Not Your Gran's Sewing Book

Easy Alterations for the Perfect Fit at Any Size

By: Allie Luecke

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Paperback | 26 November 2024

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192 Pages

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22.9 x 17.8 x 1.27

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Make Badass Clothes That Actually Fit

It's finally here: The holy grail for creating clothes that celebrate your body and let all your curves and swerves sing! In this guide to easy alterations, flip-thrift guru Allie Luecke shares all the top tips to have your clothes fitting like a glove. Perfect for beginners, Allie's book has got you covered with easy-to-follow guides and fantastic projects including:

- Starting Strong: Learn how to hem and dart everything you own
- Take It All In: Turn oversized into just-the-right size
- Let It All Out: Seam rip the shit out of too-tight clothes
- Mind the Button Gap: Close the gaps on a button down shirt (buh-bye, peeking bra!)
- Zipper-ty Doo Dah: Add zippers to form-fitting pieces (or any piece, really)

Whether you're tailoring the fit of a waistband or adding a pocket, Allie's clear tutorials guide you through the process with ease, and her signature voice and sense of humor will have you smiling while you sew. So don't give up on those unworn pieces haunting you from the closet; join Allie and let your clothes adorn your body the way they were destined to!

Industry Reviews

"Part practical guide, part pep-talk, Allie is the ideal sewing big sister at your elbow, cheering you on. This book is an essential gem for your sewing kit!"
--Leena Norms, sustainable style influencer

"With Allie's hacks and tutorials, upcycling your clothes just got easier! This book is your secret weapon to turn second-hand finds and forgotten favorites into totally trendy and wearable pieces."
--Daisy Braid, author of Sew It Yourself and creator of DIY Daisy

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