Quadrille Publishing Ltd Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make yourself comfortable sewing with knit fabrics

Book is first class. Full size patterns that u have to trace. I made Freya dress with ruffles in magenta. Being 5'8", I extended length and sleeves by two inches -perfect fit in body. There are so many options. For example the Freya pattern can be made to make a top, dress, ruffle dress, cowl neck dress, polo neck - all with without short/long sleeves. All patterns can be made on a regular sewing machine.....u do not need a serger/overlocker. What you will need is a stretch needle. Watch YouTube reviews and tutorials for inspiration. I simply love this book x

Love this book! Made 3items so farBook

About 1/4 of the book is dedicated to helping you understand stretch fabrics and your sewing machine, to get the best results. The remainder of the book incorporates further techniques, tips and valuable gems of information on sewing and working with different stretch fabrics, as part of making up the garments, for which patterns are provided. There's a range of patterns and you're sure to find something you like, or if you're confident enough, something you can adapt to your style.I've been sewing for many years and steered clear of stretch fabrics, but Tilly's book has given me the confidence to give it a go and I'm optimistic about the results!The only thing to beware is that, although you can achieve results with your standard sewing machine and minimum of a zigzag stitch, it does seem for very stretchy fabrics it's necessary to buy a walking foot.

I’ve only been sewing since January and after successfully completing the separate Coco pattern I bought this book. The patterns are great and the tutorials are so clear for a novice / advanced beginner, but also great for more advanced dressmakers too. Have made the Bibi pinafore and Joni dress. Freya is next on my list. Love it!

Great book.I’m confident sewing stretch fabrics so I was mainly interested in the patterns and not the instructions and tips for sewing.Unlike most other sewing books I’ve purchased, where I only like one or two of the patterns in the book. I love ALL the patterns in Tilly’s STRETCH!Thrilled that I will really be getting my money’s worth out of this one. Would absolutely recommend to any sewing enthusiast.