{"product_id":"the-art-of-slow-sewing-emily-symons-9798181735460","title":"The Art of Slow Sewing: 30 Mindful Techniques for Creating Handmade Garments That Fit Beautifully and Last a Lifetime.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the secret to a wardrobe you actually love wasn't buying more - but sewing better?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world driven by fast fashion and throwaway clothing, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Slow Sewing\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to do something radical: slow down, pay attention, and make garments that truly last. Author Emily Symons draws on the philosophy of mindful making to show that the finest handmade clothing isn't the product of expensive machines or rare talent - it's the result of patience, precision, and a deep respect for the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross twelve comprehensive chapters and 30 step-by-step projects, you'll master every stage of garment construction - from selecting and prewashing natural fabrics to fitting a muslin, constructing perfect darts, pressing curved seams, and finishing interiors that look as refined as the outside. Whether you're sewing your first elastic-waist linen skirt or tackling a fully lined tailored jacket, every project is designed to teach you not just \u003ci\u003ewhat\u003c\/i\u003e to do, but \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe philosophy of slow fashion and how to apply it to your own making practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to take accurate body measurements and finally achieve garments that fit \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e body - not a size label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe professional pressing techniques that separate polished results from amateur ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 mindful sewing projects ranging from beginner-friendly linen basics to advanced tailored suits and coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric selection wisdom covering natural fibres, weight, drape, shrinkage, and long-term wear behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeam finishing methods - French seams, flat-felled seams, bias binding, and Hong Kong finishing - that keep garments intact for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMending, repair, and storage techniques that extend the life of every handmade piece in your wardrobe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book about sewing faster. It's a book about sewing \u003ci\u003ewell\u003c\/i\u003e - and building a wardrobe of pieces you'll reach for, repair, and cherish for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to trade a cluttered wardrobe of disposable clothing for a considered collection of garments made by your own hands - garments that fit beautifully, age gracefully, and carry real meaning - \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Slow Sewing\u003c\/i\u003e is your complete guide. Add it to your cart today and begin the garment that will still be worth wearing a decade from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Symons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798181735460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.20d","brand":"Emily Symons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874737631487,"sku":"9798181735460","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-slow-sewing-emily-symons-9798181735460","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}