Sewing is often taught with a focus on making something finished. But behind every creation is a set of techniques shaped by culture, community, materials, and purpose.
Around the World in 80 Sews explores sewing through that lens; part reference, part project book, and part global expedition. You’ll discover Japanese Sashiko, Ghanaian Kente weaving, British Dorset buttons, and even techniques designed for extreme Antarctic conditions. This book brings together eighty sewing and textile techniques from around the globe, along with short projects to try at home.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Luke-Matthew Iveson
“You might know me from winning The Great British Sewing Bee (Season 10), or maybe from making clothes for strangers I meet. Either way, I’m a maker, designer and teacher who’s obsessed with sewing, textiles, and learning new things.”
Sewing is often taught with a focus on making something finished. But behind every creation is a set of techniques shaped by culture, community, materials, and purpose.
Around the World in 80 Sews explores sewing through that lens; part reference, part project book, and part global expedition. You’ll discover Japanese Sashiko, Ghanaian Kente weaving, British Dorset buttons, and even techniques designed for extreme Antarctic conditions. This book brings together eighty sewing and textile techniques from around the globe, along with short projects to try at home.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Luke-Matthew Iveson
“You might know me from winning The Great British Sewing Bee (Season 10), or maybe from making clothes for strangers I meet. Either way, I’m a maker, designer and teacher who’s obsessed with sewing, textiles, and learning new things.”
