Radical Sewing is a practical and empowering guide to making your own clothes. Author Kate Weiss walks you through the essentials of garment sewing—everything from choosing a machine and sewing a secure button to adding pockets and tailoring clothes to fit your body.
With clear illustrations and approachable advice, Weiss encourages you to experiment, make mistakes, and break a few rules along the way. Suitable for all skill levels, body types, and genders, this book invites you to take control of your wardrobe and enjoy the process of making something truly your own.
Written by: Kate Weiss
Published by: Microcosm Publishing
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Further Reading: Microcosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor based in Portland, OR, and Cleveland, OH. Since 1996, they’ve been making books and zines that empower readers through DIY skills, self-care, and social justice—always with a focus on creativity, accessibility, and marginalized voices. Printed in the U.S. and built on a foundation of passion and purpose, Microcosm continues to challenge conventional publishing from the ground up.
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. To learn how mending and repairing your clothes contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle and contributes to the slow fashion movement, we invite you to read our "Make it Do: Sewing & Mending a More Sustainable Lifestyle" blog.
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