{"product_id":"it-starts-with-a-square-learn-to-sew-your-own-clothes-using-simple-shapes-no-patterns-required-paperback","title":"It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required! - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCris Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe--starting with a simple square. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCris Wood\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught sewist, designer, and maker with over 30 years of experience, including work in costume design, vintage denim repair, and re-use fashion. Known for her signature approach to low-waste, size-inclusive garment design, Cris has built a loyal following for her PDF patterns, which emphasize simplicity, sustainability, and confidence-building for all skill levels. She shares her work and process with a growing audience on Instagram (@criswoodsews), where she connects with a passionate slow fashion and handmade clothing community. Cris lives in Seattle, Washington, and is dedicated to making sewing more accessible and more joyful for everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.6 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45551678029959,"sku":"9781577158752","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/C4dGcDZdi-9781577158752.webp?v=1787010626","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/it-starts-with-a-square-learn-to-sew-your-own-clothes-using-simple-shapes-no-patterns-required-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}