2024
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,110,689
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Arianna Cadwallader has a degree in Costume Interpretation and has previously worked on costumes for films including the Harry Potter series. She appeared on the British show 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 cofounded 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.