The Complete Idiot's Guide To Sewing covers everything from sewing on a button and hemming to making pillows and drapes to designing and making a whole wardrobe. This book is the perfect resource for beginners or more experienced seamstresses and tailors who need a refresher course before tackling new projects. You'll find tips and shortcuts on using patterns and fabrics, supplies and tools, sewing machines, and more.
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Lydia Willis is a New York-based literary agent who sidelines as a seamstress, specializing in home accents, fancy pajamas, and elegant dresses.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
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Disappointed overall . . .,
This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing (Paperback)
After buying my first sewing machine I wanted a book to teach me the basics. Unfortunately I found this book to be haphazardly organized, putting some techniques in the front of the book that I, as a beginner, was not ready to use or learn. Sidebars and diagrams can be helpful when used properly, but there were so many in this book that they were distracting. I found the section on how to organize your sewing space to be useful, but otherwise, I'm still looking for a good book on sewing basics. This isn't it.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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As an advanced dressmaker, I found this book very informative. I teach sewing classes, and would recommend The Idiot's Guide to Sewing to my students. It is well written, and gives very comprehensive descriptions of almost everything to do with sewing. Anyone in the market for a detailed sewing book should consider this upbeat, contemporary, humorous book. It is written in the usual Idiot's style which means, it has side comments that are note-worthy, but often missing in other written formats. If you are looking to learn how to sew, begin with this book, and I can assure you, you may not need another.
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I am an absolute beginner, and I am so glad I found this book. I mean it, I can't say enough good things about it. First of all, the author writes with a sense of humor; it's like having a buddy sitting next to you, giving you great advice and laughing with (not at) you for your mistakes, and sharing her own early sewing disasters. Each chapter starts with a list of what will be included, and ends with a follow-up that hits all the important points. Then there are little boxes throughout, that remind the reader of definitions, recommend items to buy for a particular project, or warn of common mistakes. Ms. Wills assumes you know absolutely NOTHING about sewing, which is so great, because she explains EVERYTHING! For the beginner, this book absolutely takes the fear out of sewing! I've been keeping it right next to my new sewing machine as I tackle my first project, checking it often, and I highly, highly recommend it.Follow up: I made a shirt!! This is so cool!
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Whenever anyone thinks about sewing, the image of a sewing machine immediately pops up-but before you get to the machine, you've got to have a clear idea about what supplies are involved in any project. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blindhem stitch, buttonhole feature, tissue pattern pieces, baby hem, anything sewn, centered zipper, invisible zipper, fabric fullness, basting tape, sewing space, buttonhole twist, presser feet, pattern envelope, seam finish, zipper foot, stitch length, commercial patterns, zigzag stitch, seam allowance, sleeve cap, home sewn, press cloth, sewing tips, button placement, bobbin case Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sew Far, Sew Good, Noteworthy Notions, Sew You Were Saying, The Least You Need, Shear Essentials, Basic Techniques, The Ace of Baste, Time Saves Nine, Tissue Issues, Understanding Commercial Patterns, Ironing Out the Wrinkles, The Bottom Line, Aunt Tillie, Fitting Finale, Fray Check, Scotch Magic, Sewing Tips, Trade Secrets New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Whenever anyone thinks about sewing, the image of a sewing machine immediately pops up-but before you get to the machine, you've got to have a clear idea about what supplies are involved in any project. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blindhem stitch, buttonhole feature, tissue pattern pieces, baby hem, anything sewn, centered zipper, invisible zipper, fabric fullness, basting tape, sewing space, buttonhole twist, presser feet, pattern envelope, seam finish, zipper foot, stitch length, commercial patterns, zigzag stitch, seam allowance, sleeve cap, home sewn, press cloth, sewing tips, button placement, bobbin case Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sew Far, Sew Good, Noteworthy Notions, Sew You Were Saying, The Least You Need, Shear Essentials, Basic Techniques, The Ace of Baste, Time Saves Nine, Tissue Issues, Understanding Commercial Patterns, Ironing Out the Wrinkles, The Bottom Line, Aunt Tillie, Fitting Finale, Fray Check, Scotch Magic, Sewing Tips, Trade Secrets New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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