Menopause Makes - Jenni Smith

From sewing experts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh, Menopause Makes is a hardback sewing book created to support women through peri-menopause and menopause with 10 beginner-friendly projects. Designed as a practical and creative outlet, it combines wearable and accessory makes with clear guidance, making it well suited whether you are completely new to sewing or returning after time away.

Inside, you’ll find an introduction to the menopause and the benefits of crafting on wellbeing from Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP), who specialises in menopause and lifestyle medicine at Newson Health Clinic. Each project is presented with inspiring photography, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations, alongside a chapter covering essential sewing techniques. Full-size, full-colour pull-out patterns are included to help make creating the garments straightforward. The book also features designer spotlights celebrating female indie fabric designers Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice Caroline, whose fabrics appear throughout.

Key features

• Hardback format
• 10 sewing projects
• Full-size, full-colour pull-out patterns included
• Step-by-step instructions with colour illustrations
• Essential sewing techniques chapter for beginners or refreshers
• Introduction by Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP) on menopause and crafting on wellbeing
• Designer spotlights featuring Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice Caroline

Specifications

• Authors: Jenni Smith; Kay Walsh
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 14 March 2025
• Pages: 152
• ISBN: 9781800922549

Sizing

204 x 260 x 20 mm

Rackhams Reference : AZMACK96YA