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Stretch! Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics

Name: Stretch! Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics
Brand: Tilly Walnes
SKU: 2000NB
Price: 27.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Book - Includes six patterns!

£27.00

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Includes six full-scale printed sewing patterns from a UK 6-20 (printed on three double-sided pattern sheets for tracing off)*

Want to make comfy clothes you can wear every day? Need some help getting to grips with sewing stretchy knit fabrics?

Designed for home sewists who want to stretch their skills and expand their fabric repertoire, Stretch! contains a wealth of tips and tricks for choosing, cutting, fitting, handling and stitching stretchy knit fabrics, such as jersey, ponte, sweater knit, sweatshirt fleece, stretch velvet and sequin knits.

Tilly takes you step-by-step through making six gorgeous sewing patterns – included in the book on full scale printed sheets – with inspiration and instructions for customizing the projects to make them your own.

* Printed patterns are included in the back of the book, layered on three double-sided sheets for tracing off. Or if you don't like tracing, you can download A4/Letter or A0 files to print at home or at a copyshop. You'll be asked to log in or create a shop account. You will then be prompted to enter a password which can be found on the back of your printed copy of the book.

The patterns included are:

The book shows you how to sew all the projects on a regular sewing machine with an adjustable zigzag or stretch stitch. If you also have an overlocker or serger (not essential), you’ll also get a helpful introduction to threading it up perfectly, sewing seams and troubleshooting tips.

Stretch! will give you the skills, confidence and inspiration to make a wardrobe full of comfortable, wearable clothes that you’ll want to wear every day!

Published by Quadrille (Hardie Grant)

Photos by Ellie Smith and Fanni Williams

Size range: UK 6-20 / US 2-16 / EUR 34-48 / AUS 6-20

SIZE	BUST	WAIST	HIP
1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6	76cm (30in)	61cm (24in)	84cm (33in)
2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8	81cm (32in)	66cm (26in)	89cm (35in)
3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10	86.5cm (34in)	71cm (28in)	94cm (37in)
4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12	91.5cm (36in)	76cm (30in)	99cm (39in)
5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14	96.5cm (38in)	81cm (32in)	104cm (41in)
6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16	101.5cm (40in)	86.5cm (34in)	109cm (43in)
7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18	106.5cm (42in)	91.5cm (36in)	114cm (45in)
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20	112cm (44in)	96.5cm (38in)	119.5cm (47in)

Check the sewing pattern size range before buying.

Printed patterns are included in the back of the book, layered on three double-sided sheets for tracing off. Or if you don't like tracing, you can download A4/Letter or A0 files to print at home or at a copyshop.

PDF Patterns

Need help getting started? Learn how to use digital sewing patterns. This digital version includes:

Single-layer PDF files – All sizes are included on one sheet (sizes cannot be hidden).
Not suitable for projector sewing – This pattern does not include projector files. See our projector-friendly patterns.
Multiple print options – Print at home on A4 or US Letter paper (using a laptop or desktop computer), or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing.
Correct scaling – You’ll need Adobe Reader (free to download) to print at the correct scale.

You'll be asked to log in or create a shop account. You will then be prompted to enter a password which can be found on the back of your printed copy of the book.

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Great book for anyone, but especially if you are a newer sewist.Beautiful illustrations and easy to follow instructions. It is obvious you are a passionate sewist and you are a natural teacher.

Hi Jeanne, thanks so much for your lovely review! It’s so great to hear you’re enjoying Tilly’s way of teaching and already picking up skills from the book. Can’t wait to see some of your garments made up! Virginija x

Brilliant book

This is a great book to guide you through all aspects of sewing with stretch fabric. I’ve had many years away from my machine & had y tackled any stretch fabric, I joined a local class & made a small top but this book has helped me progress in my stretch journey. The patterns are a great addition too. Such good value for money, thoroughly recommend this book for all sewers!

Fantastic to hear, Linda! So pleased the book has helped you get confident with stretch fabrics again - happy stitching on your next project! Abi x

Fantastic Book

Fantastic book to get you confidently sewing knit fabrics. Lots of information and tips that make it easy and not scary. Some lovely patterns to follow which I have made again and again. Great book which I highly recommend.

Made Stretch Not Scary!

After seeing how people were scared of stretch and overlocking I decided to take the bull by the horns and got this book. It changed everything for the better. It built my confidence quickly with patterns that 3 years later are still a staple of my wardrobe. Great pictures and instructions and the first thing I recommend to anyone wanting to master stretch.

Best book ever!

I bought this when it was first published and made most patterns about 5 times now. The book gave me the confidence to just go for it!

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