fold & gather
michelle thompson designs books while listening to vintage vinyl and indulging in cold-brewed iced coffee. she also spends time exploring her new surroundings in the san francisco bay area and is always eager to head off on a bike ride or photo stroll. here are some her projects. (psst … for a more bookish experience, flip through a few samples
here.)
Hardcover cover for The Colette Sewing Handbook. (Interior spreads included after the click-through.)
Sarai Mitnick’s The Colette Sewing Handbook teaches the 5 fundamentals to completing a perfect sewing project: a great plan, a great pattern, a great fit, a great fabric and a great finish. The book also includes 5 original Colette Patterns designs in sizes 0–18.
Design: Michelle Thompson. Art Direction: Sarai Mitnick of Colette Patterns. Photography: Lisa Warninger. Photo Styling: Chelsea Fuss. Hair & Make-Up: Kassandra Sommerville.
Title page spread:
Table of Contents spread:
Opening spread for “A Precise Pattern” chapter:
Opening spread for “Taffy Blouse” project:
An instructional spread for “Taffy Blouse” project:
