Look what is out and I am so excited. Yes, Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr have written another book and it is such a good one.
A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing
Description from C&T Publishing website
Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt (pattern and instructions included). With a conversational narrative, the authors have created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and sewing tips, charming fashion illustrations, and a modeled photo gallery.
• Sew your own clothes, save thousands of dollars, and look like a million bucks!
• Spark your sewing magic and awaken your personal style with thirty timeless garments
• Enjoy whimsical fashion illustrations, a modeled photo gallery, and sewing and styling tips
• Spark your sewing magic and awaken your personal style with thirty timeless garments
• Enjoy whimsical fashion illustrations, a modeled photo gallery, and sewing and styling tips
In the introduction, Sarah and Julie have written "we wrote A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing to trigger sewing mojo and awaken your personal style by presenting 30 timeless garments which have endured the test of time and carried dozens of trends through the decades" That they did in this book, you will find chapters on these garments which includes the history, characteristics, sewing tips and fabric suggestions. The chapters even have a How to Style section! I love this part, sometimes I finish something great and then struggle on how to wear it. Thank you Sarah and Julie for such great advice.
This book is so well-written and the illustrations are amazing
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I am so honored to be part of this book,16 contributors are included in
"The Classic Garment Gallery"
I recently wore this garment with my plaid trench coat
You can purchase this book or eBook at
C&T Publishing
Amazon
I am so excited about another thing connected with this book. I have a copy to give away! Please leave a blog comment on why you are excited for A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing
This giveaway is opened worldwide. US resident will receive the book, if the winner lives outside the US then they will be emailed a digital copy of this book.
Winner will be drawn December 8th.
Here is the full blog tour schedule
Dec 2 Lori VanMaanen
Blog - girlsinthegarden.com
Instagram -@girlsinthegarden
Dec 3 Andrea Birkan
Instagram - @andreabirkan
Dec 4 Anita Morris
Blog - anitabydesign.com
Instagram - @anitabydesign
Dec 5 Karen Helm
Blog - fiftydresses.com
Instagram - @fiftydresses
Dec 6 Alex Florea
Blog - sewserendipity.com
Instagram - @sewserendipity
Dec 7 Lucy VanDoorn
Blog - myloveaffairwithsewing.com
Instagram - @myloveaffairwithsewing
Dec 7 Cennetta Burwell
Blog - mahoganystylist.com
Instagram - @mahoganystylist
Dec 8 Manju Nittala
Blog - sewmanju.com
Instagram - @sewmanju
Dec 8 Dorcas Ross
Instagram - @lonestarcouture
I consider my wardrobe as "me-made Talbots." This book would be extremely helpful in achieving that.
ReplyDeleteI love classic style clothes.
ReplyDeleteSarah and Julie both have such great classic style! I would love to use their book as a reference for filling in the gaps in my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI have their other book so I know I'd love to have this one too! Karen
ReplyDeleteI just have clothes, not a wardrobe, so I could certainly use this!
ReplyDeleteI am just starting my journey toward a me-made wardrobe. This book will be a great guide for my journey!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so interested to see what garments they included.
ReplyDeleteBeen waiting for this book! Looks so good, who doesn’t need a classic wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteI have no sense of real fashion or style so this will be a nice guide.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to Sarah and Julie on their new book. Its nice to see classic lines being shown again. Your outfit is a modern version of classics.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved classic styles and have just recently returned to garment sewing. Would love to have this book for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks awesome. I'm home now after working in the corporate world for 40 years and it's a whole different world. I need all the help I can get to redefine my style. I miss dressing up and looking good!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pull patterns together to make a positive closet contribution. I'm looking forward to this book!
ReplyDeleteHey Lucille come read my blog about the winner of the book, it is you!
DeleteCongratulations on making it in the book. Can't wait to order my copy (since I never win anything). Classic is always in style.
ReplyDeleteLoved their last book and I am sure this one will be just as good! Julie and Sarah both have such great style as well as amazing sewing skills.
ReplyDeleteAs a female engineer, I hope to sew classic and tailored clothing that reflects my personality, but still commands respect.
ReplyDeleteLove their style, their first book and admire their sewing skills. Would love to have their second book too.
ReplyDeleteI love classic fashion but need help to make it my own. I am sure that I would find many tips and ideas in this book.
ReplyDeleteSarah and Julie both have amazing sewing skills and really know fashion, can't wait to read their book.
ReplyDeleteThis book will be therapy for me. Can't wait to browse through the pages and be inspired by two very talented artists, Sarah and Julie.
ReplyDeleteposting for pj_allison on IG - she does not have a google account to post on blog- her comment - "This book looks like it would be a great inspiration to get back to sewing for myself again as my granddaughters have outgrown the need for smocked and heirloom dresses I love to make.
ReplyDeletecomment for indoorshannon - can't post on blog - "You're in a book, that is amazing and of course it's awesome for a turtleneck because because it's a favorite for for me too. I couldn't comment on your blog post for some reason but wanted to let you know it seems like an amazing book.
ReplyDeleteposting for house_of_gill as she cannot post on this blog. This from IG - Julie Starr and Sarah Gunn have great taste so the book should be a smash. Can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteJulie H could not leave a comment - she says Sarah and Julie’s book looks like a terrific reference.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems to speak my clothing language - classic!!
ReplyDeleteI love sewing! And classic clothes...what could be better?
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful book. Would love to have some guidelines for stylish sewing!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great book to get a wardrobe started instead of many pieces that don't go together. Congrats on being included in it!
ReplyDeleteNeed to complete a capsule wardrobe and this would be the perfect help I need
ReplyDeleteYou mean, a combination of reading, sewing, wardrobe, style, history? Why yes, those are my favorite things ever. Thanks for telling us about this book. Helpful, informative and cute illustrations? If I don't win it, I'm buying it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of inspiration for creating a wonderful new wardrobe in Sarah and Julie's new book
ReplyDeleteThe classic style has worked for me for the past 50 years. I am eager to add an updated version to my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI go to classics to wear under my more "art teacher" lagenlook items. It helps bring attention to those more creative pieces and, if I'm in a very conservative situation, I can know my classics will be perfect when I take off the artsy piece(s)
ReplyDeleteI want to challenge myself to create a new wardrobe using each of the outfits presented in this book. These are just the styles I am looking for and I always can use advice on how to dress them up and accessorize them. I love the look of this book!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of sewing classics versus falling into the "trend" trap. Would love to see how the authors describe the classics in an overall wardrobe. Timeless is good! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully put-together book. It would provide so much inspiration. Love seeing handmade garments on real people.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this wonderfully put together book. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful reference book. Those illustrations are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such an amazing resource. I love that they've used real people in their own creations to help illustrate. It should be a great guide for those of us trying to move from sewing clothes to creating a workable wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like great capsule wardrobe inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery good written article. It will be supportive to anyone who utilizes it, including me. Keep doing what you are doing – can’r wait to read more posts. Cute Beanies
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