{"product_id":"it-starts-with-a-square-learn-to-sew-your-own-clothes-using-simple-shapes-no-patterns-required-9781577158752","title":"It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required!","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe--starting with a simple square. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTired of confusing sizing charts and tissue-paper patterns? Discover a beginner-friendly method that's inclusive, modern, and sustainable with \u003ci\u003eIt Starts with a Square\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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, \u003cb\u003eyou'll learn to measure your body\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edraw each pattern piece directly onto fabric\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyles You'll Make Again and Again: \u003c\/b\u003e 17 size-unlimited garments, including tops, skirts, and dresses, plus variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeginner-Friendly Support: \u003c\/b\u003e A glossary of sewing terms and beginner FAQs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspired Ideas for Confident Sewists: \u003c\/b\u003e Hacks for mixing and matching pattern components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake-It-Your-Own Customizations: \u003c\/b\u003e Tips on customizing garments for fit and function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInclusive Visuals: \u003c\/b\u003eOver 200 illustrations and photos, including every project modeled on different body types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore 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, \u003ci\u003eIt Starts with a Square\u003c\/i\u003e is your must-have guide to sewing garments you'll love!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577158752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.75h x 7.50w x 0.36d","brand":"Cris Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679653556405,"sku":"9781577158752","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/it-starts-with-a-square-learn-to-sew-your-own-clothes-using-simple-shapes-no-patterns-required-9781577158752","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}