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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required!

It Starts with a Square: Learn to Sew Your Own Clothes Using Simple Shapes--No Patterns Required!

Wood, Cris

Paperback

Fashion & AccessoriesSewing

Publisher Price: $24.99

ISBN10: 157715875X
ISBN13: 9781577158752
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: Aug 4 2026
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.60
Language: English
Learn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe--starting with a simple square.

Tired of confusing sizing charts and tissue-paper patterns? Discover a beginner-friendly method that's inclusive, modern, and sustainable with It Starts with a Square.

In 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, you'll learn to measure your body and draw each pattern piece directly onto fabric, 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.

Inside, you'll find:

  • Styles You'll Make Again and Again: 17 size-unlimited garments, including tops, skirts, and dresses, plus variations
  • Beginner-Friendly Support: A glossary of sewing terms and beginner FAQs
  • Inspired Ideas for Confident Sewists: Hacks for mixing and matching pattern components
  • Make-It-Your-Own Customizations: Tips on customizing garments for fit and function
  • Inclusive Visuals: Over 200 illustrations and photos, including every project modeled on different body types

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