Make It Simple is full of quick and easy sewing projects to help you get your creative fix, no matter how busy you are.
In this book, award-winning sewing author, pattern designer and working mum, Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons, shares her sewing shortcuts and time-saving tactics for squeezing sewing into even the smallest window of time.
The 24 simple, modern dressmaking projects can be whipped up in a few hours – whether that’s a few short sittings after work, or a stolen afternoon away from the kids. The full-scale dressmaking patterns include ten sizes (UK 6-24/US 2-20) and range from a classic t-shirt and snuggly cardigan to a cute pinafore and stylish playsuit.
If you’re a beginner, you’ll find easy-peasy projects and fuss-free techniques to kickstart your sewing journey. If you’re an experienced stitcher, you’ll enjoy the satisfyingly quick wardrobe-building patterns and tips for speeding up your sewing.
The patterns included are:
- Safiya trousers, playsuit and dungarees
- Tabitha t-shirt and dress
- Suki dress and belt
- Bertha cardigan
- Juno pajamas and eye mask
- Olive pinafore
SIZES (Body Measurements)
PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |