Sew Over It

In these straightened economic times, we're all looking for fun ways to make savings so it's no wonder that crafting pursuits are back in vogue and haberdashery departments are being thronged with enthusiasts seeking out needles, threads and sewing machines. SEW OVER IT is the book every budding crafter has been waiting for. Lisa Comfort is the founder of London's first and only sewing caf and in her first book, she will be sharing the secrets of her passion. Lisa will guide you through all the basics of sewing by hand and machine as well as providing you with the skills you need to follow her simple and stylish projects. From how to customise your clothes using ribbons, buttons and motifs and how to alter your purchases, including taking up a hem or taking in a side seam, to simple projects such as making a skirt, this is your one-stop guide to discovering your inner creativity and saving your pennies, as well as giving your wardrobe a makeover. Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step photography for over 25 fun and easy-to-follow sewing projects, this book is guaranteed to get both fashionistas and the crafting community talking, and the rest of us taking a trip to John Lewis...