New York Times Bestseller
Learn the Historically Proven Stitches Every Seamster Needs with
Beloved Historical Fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner
Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and
need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction
to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner's
signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches
and techniques you need to extend the life of your favorite pieces
and take fashion into
your own hands!
From tips and tricks on choosing your materials and preparing your
fabric for sewing to more complex techniques like mending small
holes, adding pockets to garments, making your own buttons and
beyond--this book has everything you need. Complete with step-by-step
photos and insight into what alterations each sewing technique is
best suited for, Bernadette walks you through every step of your
sewing journey. For added inspiration, this book also includes
profiles on exciting voices in the historic sewing community and
their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has
changed their lives for the better. Make, Sew and Mend is the
perfect foundation for beginner sewers to start making their fashion
their own.