My book "Learn to sew in 10 lessons".
Learn to sew in 10 lessons - BOOK PRESENTATION
I have always dreamed of making clothes that look like me. 5 years ago, this sweet dream seemed far away. Sewing is indeed an activity that can be scary when you have never done it... How to use a sewing machine? How to sew a garment in my size? Will I be good enough to do it? Do I have to take lessons ?
These were the questions I asked myself when I first started out, and I quickly realized that you could quickly create beautiful objects with very little sewing knowledge. As I often like to say: there's more fear than harm!
When reading this book, I strongly recommend that you start with the 10 lessons that will give you your first sewing basics. In addition, you'll find the tips I wish I'd found when I started out, as well as the points that can get in the way when you're just starting out.
As for the rest, I suggest you treat yourself! There are 10 projects to choose from in this book. Whatever the level of difficulty, start with the project that appeals to you most!
Finally, I hope this book will be a great help to you in this new adventure. I remember how exciting my early days were, and I'd love you to do the same!
10 LESSONS TO START SEWING
First of all, to guide you in your sewing beginnings, I have put together 10 lessons for you:
- Your first steps with your sewing machine
- Some tips for sewing straight
- Your first assemblies
- Finishing the edges of a fabric
- The basic finishes
- Choose and prepare your fabric
- The beginner's guide to fabrics
- Interlining : why and how to choose it ? How to install it ?
- Understanding a sewing pattern
- And finally: sewing a garment: basic assemblies
THE PROJECTS
Then, in this book (Apprendre la couture en 10 leçons), you'll find 10 projects to sew. The patterns are full-size and can be downloaded as PDF files (A4 sheets for assembly or A0 format).
Among these 10 projects, you will find 5 clothing patterns that I wanted to make accessible whatever your sewing level:
- a dress,
- a blouse,
- a sweater,
- a skirt,
- and a jacket.
You will also find 5 projects realized in collab :
- wipes and their washing net (by Huguette Paillettes)
- a scrunchie and a headband (by Atelier Miinsa)
- a belt (by Little Célia)
- a banana (by Hélène et les jolis mômes)
- and finally, a bra (by Atelier de Guillemette)
Learn to sew in 10 lessons - SIZES
Finally, for garments, patterns range from size 34 to size 50.
And for the bra, the sizes are as follows: 85B, 90B, 95B, 85C, 90C, 95C, 85D, 90D, 95D
Happy sewing! Reach me on Instagram with the hashtag #LeslubiesdeCadia to show me your beautiful creations 📸
Book of 128 pages published by Les Editions de Saxe.