| Title | : | New Complete Guide to Sewing |
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| ISBN | : | 0762104201 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780762104208 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 |
| Publication | : | First published April 1, 1972 |
New Complete Guide to Sewing Reviews
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Awesome! Really good for beginners in sewing, with clearly-illustrated diagrams and detailed instructions. I liked that it was well-organised, professional and easy-to-digest. A really neat book and the only one you'll need to follow (better to take my words with a pinch of salt and combine this with online resources) to get to a beginner-intermediate level where you can actually engage in your own projects.
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This is an updated version of the earlier Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. Things are rearranged, updated, new information added, and all new illustrations. Although this is a good book, I still prefer the older version!
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This book was recommended to me by an amazing sewer. It is a good reference book for anyone interested in sewing. The publisher lists it as an ultimate stitch and seam reference book. The photos give a clear understanding of what the stitch/seam is supposed to look like and the steps to get there. In addition there are 20 projects that can be made from this book. The projects include-trousers, traditional curtains, a light summer dress, kid's clothes, a beach towel, patchwork bag.
What I liked also in this book were the number of photographs and diagrams showing the stages for the sewing process. I am still learning how to sew so I need as much help as I can when it comes to setting up the pattern and also how to choose the right fabric, how to choose the right pattern size, pattern details that will also help with the fit. -
Unbelievable! What a resource! I borrowed this book, but I'm going to have to buy a copy to have on hand. One of the best sewing books I've come across, especially for making garments. Definitely a good book to have!
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My sewing instructor recommended this book. As a beginner I can see that it has a TON of info in it and has just about everything you need to finish a project; but it is a bit overwhelming as well.
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I felt a little geeky, but I read this book cover to cover. So much information that will prove useful as I work to improve my sewing. I'll keep it right by my sewing table!
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Very informative and user-friendly. Like ✔
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Must have book for all that want to sew. This book covers EVERYTHING you may need, when it comes to sewing.
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Good reference guide.
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This is what I've been looking for! Complete tailoring instructions in an easy to find indexed format. Skills grouped together, but easy to cross-reference and look up. It even had a section on how children's and men's tailoring differes from women tailoring. Extensive explanations of fitting and sizing also were present along with many of the shortcuts that I had found especially useful in Nancy Zieman's book. I definitely want this one as a reference in my personal library. I read the 1995 edition, and there are a few newer than that, but as long as they keep this layout-I'm there! There was even a pretty complete section on home decorating, although not quite as detailed as the "Sewing bible". This gives me much more confidence to start designing my own stuff that will fit *me*...and my children.
ETA: I read the older edition and bought the newest edition. They completely took out the chapter on children's and men's sewing and they seriously cut a huge portion of the home sewing chapter. Bummer. That was the one I needed. oh well, I just checked the old edition back out from the library so I could sew some living room drapes. -
This is the definitive all around sewing resource book. If you are learning how to sew and are wondering which complete sewing book to buy, get this one. The instructions are clear and the illustrations actually make sense. I am constantly pulling this out when I am working on a new technique or old ones that I need to brush up on.
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Invaluable information.. The illustrations are good, but not compelling, and the projects are a little ho hum, but it's a must-have book because it covers everything you might come across while puzzling through almost any sewing project, and it's pretty easy to find a solution even if you don't know what you're looking for or what the necessary techniques are called.
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I bought this book after a lady I took sewing classes off of had an older version. This book is great! It has some really good detail and is fairly easy to follow. A must have book for all those seamstresses out there. It's one of those books that you will continuously read just because it's such a wonderful reference book for all things sewing.
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Way back when I was learning to sew, this was the required book for the class. Of course, this was a couple of editions ago but the guide is essential. I still reference this book when to mentally refresh on a technique I don't usually do.
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The 2002 edition lacks instructions on how to sew invisible zippers, despite 5 references to them in the index. A glaring omission for a basic sewing book.
(The 1976 edition does have diagrams and instructions for invisible zippers; not sure about other editions between 1976-2002.) -
AWESOME book. I reference it daily! Hands-down the best book I've seen if you want to dive into garment sewing... like I wanted to:) But they also show some home decor techniques -- i.e., pillows and curtains. Admittedly, those patterns might need a little altering. They're (adorably) dated.
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Really, really great information!
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the best.
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My go-to guide whenever I run into a sewing problem or need to master a new skill.
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A must buy, borrow, or steal book.
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This book is my go-to for all things sewing. If you sew, you must own it.
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New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest) by Editors of Reader's Digest (2002)
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New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest) by Editors of Reader's Digest (2002)
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New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest) by Editors of Reader's Digest (2002)
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New Complete Guide to Sewing
