With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22, along with seven downloadable pattern sheets, The Great British Sewing Bee: The Modern Wardrobe covers everything you need to build garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Discover how one pattern could become three different looks through a series of simple alterations. The 28 projects in this book will help you gain confidence as you learn how to make clothes you love and cherish. The projects include: paper bag shorts, dance dress, Oxford Bag trousers, Breton two-piece, a-line dress and much more. Expand on crucial techniques and further your understanding in how to bring in more of your own personal style into the clothes you want to wear. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, demystify the pattern process to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure. Starting with the essentials, learn how to personalise patterns with expert sewing tips on making alterations that will take you beyond this book as you build on your sewing skills.

Help your little loved-ones discover hours of imaginative fun and activity with these delightful, easy-to-sew games. Drawing on her background as an occupational therapist, Farah Wolfe presents creative, handmade game that invite children to enjoy active play. A greener alternative to plastic, battery-operated gifts, these are simple, beautifully sewn games that children will love and remember. You can: choose from 11 versatile, gender neutral projects that are safe, washable, lightweight, and great for travel; find full instructions for each game, plus play options for different ages and even clever ways to package and store the games; and, engage toddlers, preschoolers, and school kids with captivating games that foster a wide range of physical, cognitive, and social skills.

Onesies are essential clothing for babies, toddlers and young children. In this practical and fun book, author and expert Janelle Fischer shows you how to personalize a plain garment to tie in with your child's favourite animal. You can choose from a dog, a cat, a tiger, a reindeer, a cow, a duck, a pig, a rabbit or a monkey. Each motif is cut using a template as a guide and is appliqued in place. Decorative stitching adds definition, humour and style to the garment. Alternatively, make your own onesie using the patterns provided. You can choose from a skeleton, superhero, princess, pirate and even a dinosaur. Basic sewing skills are required.