Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics

by Tilly Walnes, Ellie Smith (Photographer), Fannie Williams (Photographer)

Overview

Stretch! offers perfect proof that easy-to-wear clothes can be seriously stylish with a collection of outfits that combine the comfort of stretch fabrics with Tilly Walnes' signature look. Even experienced stitchers are often wary of working with stretch knit fabrics, but in this book Tilly demystifies the techniques needed and shows how to sew stretchy makes on a regular sewing machine – no need for a fancy overlocker. Aimed at dressmakers who have grasped the basics and want to expand their sewing horizons, Tilly's tried-and-tested, learn-as-you-make approach is structured around six made-to-measure, speedy-to-sew garments. Tilly's friendly instructions and the clear step-by-step photographs are accompanied by lots of tips and tricks to make your sewing a breeze, and the multiple variations and ideas will help you customize your garment to suit your own style.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787131170
Publisher:	Hardie Grant
Publication date:	03/20/2018
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	555,661
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 10.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Tilly Walnes is on a mission to inspire more people to sew their own clothes. She is the founder of the award-winning sewing pattern company Tilly and The Buttons, known for its gorgeous designs, crystal-clear instructions and encouraging approach to dressmaking. Her blog of the same name has been read over 12 million times by nearly 3 million people around the world. Tilly appeared on the first series of BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee. She loves sewing and wants you to love it too!