Sew Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing 20 Chic Projects

by Tammy Johal

Learn how to sew a collection of 20 stylish garments with this beginner-friendly guide for the modern dressmaker.

Tammy Johal of Tammy Handmade covers all the essentials from choosing the right fabric, reading and using patterns to the stitches needed to complete the designs in this book. Featuring 15 unique designs with 5 variations in UK Women's sizes 6–32, Tammy specialises in uncomplicated, simple shapes that you will love to wear throughout the year.

The patterns are easy to sew in a couple of hours, allowing beginners to make something they really love. They all have a slip-on style, meaning there won’t be any need for tricky fastenings – making this book beginner-friendly and easy to use.

Including digital PDF patterns with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through sewing each garment easily. Whether you’ve picked up a sewing machine before or are starting from scratch, this book will get you sewing garments you’ll love in no time.

Garments
– Maxi Skirt
– Shirred Dress & Top
– Camisole Top & Dress
– Button-back Top
– Halter-neck Dress & Top
– Tie-front Top
– Cut-out Dress
– Stretch Midi Skirt
– Button-front Dress

Genres: Crafts

192 pages, Paperback

Published June 17, 2025

Reviews

[Tehmeena · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you’re going to have a book with sizing up to UK size 28, why not have models also modeling said sizes? Every model in the book looked the same size and it wasn’t very helpful in trying to visualize the fit on a larger body. Also, the layouts were mostly either or for 45” or 60” width, no layouts for both. Moreover, it wouldn’t hurt to actually label the selvedge on the pattern layouts. Lastly, for a design book, I think a few extra pieces of clothing could have been added in place of the scrunchie and tote bag tote. There are already a ton of online tutorials for both of those.