Sewing without a Pattern cover

Sewing without a Pattern

by Phyllis Ficarotta

64 Things to sew. Supposedly you can make any in 60 minutes, but that is just the sewing time. You take a few measurements, draw directly onto the fabric, cut the pieces, and then sew. Most items are figure-skimming. The cape pattern is foolproof, but takes awhile to draw out properly. The straight skirt has an elastic waist and probably one can make it in an hour. Skirts, capes, a-line dress, kimono.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?