How to Sew Clothes

from 2023 Adult London International Rights Guide

The Revelations

LEARN WITH INTUITIVE, SUPER-HACKABLE PATTERNS

BY AMELIA GREENHALL AND AMY BORNMAN

Learn to sew stylish, wear–everywhere garments with this detailed sewing guide filled with super–easy instructions and patterns written for sewists of all skill levels

Selling Points

BEGINNER’S GO–TO: More than 25,000 online followers rely on All Well’s simple, user–friendly advice, tutorials, and sewing instruction—whether it’s for learning the basics or sharpening their skills.

GREAT VALUE; FLEXIBLE DESIGNS: Full–size pattern sheets (tucked in a pocket at the back of the book) make this a great buy, especially when compared to buying the patterns individually online. The sewing patterns featured suit a wide range of sizes, genders, skill levels, budgets, and time investment, and include thoughtful options, making each project feel satisfying and personal.

SUSTAINABLE, NO–WASTE SEWING: Focuses on sewing using sustainable materials and intuitive, unfussy techniques.

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 full-color images

“If you can sew a straight line, you can sew anything (and, in this book, we’ll teach you how to sew a straight line!). We will help you get started from scratch, with detailed sewing instructions and techniques that will soon become second nature. We'll explain why you’re doing things, and when it is important to do things a certain way, and when you can improvise and not worry! We’ll tell you everything you need to know to sew your own clothes and bags—and to have fun in the process.”

—Amy Bornman and Amelia Greenhall, @AllWellWorkshop

Whether you are just learning how to sew or want to sharpen your skills, All Well makes sewing fun. Social media is abuzz with love for All Well’s illustrated guidance and conversational how–tos that feel just like an inviting, in–person workshop.How to Sew Clothes will have you wanting to sew every project featured in the book (and you will feel empowered to do just that), but it is also a great read, even when you aren’t in the mood to sew. How many craft books can say that?

Inside the book, you’ll find a pocket with full–size pattern sheets and all the guidance you need to make simple tops, dresses, a jacket, and a coat that will become wardrobe essentials. Several of All Well’s bestselling, downloadable sewing patterns are included, in print for the first time! Pick up this book and learn essential skills such as how to choose fabrics, read patterns, and cut out pattern pieces and sew them together, as well as how to backstitch, zigzag stitch, assess fit, and learn from what you make. The book also teaches you how to stitch up an assortment of bags that will fit you and your style just right.

All Well is a creative sewing studio by Amelia Greenhall and Amy Bornman dedicated to helping sewists at all levels learn and stay curious about the craft.