{"product_id":"sewing-love-handmade-clothes-for-any-body-9781632172815","title":"Sewing Love: Handmade Clothes for Any Body","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn to sew beautiful, simple handmade clothes and begin a journey to loving the body you have.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDraft patterns and sew clothes that fit \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e unique body! In this garment-making primer, sewing is an act of radical kindness and self-care. Learning to sew for yourself enables you to make \u003ci\u003eexactly\u003c\/i\u003e the kinds of clothes you want, and empowers you to solve the fit issues that come with buying commercial clothing designed to fit one \"ideal\" body type. Sanae Ishida, author of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eSewing Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e, guides you through the process with her inspiring personal story and gentle instruction in the simple art of pattern-making and garment sewing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreate a complete capsule wardrobe of tops, bottoms, dresses, tunics, and outerwear. Each of the 15 projects (including variations) is designed to look good on a wide variety of body types--they're fashionable yet timeless, and let you move with ease. Every pattern is self-drafted (no printed pattern sheets here--you will learn to draft and customize basic shapes to your own body measurements for a comfortable fit). Patternmaking has never been easier than in this intuitive, fully illustrated book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLookbook with photographs of the projects on diverse models\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrimer on basic sewing, pattern drafting (slopers and muslins), and fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step illustrated instructions for all 15 projects and variations\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeartwarming personal essay on the author's journey to body positivity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSANAE ISHIDA writes, sews, draws, and takes photos almost every day. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle. She is the author of the sewing books \u003ci\u003eSewing Love, Sewing Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnimal Friends to Sew\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl picture book series, and Little Sumo, a board book series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes. Find out more about her work at SanaeIshida.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621131784466,"sku":"9781632172815","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_70d79fc9-1498-4828-9f67-70007198aa91.jpg?v=1732581898","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sewing-love-handmade-clothes-for-any-body-9781632172815","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}