Author(s): Carol Jessop

Crafts & Hobbies

Sewers no longer have to be hemmed in by traditional patterns. The "Sew What!" series introduces a whole new sewing style - free-form, improvisational, and self-expressive. With no prior experience, crafty young women can now create simple, colourful wearables using not much more than a tape measure, some fabric, and a basic machine.In this adventurous new world of sewing, it's all about the fabric, and fleece is the perfect choice for the creative sew-what woman. Soft, luxurious, incredibly forgiving, and relatively inexpensive, fleece is the fabric of a new generation. It doesn't fall apart easily, needs no edge hemming and comes in bright colours and contemporary patterns. And fleece isn't just for outerwear any longer! Lighter weights and finer finishes are wonderful choices for creating snug, casual indoor clothing.Designers Carol Jessop and Chaila Sekora have created 30 fleecy projects with endless possibilities for personal variations. Plush hats, scarves, wraps, and jackets fulfil the original purpose of fleece - superior outdoor warmth when cold weather hits.