DIY Style: Sew It Yourself
15 Customizable Projects to Create a Fabulous Wardrobe
Sew an entire wardrobe with teacher and DIY expert, Erica Bunker.
Erica Bunker’s DIY Style is perfect for those intermediate sewers who know the basics but still need some reference material while making projects. Erica shares tips and tricks to help you become better at sewing and serging, and helps you define and curate your personal style. She covers sewing must-haves and supplies, as well as planning out your wardrobe by choosing the best pieces to construct.
This book also offers walkthroughs of 15 projects for style staples, and goes into detail about how to alter patterns to truly personalize your home-sewn clothing. From lingerie to active wear to evening wear, Erica’s collection covers all the basic fashion necessities and her tutorials will help you sew them. Revitalize your wardrobe with personalized items of your own making, and unlock your potential for DIY style!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1
01: Sewing Must-haves
02: Planning Your Wardrobe
03: Supplies
04: Fit
05: Pressing Technique
Part 2
01: Lingerie and Intimates
02: Workout
03: Classic White Shirt
04: Silky Blouse
05: T-Shirt
06: Jeans
07: Pencil Skirt
08: Trousers
09: Blazer
10: Knit Dress
11: Sundress
12: Shorts
13: Long Cardigan
14: Cocktail Dress
15: Coat
My sewing journey began as a child making Barbie clothes on my Holly Hobbie sewing machine. I received more "formal" training in 8th grade Home Economics, where I learned to read commercial home sewing pattern instructions. I hadn't sewn for years, but in 2005 after becoming a stay at home mom, I became a serial hobbyist and fell right back into sewing. For the last 15 years, I've been sharing my sewing adventures and my 99% home sewn wardrobe on my blog: "Erica Bunker DIY Style!" (www.ericabunker.com). During my sewing career, I've had work published in Vogue Patterns Magazine and Threads Magazine, I've been featured in many sewing and craft publications and interviewed on several popular podcasts. I've also had many opportunities to partner with some amazing sewing brands.
My goal as a member of the online sewing community has always been to empower home sewers to look beyond outdated commercial pattern instructions, how to select fine fabrics and teach the fundamentals of creating a luxurious and stylish home-sewn wardrobe.
You can also follow along with me on Instagram at @EricaBunker.
