SEW - 10 NEW FASHION STYLES. Ann Ringstrand

Finally, a modern sewing book! Year 2020. Ann Ringstrand is one of the most successful fashion designers in Sweden, and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed Hope fashion brand.

For SEW, she has designed a whole new collection of garments that you can sew for yourself. There are ten stylish key garments in here, including shirts, dresses, a kaftan, trousers, a blazer, and a coat. Included with the book are full-scale paper patterns for sizes ranging from XS to XL. Some styles S to L.

The designs are unisex, and the collection will give you the foundations for a functional basic wardrobe. You’ll receive tips on how to select fabrics, materials, and details, as well as how to sew the garments. Along with all that, you’ll be given inspiring ideas for re-using the clothes that you already have in your wardrobe, including ways to mend or resew them into new garments. 

SEW is a book for anybody interested in fashion, design, clothes philosophy, and sustainability. If you like working with your hands, this book can introduce you to the magical world of crafts. It’s time for you to sew your own new styles!

There are creative sewing tips covering materials, personalised details, and inspiring ideas for creating new fashion out of reused garments. 

Sizing: XS - XL (EU women’s sizes 32-46)

Level: Intermediate

Includes 10 full size patterns that you will need to trace off with tracing paper and add seam allowances.  You may find it useful to use a tracing wheel. We have also put together a useful blog post on how to trace off patterns and add seam allowances. (scroll down to second part of blog post)