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Sewing Basics -OSI

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This is one of four must have reference books on my sewing table. It was my first sewing book buy many years ago, and it is still a great reference for things I forget or times when the pattern sheets are not quite clear.
The tone is warm and professional as if the author is a big sister who takes teaching you to sew seriously, but still wants you to have fun and enjoy the process. Some of the clothes are dated, but the techniques are timeless. This book is very detailed step by step for basic garment construction to the point that pattern sheet instructions are almost not needed for many things. For beginners, it is well worth the price new or used.

I am teaching my daughter in law dress making techniques. I looked at several sewing books before I picked this one. I wanted BASIC SEWING knowledge. I learned sewing in school "back in the day" when actual sewing with a machine was taught. I am very happy with this book. From showing how to do bias bindings, to putting in sleeves to do hems it was just what I was looking for!

As a rank beginner in sewing, I checked out a bunch of "how- to" books from two libraries.....10 to be exact, including the readers digest and singer versions. This little book was the best of the lot in my opinion. Clearly written, with nothing extraneous; good pictures and reasonable- looking clothes to make. I made the kimono which turned out well. Am going to get my own copy to keep. Highly recommended.