**Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-kind guide.** Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, button-up, and jeans, using simple hand-sewing and hand-stitching techniques. **** Author Louisa Owen Sonstroem shares her sustainable, empowering, and portable craft with gentle encouragement and guidance. **Sewists of all experience levels will learn how** Draft a pattern to fit custom measurements. Select and cut fabric. Make nine pieces of clothing with simple hand-sewing techniques. Construct each garment without using a sewing machine.