Serena Sews: How to Make Beautiful, Interchangeable, Sustainable and Unique Clothes

by Serena Baker

Forget fast fashion and cheap trends - Serena Baker is here to help you craft the sustainable wardrobe of your dreams!In 2021, Serena Baker became the youngest ever - and first Scottish - winner of The Great British Sewing Bee. She thrilled the judges with her incredible attention to detail and wowed viewers with her distinctive 'refashioning projects', putting sustainability at the heart of her creations. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know the ropes but fancy trying something a little different, Serena will take you on a journey to reinvent your wardrobe.In Serena Sews, you'll learn how master must-have skills - from zip insertion to pressing perfection - to boost your sewing confidence and give your garments a professional finish- work with basic pattern blocks to adapt and rework as you build your repertoire- 'refashion' existing items like an oversized shirt into a summer dress, or an old pair of jeans into a cute crop top- save money and work sustainably by choosing pre-loved garments and fabrics for your projectsSerena Sews breathes fresh life into the craft of sewing to make one-off, versatile, long-lasting items to cherish. The magic of this approach makes Serena Sews a book to come back to again and again. It's brimming full of sewing happiness - for you, your friends and family, and the planet.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

Published June 23, 2022

Reviews

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Serena was excellent on the Great British Sewing Bee, and I'm glad she's published! The patterns seem to be well-explained and approachable for a confidant beginner. I haven't made any of them, but only because the fashion isn't my personal style. Can recommend for seamstresses who like fun feminine clothing - puff sleeves and flouncy skirts abound!

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm in sewing mode at the moment and this book was especially of interest to me as it is all about recycling existing clothing and how to make the most of what you have, by making sustainable individual items. A fab book.

[Its_me_its_P · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hate making patterns and yet she made it very easy and straight forward to the point where I only rage quit my project once.........and now I have a dress.............Am I better than everyone?
yes

[Moira McPartlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A birthday gift that will keep on giving. I have been sewing for years but have never tried to adapt patterns. This books inspires me to try.