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'She'll have you running up a new summer wardrobe from the most unlikely sources: dresses out of your mum's old curtains - well bold prints are in, after all - simple skirts and A-line masterpieces, as well as holding your hand through party-piece techniques such as sewing darts and seams - much easier than it looks. It's simple, practical Girl Guide stuff, but the results couldn't look more vintage if they tried and are the ultimate in exclusivity.' (GLAMOUR (June 2006) )
'It's laid out as a sequence of projects, in which Farry demonstrates a real, rare gift for clear instructions; converting finger action into bullet-pointed prose is not easy. She gives sound advice on the minimum basic kit required...an excellent checklist to diagnose what caused which mechanical snarl-up, with the fine motto DO NOT FEAR THE SEWING MACHINE. She has a fab eye for a remnant, to judge from the shirt print on page 16, and her list of style icons is indeed stylish.' (Vera Rule THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY (21.5.06) )
'The tone of the book is all fun and girly froth...the instructions are clear,and the optimism that you really will be able to knock up your own dress is boundless.' (TIME OUT (24-31 May 2006) )
'Packed with easy-to-make patterns for everything from a stylish bag to a slinky evening frock, Yeah I Made it Myself, is perfect if you've always wanted to make your own clothes but weren't sure where to start. A delightful and inspiring book.' (IMAGE MAGAZINE (June '06) )
'This bright, funny manual for making and customising your own clothes is an excellent starter guide for aspiring home fashionistas, especially those on a budget.' (SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE (July 2006) )
'a great reminder that sewing should above all else be about fun, fashion and wanting to be an individual. Eithne's fresh, relaxed approach is based on starting with a funky fabric, a simple project, some very basic equipment, and learning new skills as and when needed... Eithne's hilarious adventures along the way make this entertaining reading, and her contagious enthusiasm is sufficient to encourage even the most reticent seamstress to give it a go!' (SEWING WORLD (August) )
'With retro charm, this book is a must for anyone passionate about clothes. The ideas are accessible and adaptable, with top tips for everything from sourcing material to alternatives to hemming.' (TONIC MAGAZINE (1.10.06) **** )
'It's laid out as a sequence of projects, in which Farry demonstrates a real, rare gift for clear instructions; converting finger action into bullet-pointed prose is not easy. She gives sound advice on the minimum basic kit required...an excellent checklist to diagnose what caused which mechanical snarl-up, with the fine motto DO NOT FEAR THE SEWING MACHINE. She has a fab eye for a remnant, to judge from the shirt print on page 16, and her list of style icons is indeed stylish.' (Vera Rule THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY (21.5.06) )
'The tone of the book is all fun and girly froth...the instructions are clear,and the optimism that you really will be able to knock up your own dress is boundless.' (TIME OUT (24-31 May 2006) )
'Packed with easy-to-make patterns for everything from a stylish bag to a slinky evening frock, Yeah I Made it Myself, is perfect if you've always wanted to make your own clothes but weren't sure where to start. A delightful and inspiring book.' (IMAGE MAGAZINE (June '06) )
'This bright, funny manual for making and customising your own clothes is an excellent starter guide for aspiring home fashionistas, especially those on a budget.' (SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE (July 2006) )
'a great reminder that sewing should above all else be about fun, fashion and wanting to be an individual. Eithne's fresh, relaxed approach is based on starting with a funky fabric, a simple project, some very basic equipment, and learning new skills as and when needed... Eithne's hilarious adventures along the way make this entertaining reading, and her contagious enthusiasm is sufficient to encourage even the most reticent seamstress to give it a go!' (SEWING WORLD (August) )
'With retro charm, this book is a must for anyone passionate about clothes. The ideas are accessible and adaptable, with top tips for everything from sourcing material to alternatives to hemming.' (TONIC MAGAZINE (1.10.06) **** )
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Yeah, I Made it Myself is all about DIY fashion, aimed at women who are passionate about clothes, and would love to create something of their own, but who are unsure of how to get started. Farry isn't a fashion designer, or professional seamstress, but she can cobble together a DIY summer wardrobe faster than you can say pearl-two. She's made most of her own clothes for years, to much acclaim. When people learn she makes her own clothes they say, 'I wish I could do that.' And her immediate response is, 'You easily could, I could teach you in a few hours'. For a few months, when she was a contributing editor at Elle, she ran a featurette that showed how to make key catwalk accessories using stuff bought from the local haberdashery. The feature was very popular -- the basic premise being 'if I can do it, anyone can'. The ideas are accessible and adaptable -- it's all about creating an individual look, experimenting with ideas and laughing if it all goes a bit lopsided. Innovative, young designers will provide insider tips. There will also be inspirational, crafty tales from friends who've come up with their own easy-to-make designs, despite not having a fashion degree. Yeah, I Made it Myself is going to be practical, with pom-poms.
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Some girls have crafty grandmothers; the rest of us learnt to sew at school. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
modern book, traditional reader....,
By veganini (Lincolnshire, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yeah, I Made it Myself: DIY Fashion for the Not Very Domestic Goddess (Hardcover)
I bought this book after a friend recommended it (raved about it actually!) but I also bought 'S.E.W. Sew Everything Workshop' at the same time. It turns out they're both for completely different schools of students. This one's more for the 'I need to know the basics but can't stand following instructions' type of seamstress, whereas 'S.E.W.' is more for the person who wants/needs to know the ins/outs of EVERYthing and be shown how to create every article in detailed step-by-step directions.
Personally, I'm the latter so found the whole 'draw, cut, sew - ta da!' approach of this book too lacking for my needs, but I know my friend would find the intricate details of the book I prefer to be far too frustrating. So, depending on your own preferred learning method - this may well be the book for you! I did find this book very inspiring. It totally demystified the world of sewing and definitely gave me motivation to begin. The general explanations of, say, how to hem are very clear and easy and make you feel just as the author intends: that you can pick up some fabric right now and create! There's also some great little bits at the back of the book too such as sections on how to knit :) and how to make your own felt! A great addition but not enough on it's own for students like me.
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for people who are rubbish at sewing, but full of ideas,
By Helen (Yorkshire, UK.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yeah, I Made it Myself: DIY Fashion for the Not Very Domestic Goddess (Hardcover)
This book is not like the frightening sewing books where you have to have crazy things like patterns, and know-how. I knocked up my first dress in an afternoon, hand sewn cos I don't have a sewing machine, and I dare say that Karen O would be proud!
I went to a party the other week and I saw that someone gave the birthday girl a purse that they had made based on the ideas from this book, (they didn't say so, but I recognised the design!) and the birthday girl was really pleased to recieve it.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made me want to start sewing again,
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This review is from: Yeah, I Made it Myself: DIY Fashion for the Not Very Domestic Goddess (Hardcover)
This book is a breath of fresh air. I've actually been knitting and sewing for over 20 years but have gradually stopped during the last few years as the selection of fabrics and patterns seems to have got less and less inspiring and so many knitting and sewing shops have closed down.
Reading this book made me realise I don't have to stick rigidly to patterns or the fabrics they recommend. I can't wait to start scouring the charity shops for old curtains and bits of wool. Thank you Eithne!
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