Make It Simple - quick and easy sewing book by Tilly Walnes
Olive pinafore - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Olive pinafore - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Safiya trousers - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Safiya playsuit - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Safiya dungarees - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Tabitha t-shirt - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Tabitha t-shirt dress - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Suki dress - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Suki dress - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Bertha cardigan - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Bertha cardigan - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Juno pyjamas - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Juno shortie pyjamas - sewing pattern from Make It Simple by Tilly Walnes
Make It Simple book - sewing patterns

Make it Simple - Easy, Speedy Sewing Projects to Stitch Up in an Afternoon

Book - Includes six patterns!
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Includes six full-scale printed sewing patterns in sizes UK 6-24 with multiple variations*

Make It Simple is full of quick and easy sewing projects to help you get your creative fix, no matter how busy you are.

In this book, award-winning sewing author, pattern designer and working mum, Tilly Walnes of Tilly and the Buttons, shares her sewing shortcuts and time-saving tactics for squeezing sewing into even the smallest window of time.

The 24 simple, modern dressmaking projects can be whipped up in a few hours - whether that's a few short sittings after work, or a stolen afternoon away from the kids. The full-scale dressmaking patterns include ten sizes (UK 6-24/US 2-20) and range from a classic t-shirt and snuggly cardigan to a cute pinafore and stylish playsuit.

If you're a beginner, you'll find easy-peasy projects and fuss-free techniques to kickstart your sewing journey. If you're an experienced stitcher, you'll enjoy the satisfyingly quick wardrobe-building patterns and tips for speeding up your sewing.

Can't wait to see what you make!
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    * 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:

    • Safiya trousers, playsuit and dungarees
    • Tabitha t-shirt and dress
    • Suki dress and belt
    • Bertha cardigan
    • Juno pyjamas and eye mask
    • Olive pinafore

    Published by Quadrille (Hardie Grant). Photography by Ellie Smith and Jane Looker. Props and styling by Clare Nicolson.

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    Size range: UK 6-24 / US 2-20 / EUR 34-52 / AUS 6-24

    SIZE BUST WAIST HIP

    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 12
    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)
    9
    UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22
    117cm
    (46in)
    101.5cm
    (40in)
    124.5cm
    (49in)
    10
    UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24
    122cm
    (48in)
    106.5cm
    (42in)
    129.5cm
    (51in)


    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. 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.

    Customer Reviews

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    Rachel Pyle
    Easy and lots of helpful tips

    This book is just what I was looking for to improve my sewing skills. Having already made some of the beginner Tilly patterns (Cleo and Stevie which were also great!), I wanted to start learning more about making changes to patterns, adding darts, zips etc and to try trickier garments so this book is ideal as it has it all!

    So pleased you've enjoyed sewing with Tilly's 3rd book. Team Buttons x

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    Ella E.
    A great book to get you inspired to sew! xxx

    I am very much a beginner in sewing clothes but Tilly's simple and incouraging instructions are very easy to understand and to read.

    Being dyslexic and autistic myself books can often be highly overwhelming, but the small paragraphs, high quality pictures and engaging language makes Make it Simple a very enjoyable read!

    I'm very excited to get started on all the beautiful clothes in this book, and would highly recommend to beginner's like myself xxx

    We very much appreciate your time in writing these lovely words about Make it Simple. Thank you Ella x

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    Deborah Miles
    Sewing mojo

    I have got my sewing mojo back since buying this book.
    I have bought 2 lots of material, one chambray and one linen, to make the dungarees.
    Cutting out the pattern this evening to make at the weekend.

    Yay. Have lots of fun making all the Make It Simple patterns. Team Buttons x

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    Lorna H
    Great Book and Patterns

    I haven't made anything from this book yet but have made the Freya Top from your Stretch book. I've also made 4 Lyra dresses and and Indigo dress. I love all the patterns and the instructions are brilliant/ an't wait to get started on my next project.

    Yay! Thank you Lorna. Remember to share all your makes with us on our social channels #SewingFreya and #SewingLyra. Team Buttons x

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    Katie Wood
    Good value

    Patterns are simple and instructions very easy to follow. I like the concise instructions too. I've made 3 patterns from this anyway so it's already been good value

    Wow! Thank you so much. Have fun sewing the rest of the book patterns. Team Buttons x

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