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

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Im our round up of the best sewing books we’ve included popular titles from the Great British Sewing Beeand Reader's Digest alongside projects that will test your hand sewing and sewing machine skills. From making interactive soft toys for babies to on-trend home accessories, stylish childrenswear and creating your own ‘me made’ wardrobe, there’s something for everyone. Sew You Can encourages its pupils to follow ‘indie’ patterns from British designers, manufactured in small batches by UK companies. We can't wait for this sewing book to be published, it features all kinds of soft furnishing projects just in time to make ahead of spring cleaning your home. Projects include blinds, bed throws and table linen – all made by hand using your favourite fabrics and sewing machine. Serena Baker first discovered the joy of sewing things together as a teenager, just when her family was tearing apart. In her new book, Serena Sews, the Scot who won The Great British Sewing Bee last year while juggling the demands of medical school, explains how the old family sewing machine became a source of comfort and solace.

Serena Sews: How to Make Beautiful, Interchangeable Serena Sews: How to Make Beautiful, Interchangeable

Really talented sewers have fairy dust that they throw over the garment and it doesn’t look like it has been touched by a human hand. That’s what Serena’s sewing is like.’– Esme Young

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The former teacher, who is also set to launch crochet and knitting classes, added: “It is friendly and fun, and the tutors are lovely. You can’t do anything wrong, you can’t break the sewing machines. You don’t ever need to feel apprehensive or nervous. You’re here to relax.” You can’t have too many sewing books! They’re a great way to practise your sewing skills and with Christmas around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which sewing books you’d like to add to your Santa wish list. The Great British Sewing Bee final is approaching Credit: BBC What does the winner of The Great British Sewing Bee get? Meet the softly-spoken fashionista Amanda Gilfedder, whose former colleagues at Holy Family Primary School in Mossend, Bellshill, were instrumental in persuading her to take a leap of faith and exit education to launch her own classroom concept – teaching people how to sew. 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.

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Dundee fans of hit BBC show The Great British Sewing Bee will get the chance to meet its youngest winner next week. Ahh Rowley, far right in pink, beat the other series one contestants to be crowned the first ever |Sewing bee winner Credit: Handout 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. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shownIt doesn’t matter if you have never sewn before, or if you haven’t done so for a long time,” reassured Amanda, whose students come from Cumbernauld, Airdrie and Coatbridge, Motherwell and Wishaw, Hamilton and East Kilbride – as well as from as far afield as Cumbria, the Isle of Bute, Peebles and Edinburgh. It’s a creative outlet – ‘me’ time, out of the house. Most people are not in creative jobs, so this is their opportunity to be creative.

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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 to:

By March, she’d signed a lease and transformed the blank canvas into two bright, airy and contemporary studios, five-times the size of her Brandon House unit. 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. Eloise is an enthusiastic participant of the kids’ classes, which have also been attended by a young boy who made puppets by hand, and wanted to up-skill to machine stitching. When people come, in, they always have a story,” said Amanda, mum to Grace, 11, and nine-year-old Ella. 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?

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Venturing beyond the comfort zone of designing kids’ clothing – a line which frees creators of the measuring and fitting complications “boobs and bums” present – Amanda’s dazzling creations for women became increasingly adventurous, more dramatic. I thought about how amazing it would be if sewing was my job, but I didn’t enjoy the commercial aspect. Comedian Sara Pascoe was announced as the new host of the show last September, replacing fellow comedian Joe Lycett. Sewing is also a skill that can help you become a more sustainable crafter – there are so many ways you can use fabric you already have at home and upcycle them into new items. From old curtains and towels to tablecloths and throws, you can use fabrics from soft furnishings in scrap fabric projects using techniques like patchwork or quilting, make fabric jewellery or even small purses and toys.Initially, she toyed with the idea of renting a shop unit – but 10-year leases and the associated financial ties didn’t appeal. Forget fast fashion and cheap trends - Serena Baker is here to help you craft the sustainable wardrobe of your dreams!" We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below. People have come here, made items of clothing and gone on to wear them on holiday and to weddings, and they’ve made clothing for their kids,” said Amanda, who gets great satisfaction from the rewards her students reap from their new-found love of sewing. Learn how to sew fun sensory toys for children that will spark their imagination and keep them engaged and occupied. Making a project from this sewing book will make for a really special gift for parents of young children. Projects are suitable for babies through to toddlers.