It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes―No Patterns Required!

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“It’s a worthy addition to any sewist’s library.”  —Publishers Weekly
Learn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe—starting with a simple square.
Tired of confusing sizing charts and tissue-paper patterns? Discover a beginner-friendly method that’s inclusive, modern, and sustainable with It Starts with a Square.
In this innovative guide to garment sewing, designer Cris Wood presents 17 wearable projects made entirely from basic squares and rectangles—no pre-sized pattern pieces or special notions needed. With Cris’s guidance, you’ll learn to measure your body and draw each pattern piece directly onto fabric, creating custom-fit clothing that’s both stylish and waste-conscious. With no zippers, no buttons, and only straight seams, this book offers the perfect on-ramp for new sewists.
Inside, you’ll find:
Styles You’ll Make Again and Again: 17 size-unlimited garments, including tops, skirts, and dresses, plus variationsBeginner-Friendly Support: A glossary of sewing terms and beginner FAQsInspired Ideas for Confident Sewists: Hacks for mixing and matching pattern componentsMake-It-Your-Own Customizations: Tips on customizing garments for fit and functionInclusive Visuals: Over 200 illustrations and photos, including every project modeled on different body types
More than just a how-to, this book encourages you to have fun while you sew, exploring necklines, sleeves, skirt styles, and more, to build a modular, personal wardrobe. Packed with detailed illustrations, clear step-by-step instructions, and an innovative size-inclusive method, It Starts with a Square is your must-have guide to sewing garments you’ll love!

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 157715875X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1577158752
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 9.6 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #125,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #221 in Fashion Craft #267 in Sewing (Books) #305 in Fashion Design
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