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It Starts with a Square (Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes-No Patterns Required!)
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| Expected release date is Aug 4th 2026 |
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Product Details
Author:
Cris Wood
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
144
Publisher:
Quarry Books (August 4, 2026)
Imprint:
Quarry Books
Release Date:
August 4, 2026
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781577158752
ISBN-10:
157715875X
Weight:
16.16oz
Dimensions:
7.5" x 9.75"
File:
hbgusa-hbgusa_onix30_P9924043_04062026-20260406.xml
List Price:
$24.99
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
65
As low as:
$19.24
Publisher Identifier:
P-QUARTO
Discount Code:
A
Folder:
hbgusa
Overview
Learn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe—starting with a simple square.
Tired of confusing sizing charts and tissue-paper patterns? Discover a beginner-friendly method that’s inclusive, modern, and sustainable with It Starts with a Square.
In this innovative guide to garment sewing, designer Cris Wood presents 17 wearable projects made entirely from basic squares and rectangles—no pre-sized pattern pieces or special notions needed. With Cris’s guidance, you’ll learn to measure your body and draw each pattern piece directly onto fabric, creating custom-fit clothing that’s both stylish and waste-conscious. With no zippers, no buttons, and only straight seams, this book offers the perfect on-ramp for new sewists.
Inside, you’ll find:
More than just a how-to, this book encourages you to have fun while you sew, exploring necklines, sleeves, skirt styles, and more, to build a modular, personal wardrobe. Packed with detailed illustrations, clear step-by-step instructions, and an innovative size-inclusive method, It Starts with a Square is your must-have guide to sewing garments you’ll love!
Tired of confusing sizing charts and tissue-paper patterns? Discover a beginner-friendly method that’s inclusive, modern, and sustainable with It Starts with a Square.
In this innovative guide to garment sewing, designer Cris Wood presents 17 wearable projects made entirely from basic squares and rectangles—no pre-sized pattern pieces or special notions needed. With Cris’s guidance, you’ll learn to measure your body and draw each pattern piece directly onto fabric, creating custom-fit clothing that’s both stylish and waste-conscious. With no zippers, no buttons, and only straight seams, this book offers the perfect on-ramp for new sewists.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Styles You’ll Make Again and Again: 17 size-unlimited garments, including tops, skirts, and dresses, plus variations
- Beginner-Friendly Support: A glossary of sewing terms and beginner FAQs
- Inspired Ideas for Confident Sewists: Hacks for mixing and matching pattern components
- Make-It-Your-Own Customizations: Tips on customizing garments for fit and function
- Inclusive Visuals: Over 200 illustrations and photos, including every project modeled on different body types
More than just a how-to, this book encourages you to have fun while you sew, exploring necklines, sleeves, skirt styles, and more, to build a modular, personal wardrobe. Packed with detailed illustrations, clear step-by-step instructions, and an innovative size-inclusive method, It Starts with a Square is your must-have guide to sewing garments you’ll love!
