A must have and I rarely think that.
This is a wonderful guide for people who do not wish to commit to a sewing machine.
It is for a levels of sewers, especially total beginners and slightly less advanced ones.
Everything from materials to patterns, techniques and tips are well explained and illustrated.
There is even a mention of games (that was cute).
My only minor criticism is that a small number of the items sewn did not appeal to me in their style, but mostly because of the fabric and colours used in the example. But their techniques and patterns were great nevertheless. The jean, the hoodie, the button up shirt were awesome and will try making them soon.
For the denim jacket, skirt and the t shirt, I wish the photos and colours were different (more snappy, catchy and clear). This is somewhat a matter of personal taste, but also, it is to make the item stand out for everyone.

Such a great book for those of us who want to sew their own clothing. I love that it's all hand sewing, it's so contemplative and relaxing to make something literally with you own hands.

Plus a great way to pass the time that doesn't involve a screen!

Tells you how to take your measurements, how to fit your pieces to your body, and how to create a pattern.

Once you know these things you can create anything! I cannot wait to put it into practice, and I am sure that I will be returning to this book over and over for years to come.

This is a fantastic resource. It is very detailed in all the right stitches to use with hand sewing (hint — not the stitch I always used), how to make your patterns, supplies and more. There are detailed instructions on how to make your own T-shirt, gathered skirt, leggings, jean jacket, button up shirt, hoodie, underwear and even jeans.

This is one of those books that is so detailed on how to do things right that I realized I am not that well suited for it because I am inherently lazy with a short attention span. 😉 I prefer books that are more along the lines of ˋlook what you can do in an hour; it’s not perfect but it’s fun and easy.´

I also am always looking for books that will teach me how to make my style of clothes (basically fairy) that will fit my excessively tiny (under 5 feet ), curvy body. These patterns are very boxy, utilitarian and practical. They seem quite comfortable and standard, just not the type of clothes that would make it worth the effort for me.

I also like to reuse and repurpose, and would have liked information on using oversized shirts, sheets, ruined clothes, etc. as materials.

That said, that’s just me. I love the diversity of models and how thoroughly every step is laid out. It will be a perfect book for people who want to start hand sewing their own clothes and want to make standard clothing.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.

As someone who has yet to learn how to machine sew, I was so thrilled to pick up this book and learn more about handsewing. This book is a wealth of knowledge and an absolutely fantastic resource for anyone interested in learning more about handsewing. I am feeling a lot more confident about growing my own wardrobe with handmade pieces even though I'm still currently unable to machine sew! This book has truly opened up so much for me!

This has officially jumped to THE book I will recommend to anyone wanting or even considering hand sewing!

While I love sewing, my sewing machine is my best friend. However I've always found the concept and history of hand sewing fascinating.
I picked up this book in more of a curious, intellectual capacity.
I finished this book with my hands itching to pick up a needle, thread, and create my own hand sewn wardrobe!

This is a wonderful resource for someone looking to get into hand sewing clothing. I machine sew some, and have made a few garments, but getting into hand sewing has been so enjoyable. Something about taking your time creating something is almost meditative. The book is laid out very nicely, it’s very pleasing to look at and not at all overwhelming. The instructions are super clear, and the photography is very pretty. I will totes buy a physical copy of this.

The Handsewn Wardrobe is a really extensive book all about sewing. This book is especially good for beginners, but would also be good for more advanced sewers. There is information about patternmaking, sewing, and fabric. There are also some great patterns as well. The instructions are very clear and thorough. The photos and diagrams are also very helpful. Overall, I learned a lot from this book, and I feel like it helped me advance my sewing skill. I would recommend this book.

This very straightforward guide makes hand sewing garments seem extremely doable - also includes a lot of patternmaking information. It does seem to ramp up in difficulty pretty quick though, from very simple tops to woven buttondowns to jeans!

"The Handsewn Wardrobe" is a user friendly guide to making your own clothes without the use of a sewing machine.
As a keen sewist, I didn't initially see the appeal in hand sewing over using my sewing machine but after reading this book, I've been won over by the charm of hand sewn garments and their special imperfections.
I really enjoyed the different methods and stitches and they will be a useful reference for hand finishing my garments. I'd love to try and handsew a garment.
The pattern drafting seems easy to follow. I have never drafted a pattern from scratch before, but have followed the pattern for the boxy top easily enough. I think some of the terminology might not be easy to follow for complete beginners but can be worked out.
"The Handsewn Wardrobe" is a great resource for anyone interested in creating their clothing. Whether a beginner or an experienced sewist, this book offers something for everyone.

This was a great, informative guide! Handsewing is a skill that not a ton of people have, and a lot of people aren't sure where to even start. This book was a great guide. It was easy to understand, had helpful images and diagrams, and was easy to follow and has some great starter projects. I appreciated the inclusivity and different body types and kinds of people that were used to model the projects too!

Overall an excellent guide.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this advanced reader's copy and the opportunity to this early. Review has been posted on Waterstones and Amazon.

An informative compendium. Great guideline and very good for every beginner