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Simple et rapide: 24 projets de couture à réaliser en un après-midi
Sewing doesn't have to be complicated, and you don't need lots of time to make your own clothes. While life is speeding up, this book will help you slow down and squeeze in time to get your creative fix.
Tilly and the Make It Simple features a collection of stylish and stress-free projects that you can stitch up in a few hours. It includes 6 full-scale dressmaking patterns, from which you can make 24 projects. All of the garments are quick to sew and easy to fit, with a short supply list and no fiddly fastenings – from a perfect t-shirt and stylish playsuit to a wear-with-everything pinafore dress and cosy cardigan.
Make It Simple is for both beginners looking for easy projects and experienced stitchers wanting the instant gratification that comes with a speedy make. Whatever your level, you'll learn the secret of how to take sewing shortcuts while still getting a great-looking finish. With the help of clear step-by-step photographs and Tilly's award-winning instructions, this book will help you create a dream wardrobe in no time.
Tilly and the Make It Simple features a collection of stylish and stress-free projects that you can stitch up in a few hours. It includes 6 full-scale dressmaking patterns, from which you can make 24 projects. All of the garments are quick to sew and easy to fit, with a short supply list and no fiddly fastenings – from a perfect t-shirt and stylish playsuit to a wear-with-everything pinafore dress and cosy cardigan.
Make It Simple is for both beginners looking for easy projects and experienced stitchers wanting the instant gratification that comes with a speedy make. Whatever your level, you'll learn the secret of how to take sewing shortcuts while still getting a great-looking finish. With the help of clear step-by-step photographs and Tilly's award-winning instructions, this book will help you create a dream wardrobe in no time.
208 pages, Paperback
Published March 14, 2023
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August 23, 2022
I've only made one thing from this book (the Safiya trousers) but holy cow they were so easy and look amazing. I've never sewn clothes before, and these directions are so clear and the pictures are incredibly helpful. I have fabric for a second pair of trousers (no pocket this time -- I want a quicker project) and I just bought some fabric to make the Tabitha drawstring dress. I definitely take longer than the pattern says, but that's because I'm going super slow! Taking my time, trying to make everything nice and even. Hooray! Recommended!
September 17, 2020
A great resource for beginners and more experienced sewers alike, this book is a great guide to some simple projects. The patterns are easy to follow with useful tips. Importantly, the sizing chart is accurate in regards to choosing the right pattern size, something many commercial patterns fail to do (providing way too much ease). I have made 2 projects from this book thus far and was pleasantly suprised at how few adjustments I needed to make, I even did away with making toiles.The projects took longer than the estimated time however #slowsewing is my thing. Highly recommend.
February 4, 2021
I love the patterns and ideas in this book. However, it still intimidated me quite a bit as I'm picking up sewing after being relatively dormant for 12 years (other than a couple of really easy projects). I wouldn't necessarily call this a beginning sewers book, but rather someone with comfort & confidence in sewing.
January 8, 2022
I haven't made anything from this book yet, so I might adjust my rating depending on how that goes. I'm eager to make things from this book, though, even though most of them aren't quite my style. That says a lot, because there are a lot of sewing books out there that I have read and really wanted to make things from, but I was too intimidated by them. This book is so accessible. The patterns are advertised as easy and they really seem like they will be. I've already printed two of them up and I'm super excited to try them out with fabric in my stash.
The photos are lovely and mostly clear (a few things here and there that I puzzled over.) I love the consistent color scheme, though that is irrelevant to the instructions; it's just a cute touch. I didn't have a huge interest in Tilly and the Buttons before reading this book, but I will definitely be purchasing more of their patterns if these ones go well. I love the aesthetic and the sort of welcoming vibe that I don't feel often in sewing books. I'm not a beginner, but I took a years-long break from sewing and have had a bit of trouble jumping back in. This book made me feel more confident, and I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with it!
I'll try to remember to update after I actually make the items.
The photos are lovely and mostly clear (a few things here and there that I puzzled over.) I love the consistent color scheme, though that is irrelevant to the instructions; it's just a cute touch. I didn't have a huge interest in Tilly and the Buttons before reading this book, but I will definitely be purchasing more of their patterns if these ones go well. I love the aesthetic and the sort of welcoming vibe that I don't feel often in sewing books. I'm not a beginner, but I took a years-long break from sewing and have had a bit of trouble jumping back in. This book made me feel more confident, and I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with it!
I'll try to remember to update after I actually make the items.
August 16, 2022
This book by award-winning dressmaking pattern designer Tilly, of Tilly and the Buttons, is a book of advice and simple patterns for making garments quickly. Its intended to be for beginner sewers, with uncomplicated patterns and instructions to build a foundation of experience, OR for experienced sewers, who need motivation to find time for their hobby.
It comes with 6 patterns: the Safiya trousers, the Tabitha t-shirt, the Suki dress, the Bertha cardigan, the Juno pyjamas, and the Olive pinafore. Each are designed to have minimal pieces and details so that they can be completed in a few hours each. The patterns have details instructions, with photos and tips, but also instructions in brief for the more experienced sewer.
Its also full of tips on how to save time sewing, and when to take shortcuts and when its worth taking some time.
Good book, good advice. Co versstional writing style is engaging and the material interesting.
It comes with 6 patterns: the Safiya trousers, the Tabitha t-shirt, the Suki dress, the Bertha cardigan, the Juno pyjamas, and the Olive pinafore. Each are designed to have minimal pieces and details so that they can be completed in a few hours each. The patterns have details instructions, with photos and tips, but also instructions in brief for the more experienced sewer.
Its also full of tips on how to save time sewing, and when to take shortcuts and when its worth taking some time.
Good book, good advice. Co versstional writing style is engaging and the material interesting.
April 21, 2020
Tilly is amazing. This book really makes it simple. If you do not know much and are daunted at the prospect of facing a sewing machine this is definetly a go-to book. On top, Tilly offers so much advice online: on her blog, on Instagram, on youtube. There's sewalongs where you can follow every step of the process. Really, if you have a passion for sewing, embrace it. There's no excuse with this book <3
January 7, 2022
Another fantastic addition to any sewing library.
January 2, 2023
Inspirational....now just to get on and make something
September 22, 2024
Love this but the patterns overlap each other and are really hard to comprehend when tracing. I know these can be printed but I had hoped to not need to do this
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