Sew it yourself : 0 pattern-free projects (and infinite variations) to make your dream wardrobe / Daisy Braid.
By: Braid, Daisy [author ]
.
Material type: 
BookPublisher: Richmond, Victoria : Hardie Grant Books, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: 207 pages : color illustrations, 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781743798201 (paperback); 1743798202 (paperback).Subject(s): Dressmaking | Sewing | Dress accessories | Women's clothing | Clothing and dress | Keep learningDDC classification: 646.404 | 646.404 BRA | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Wellbeing | 646.404 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Wellbeing Collection - Keep learning | 00220277 | |
| General lending | MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main | 646.404 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 38888000960553 |
Browsing MTU Bishopstown Library shelves, Shelving location: Wellbeing Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
It's time to start sewing with Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy: 20 pattern-free projects (and infinite variations) to make your dream wardrobe .
When Daisy Braid started sewing, patterns were out of her budget so she just started DIYing! Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy is a colourful, size-inclusive and inspiring book for sewers of all stages and abilities, beginners included. It includes guides on everything you need to get started (including equipment, materials and basic techniques) and step-by-step projects with clear instructions, photographs and illustrations that will take the scary out of sewing.
Daisy's designs use simple shapes to create playful, classic and comfortable pieces that can be styled for all occasions, whether that's a picnic date or a WFH day. The book features 10 small accessory projects and 10 more advanced clothing projects, each with a fun variation (but with potential for endless customisation). There's no standard sizing - just your own body measurements - and no zips or buttons required! They also encourage intentional sewing practices, with projects that produce minimal waste and can even be made with leftover fabric scraps.
So get out that sewing machine (or borrow one from you granny) - Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy is all you need to get started on discovering (or rediscovering) sewing and creating something one-of-a-kind. Just remember: sewing is self-care, and you make the rules!
''DIY Daisy''--Cover
Includes bibliographical references.
Why I sew -- Getting started -- Sewing safety and ergonomics -- Sewing supplies and fabrics -- Tools and supplies -- Fabric -- Types of fabric -- Storing and preparing fabric -- Sewing basics and techniques -- Shapes and formulas -- How to take your measurements -- How to calculate how much fabric you need -- How to cut out pattern pieces -- How to in pattern pieces -- How to sew a seam -- How to finish a seam -- How to clip and notch curved seams -- How to gather -- How to unpick a seam -- How to make continuous bias binding -- How to apply bias binding -- How to make a neckline template -- How to make a casing -- How to make in-seam pockets -- How to make patch pockets -- How to sew a label on a handmade creation -- How to sew a hem -- How to care for your handmade creations -- Accessory projects -- Scrunchie - tie scrunchie -- Bandana - triangle top -- Tote bag - scrunchie strap bag -- Tie belt - hair scarf -- Scrunchie headband - two-tone mini headband -- Face mask - bias binding face mask -- Cross-back apron - apron crop -- Gathered collar - rectangle collar -- Button earrings - barrettes -- Clothing projects -- Stephanie rectangle-sleeve top - rectangle sleeve jacket -- Sophie trapezoid skirt - two-tone skirt -- Hollie high-neck - asymmetric ruffle dress -- Kama square-neck top - balloon -sleeve dress -- Pip peplum top - tiered gather dress -- Maya ruffle dress - wrap bib -- Sonya ruffle skirt - double ruffle skirt -- Rosebud raglan top - raglan dress -- Trace dress - keyhole top -- Trace pants - patch pocket shorts.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. 8)
- Why I sew (p. 12)
- Part 1 Getting Started (p. 15)
- How to Use This Book (p. 16)
- Sewing safety and ergonomics (p. 19)
- Sewing Supplies and Fabrics (p. 20)
- Tools and supplies (p. 22)
- Fabric (p. 28)
- Types of fabric (p. 30)
- Storing and preparing fabric (p. 22)
- Sewing Basics and Techniques (p. 34)
- Shapes and formulas (p. 36)
- How to take your measurements (p. 38)
- How to calculate how much fabric you need (p. 40)
- How to cutout pattern pieces (p. 44)
- How to pin pattern pieces (p. 44)
- How to sew a seam (p. 46)
- How to finish a seam (p. 48)
- How to clip and notch curved seams (p. 51)
- How to gather (p. 52)
- How to unpick a seam (p. 54)
- How to make continuous bias binding (p. 56)
- How to apply bias binding (p. 59)
- How to make a neckline template (p. 62)
- How to make a casing (p. 64)
- How to make in-seam pockets (p. 66)
- How to make patch pockets (p. 70)
- How to sew a label on a handmade creation (p. 72)
- How to sew a hem (p. 73)
- How to care for your handmade creations (p. 75)
- Part 2 Accessory Projects (p. 77)
- Scrunchie Tie Scrunchie (p. 79)
- Bandana Triangle Top (p. 83)
- Tote Bag Ruffle Tote (p. 87)
- Pocket Bag Scrunchie Strap Bag (p. 93)
- Tie Belt Hair Scarf (p. 99)
- Scrunchie Headband Two-Tone Mini Headband (p. 103)
- Face Mask Bias Binding Face Mask (p. 107)
- Cross-Back Apron Apron Crop (p. 113)
- Gathered Collar Rectangle Collar (p. 119)
- Button Earrings Barrettes (p. 125)
- Part 3 Clothing Projects (p. 129)
- Stephanie Rectangle-Sleeve Top Rectangle Sleeve Jacket (p. 131)
- Sophie Trapezoid Skirt Two-Tone Skirt (p. 139)
- Hollie High-Neck Top Asymmetric Ruffle Dress (p. 145)
- Kama Square-Neck Top Balloon-Sleeve Dress (p. 153)
- Pip Peplum Top Tiered Gather Dress (p. 161)
- Maya Ruffle Dress Wrap Bib (p. 169)
- Sonya Ruffle Skirt Double Ruffle Skirt (p. 177)
- Rosebud Raglan Top Raglan Dress (p. 185)
- Trace Dress Keyhole Top (p. 193)
- Trace Pants Patch Pocket Shorts (p. 199)
- Resources (p. 204)
- Thank You (p. 206)
Reviews provided by Syndetics
Publishers Weekly Review
DIY Daisy blogger Braid debuts with an uplifting spin on standard sewing fare that focuses on making customized clothing and accessories out of simple shapes with "no buttons, zips or darts." She starts with an overview of basic skills, such as how to calculate the amount of fabric required for a pattern, apply bias binding, take one's own measurements, and finish a seam. Projects are broken into two sections, accessories and clothing, with the former featuring such beginner-friendly ideas as a simple tie scrunchie, a straightforward tote bag, and some fabric-covered button earrings. The clothing designs are relaxed and ruffled, and include a baggy kama square-neck top, the breezy Sophie trapezoid skirt, and the "floaty" Maya dress. Throughout, Braid shares variations, such as the "patch pocket shorts" version of the "trace pants," and a skirt pattern that can have a second ruffle. The bold, quirky graphics are nice, but newbies may wish for some step-by-step photos to help them along. Even so, this creative guide is full of inspiration. (Aug.)Author notes provided by Syndetics
Daisy Braid grew up in a house with a very DIY mentality (her dad built the actual house, and her mum was a self-taught chef). She learned to sew as a teenager on her grandmother's old sewing machine, altering op-shop finds and DIYing new outfits with remnants from her fabulous fashion designer aunt, and wanted to be a fashion designer when she grew up. But sewing took a back seat until a move to New Zealand in 2016 led her back to fashion. She started working for some local labels and was inspired to get behind the machine again, and DIY Daisy was born: an online platform where Daisy shares her simple, pattern-free sewing creations. Daisy moved to Tokyo in 2018 and now lives on the Gold Coast, where she also runs craft workshops. Her teaching philosophy is to make sure people enjoy the process of making and creating.