Breaking the pattern : a modern way to sew / Saara & Laura Huhta [of] Named ; photography by Arto Markkanen.
Material type:
TextPublisher: London : Quadrille, 2018Description: 192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm + 6 patterns (68 x 100 cm)Content type: - text
- still image
- still image
- text
- unmediated
- unmediated
- volume
- sheet
- 1787131831
- 9781787131835
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 646.4 H898 | Available | 33111009323300 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Scandinavian fashion has long been admired for its stylish, clean-lined, interesting cuts and aesthetic. Breaking the Pattern is the first authentic dressmaking book that showcases the beauty and uniqueness of Scandinavian style. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions this book will show you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe - complete with a collection of 10 garments that are easy to make, wear, and combine with each other.
From the Finnish sewing duo behind the dressmaking fashion label Named, Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirt and trousers for the modern seamstress. You will build your skills as you work through the book and with plenty of variations suggested for each garment, there's lots of room for you to add your own personal touches and quirks to each design.
Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Breaking the Pattern will inspire you to not only build on your sewing repertoire but to grow in confidence with your own sewing. Patterns come in a range of sizes from US sizes 4 to 16, with concise information of measuring yourself and finding the perfect fit. Full size pattern sheets are included in this neat package, perfect for the contemporary dressmaker.
"Includes six full-size pattern sheets ranging from UK size 6 to 22 / US size 2 to 18 / EUR size 34 to 50..."--Page [4] of cover.
Includes index.
"Scandinavian fashion has long been admired for its stylish, clean-lined cuts and aesthetic. Breaking the Pattern is a dressmaking book that showcases the beauty of Scandinavian style. This book shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe--complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine with each other. The Finnish sewing duo behind the dressmaking fashion label offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. You will build your skills as you work through the book and with plenty of variations suggested for each garment, there's lots of room for you to add your own personal touches and quirks to each design."--Provided by publisher.