Menopause Makes

Empowering Sewing Projects to Relax Your Mind, Cool Your Body and Ignite Your Creativity

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Beskrivning

Sew your way through the menopause with creativity, confidence and a joyful riot of colour! Discover 10 beginner-friendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends.Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using them: the act of sewing can help to curb brain fog and anxiety, while the finished pieces will keep you cool, relieve insomnia, and hopefully inspire some pampering and self-care.Here's what you'll find inside:An introduction to the menopause, and the benefits of crafting on wellbeing, from Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP), who specializes in menopause and lifestyle medicine at the world-renowned Newson Health Clinic.10 unique sewing projects designed to ease the various physical and mental discomforts that come with menopause, from insomnia and memory loss to brain fog;Full-size pull-out patterns to make creating the garments easy;Inspiring photos, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations to guide you through each project;A handy chapter on essential sewing techniques for both beginners or for those needing a crash course;Designer spotlights, celebrating a range of female indie fabric designers whose fabrics have been used throughout the book: Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice Caroline.This vibrant book from sewing experts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh is here to transform how you experience this important life transition. These 10 fabulous projects will help you to rediscover joy and creativity when peri-menopause and menopause seem to take the reins.Whether you're a sewing newbie or dusting off old skills, Jenni and Kay have crafted beginner-friendly projects that are as practical as they are beautiful. Whip up a chic potion pouch for those essential pick-me-ups, or an elegant eye mask to banish sleepless nights. Stay cool and stylish with a breezy cover-up, or find moments of calm in slow-stitching a charming log-cabin placemat.Menopause Makes is both a celebration of creativity and an invitation to self-care. Sew away the symptoms and stitch together a new chapter of confidence and craftiness!A word from Jenni and Kay:We’re so glad you’ve discovered our book! Its mission is to bring colour and creativity into the lives of women experiencing peri-menopause and menopause; to build their skills and confidence in sewing, and to make projects that have the ability to positively impact their mood and daily lives.Each project in this book provides a hand-made solution to the challenges faced during this massive hormonal shift, and is designed to be both functional and fun.Together, we hope to make a foggy time feel clearer, and counter any feelings of loneliness and isolation by building a strong, creative community of ‘Menopausal Makers’ around the world. #menopausemakes #creativemenopause

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-03-14
Mått:206 x 262 x 23 mm
Vikt:908 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:152
Förlag:Search Press Ltd
ISBN:9781800922549

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Mer om författaren

Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh are experienced sewing and quilting teachers based in Yorkshire, UK, and they’re on a mission to empower women through sewing, one stitch at a time! In writing this book, they are determined to help women navigate the menopause through stitching, inspiring confidence and creativity when both can fall on the back burner. This dynamic duo love teaching both online and in person, and they travel the globe producing online textile workshops for Quilt Folk magazine and produce their own patterns. Jenni is the author of the bestselling Quilting with Liberty Fabrics ISBN 9781940655468.To learn more about the authors, and to see more of their work, visit:Website: www.jenniandkaycreate.co.ukInstagram: @jenniandkaycreateYouTube: @jenniandkaycreateFacebook: @jenniandkaycreate

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I just adore this book!!It is informative and supportive about the menopause and it's impact on the lives of women, while offering brilliant sewing support with some lovely projects. The book begins with a definition of what the menopause is and how it effects women in many ways, followed by the personal experiences of the two authors.In addition to guidance on sewing materials, tools, colours, instructions and projects, the book is interspersed with inspirational quotations from powerful women.The book is an A4 hardback edition, and at £20, is excellent value for money. The paper is good quality with lovely, bright photographs to accompany each project, which are suitable for both beginners and more experienced sewists as they battle through ‘brain fog’. Each project is given a title that will resonate with menopausal women, while also adding a little humour as they navigate this complex time of their lives. I particularly like the ‘Memory Loss’ project, which is a ‘Basket For Lost Things’!The projects are both interesting and useful, with clear instructions, recommendations and support. The book also contains a useful envelope at the back which contains pattern sheets that can you can use over and over.Even if you don't make any of the projects, which I am sure you will, it can be read as an inspirational book, with support from strong women.I just loved it.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsContentsIntroductionWhat is the menopause?How to read this bookMaterials & ToolsPROJECTSSymptom 1: Insomnia = SleepmaskSymptom 2: Memory Loss = Basket for Lost ThingsSymptom 3: Low Mood = Weekend ToteSymptom 4: Dry, Itchy Skin = Zipped Potion PouchSymptom 5: Stress = Mindful Hand-pieced Log cabinSymptom 6: Brain Fog = Rest-up PillowSymptom 7: Anxiety = Relaxation BlanketSymptom 8: Hot Flushes = Wafty KaftanSymptom 9: Butter Fingered = Maker’s ApronSymptom 10: Night Sweats = Cooling BlanketTechniques & TipsIndexCopyright & editions notice