Hi Readers,
Sarah Gunn (from Goodbye Valentino fame) and Julie Starr have authored a second, sewing related book. The first was, of course, The Tunic Bible (see here for details) and I was completely honoured when they asked if they could use some of my images of items I have sewn in their new book, A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing.
This is not a book of sewing patterns (although one pattern is included; more on that in a moment). This is a book which will educate and inspire you to sew items to create a classic wardrobe. The book covers 5 garments (skirts, tops, dresses, pants and outerwear), with an additional chapter on menswear pajamas and wraps (30 garments in total). Each chapter covers different classic styles of that particular garment (e.g. outwear covers jeans-style jackets, blazers, trench coats and french jackets) and gives you some history, characteristics, sewing tips and fabric suggestions, as well as suggestions on how to style the garment and fashion icons who wore the garment well. It’s a fascinating and enjoyable read and completely encapsulates Sarah’s and Julie’s own style.
The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with whimsical illustrations by illustrator Beth Briggs and it’s refreshing to see a variety of body shapes and skin tones represented, and that also includes the the garment gallery which features lots of familiar faces from the sewing blogging community.
As mentioned the book also includes a full size pull out pattern for a Modern Classic Pencil Skirt which comes in sizes 2 – 22. All in all, this is a fabulous book which any stylish sewist needs in their library!
I have one copy of A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing to giveaway. This giveaway is open to anyone, worldwide, although if you live outside the USA you will receive a digital copy of the book. The giveaway is going to close at 8am GMT Monday 9th December 2019 to allow entries from other time zones. Sorry for the short window but that is why I have extended the time frame slightly. Just leave a comment down below and make sure you have used a email that I can contact you through to receive your prize.
There is also a blog tour featuring the following blogging superstars! Go visit their blogs or find them on Instagram to find out more on their thoughts and to enter the giveaway more times.
Blog Tour
December 2 Lori VanMaanen
Blog girlsinthegarden.net
Instagram @girlsinthegarden
December 3 Andrea Birkan
Instagram @andreabirkan
December 4 Anita Morris
Blog anitabydesign.com
Instagram @anitabydesign
December 5 Karen Helm
Blog fiftydresses.com
Instagram @fiftydresses
December 6 Alex Florea
Blog sewrendipity.com
Instagram @sewrendipity
December 7 Cennetta Burwell
Blog themahoganystylist.blogspot.com
Instagram @mahoganystylist
December 7 Lucy van Doorn
Blog myloveaffairwithsewing.com
Instagram @myloveaffairwithsewing
December 8 Manju Nittala
Blog sewmanju.com
Instagram @sewmanju
December 8 Dorcas Ross
Instagram @lonestarcouture
Good luck!
This giveaway has now closed.
sewmanju 
Thank you for your review! I’m super excited about this book and have been waiting for it to be available for the past 8 months! Your featured dress looks amazing!
Thank you for your review, Manju. I followed Sarah and Julie’s launch of their first book and was excited to see their second book. I agree that it would be essential reading for those of us cultivating a wardrobe! I love perusing books about sewing, design and style. You certainly deserve a place in a book like this. I read each one of your posts and draw great inspiration from your stylish, well fitting, on trend makes!
Oooh! I am so happy to see u being featured on the book. And I really hope I win it!!!
This looks gorgeous, perfect for sitting on the sofa with a cuppa😀. Thank you for this chance to win a copy 😀 and congratulations on being a part of it.
Starr and Gunn are at it again! Book sounds like a success already. I need to get my hands on one as well!
Your featured dress is one of my favourites you’ve sewn. Thank you for the review. Looks very interesting. Can’t wait to have a good look.
How awesome that you are featured in this book! You are an inspiration to me and many other the sewist who wants to further their sewing skills.
Thank you for the review. I would love to receive a copy!
Congratulations on being featured, and thank you for the giveaway! Certainly seems like an interesting book that will help curate my wardrobe!
Sewmanju, I love your blog and have been a fan for a number of years! I’d love a copy of this book.
Many thanks, jeffifer
Thank you for this offer! Looks like a great stylish book!
This was a surprise of a post! If I don’t win, I will purchase the book, because I want to get back to sewing again. I used to sew as a girl, quite often, but I haven’t done much as an adult.
I hope to win this! If not it’s on my Christmas list. Thank you for this opportunity!!!
You have great style! Of course they wanted you in their book.
Great review – and your photo in it is stunning. I would love some help cultivating a curated self made wardrobe and this book looks perfect
This looks like it would be a great resource for those of us moving away from just sewing clothes to trying to build a working wardrobe. The illustrations are adorable and it’s great how they used the sewing community, too.
What a wonderfully illustrated book. Your pink dress is a stunning example of a timeless classic garment. Would love to see more of this book!
It’s wonderful that this book features several beautiful women of different backgrounds.
What a great honor. I have been following you for a couple of years now. Sew happy for your accomplishment. Please add me to the giveaway. Thank you
Congratulations on being a part. Love your dress.
Congratulations on your love of sewing & creativity being recognized. Isn’t it wonderful to be seen as a class act?!
Thank you for the give-a-way opportunity!
Their other book was great so I’m sure this one is too!
Congrats!! in being in the book, your style has surely inspired me!
All the reviews on the book are so positive. Congratulations on being included. Your sewing is such an inspiration to me.
The book looks interesting! I purchased the Tunic Bible a few years ago, and has helped me understand how perfecting just one pattern’s fit could lead to endless sewing options.
Congratulations on being included in this new book by Sarah and Julie. It looks so neat – I can’t wait to get a copy. Of course winning one would be so nice!!
It looks fabulous. Your pink dress is gorgeous.
I can’t wait to read this book and be inspired! I love your look
Congrats on being featured, you look lovely in the pink dress, (as you do in everything you make). I have this book on my wish list and if it is as good as the Tunic Bible then it will be worth the wait.
Classic is my style so I’m very much looking forward to this.
i’m a big fan of sarah’s makes and would love a copy of her book–anne
Congrats on being part. Nice dress.
Congratulations on being featured! I would love to win a (digital) copy of the book.
I love the colour of your dress. I’ve followed your blog for a number of years and really like it as you make such a wide variety of different styles and look elegant in almost all of them. I’d love to win this book.
Looks like an interesting book. I appreciate diversity of size, age, and skin tone in illustrations. Makes me feel welcome.
Thank you for your review. I would love to receive a copy.
Pencil skirt fun!
Your Instagram and blog have slowly lured me back into sewing garments. Thanks for this opportunity–the book looks incredibly helpful.
Congratulations on being featured in the book. Please enter me in the drawing.
Thanks for the review. It sounds as if it will be a good guide to having a solid wardrobe. Thanks for the book giveaway!
How exciting! Please enter me!
Looks like a wonderful a wonderful resource for tips for sewing and dressing in a classic way.
*Sew* exciting to be included in this book, congratulations! It looks like an amazing book for any sewing library.
Hi, I’d love to be entered in the drawing. I always enjoy your blog.
Such a fun book! I’ve admired Sarah’s style since she began blogging. Thank you for hosting a giveaway.
This looks like such an interesting book. Your entry in it is really lovely. Thanks for the opportunity to read about it and possibly win a copy.
Nice job! How cool to be one those featured in the book. I’d like to enter to take a better look at it. : )
This is Sew Manju! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Congrats on being featured in the book. I have admired Sarah and Julie ever since I joined Pattern Review and I admire all those sewers who blog.