Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-a-kind guide. 

Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, button-up, and jeans, using simple hand-sewing and hand-stitching techniques. Author Louisa Owen Sonstroem shares her sustainable, empowering, and portable craft with gentle encouragement and guidance. 

Sewists of all experience levels will learn how to: 

  • Draft a pattern to fit custom measurements. 

  • Select and cut fabric.

  • Make nine pieces of clothing with simple hand-sewing techniques.

  • Construct each garment without using a sewing machine. 

TATTER will be hosting a virtual book talk with the author on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 5:00-6:30pm ET. Tickets can be purchased in our Classes & Events section.

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Language:English

Pages:344, Hardcover

ISBN:163586626X

Dimensions:   2.5 pounds, 8.3 x 0.85 x 10.3 inches