May Martin's Sewing Bible

The second of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three gorgeous projects to try at home - Pencil Skirt, Bucket Bag and Shell Blouse - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now she shares her tips and tricks for creating beautiful garments at home, perfect for beginner sewers. Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing e-short, taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible, offers three starter projects for those looking to create their own unique wardrobe. • Star of BBC 2's Great British Sewing Bee and a widely respected member of the Women's Institute, May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. • Re-commissioned for a 2nd series in 2014, GBSB won an average 3m viewers outperforming BBC 2's primetime average share by 70%. • The book is scheduled for autumn following the TV and in time for the Christmas gifting market. • The ultimate sewing bible — this book will be appeal to fans of the TV, a new generation of sewers and the core crafting community. • May will promote fully on publication with events, demos and media interviews. • The TV tie-in to GBSB has now sold 40K TCM. • We've seen with Paul Hollywood's publishing the potential of spin-off titles from judges of Great British Bake Off. We're anticipating similar interest in May's own guide to sewing. • Sewing is the new baking. May's book will help take this to a mass market audience. Competition: Great British Sewing Bee (TV tie-in).

The fourth of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including a delightful array of seasonal-inspired projects from stockings to Christmas decorations just in time for the end-of-year festivities - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now she shares three easy and practical ways to brighten up the home for Christmas, perfect as little additions to the festive home. Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing e-short, taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible, provides three projects to add to the holiday spirit.

The third of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three adorable projects, across a range of difficulties — Hand Puppets, Jersey T-shirt and a Smocked Dress — taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now she shares three projects to try yourself across toys and clothes for children, perfect as thoughtful home-made gifts. Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing e-short, taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible, offers three starter projects for those looking to create beautiful kids' clothes from scratch.

The fifth of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three brilliant ways to improve the home from curtains to cushions – taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now she shares her tips and tricks on making the home even more beautiful, giving readers the chance to transform their home interiors. Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing e-short, taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible, provides three new and exciting ways to decorate the home. • Star of BBC 2's Great British Sewing Bee and a widely respected member of the Women's Institute, May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years.• Re-commissioned for a 2nd series in 2014, GBSB won an average 3m viewers outperforming BBC 2's primetime average share by 70%.• The book is scheduled for autumn following the TV and in time for the Christmas gifting market.• The ultimate sewing bible – this book will be appeal to fans of the TV, a new generation of sewers and the core crafting community.• May will promote fully on publication with events, demos and media interviews.• The TV tie-in to GBSB has now sold 40K TCM.• We've seen with Paul Hollywood's publishing the potential of spin-off titles from judges of Great British Bake Off. We're anticipating similar interest in May's own guide to sewing.• Sewing is the new baking. May's book will help take this to a mass market audience. Competition: Great British Sewing Bee (TV tie-in)

The last of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including fabulous tips for making those difficult sewing techniques easy to master. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. From hems to facings May simplifies some of the trickiest methods in sewing for those already experienced and needing a little extra helping hand in the art of sewing. Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing e-short, taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible, offers three new approaches to some of the more complicated ways of sewing. • Star of BBC 2's Great British Sewing Bee and a widely respected member of the Women's Institute, May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. • Re-commissioned for a 2nd series in 2014, GBSB won an average 3m viewers outperforming BBC 2's primetime average share by 70%. • The book is scheduled for autumn following the TV and in time for the Christmas gifting market. • The ultimate sewing bible — this book will be appeal to fans of the TV, a new generation of sewers and the core crafting community. • May will promote fully on publication with events, demos and media interviews. • The TV tie-in to GBSB has now sold 40K TCM. • We've seen with Paul Hollywood's publishing the potential of spin-off titles from judges of Great British Bake Off. We're anticipating similar interest in May's own guide to sewing. • Sewing is the new baking. May's book will help take this to a mass market audience. Competition: Great British Sewing Bee (TV tie-in)