Sewing for the Home (Singer Sewing Reference Library) [Hardcover]

Cy Decosse (Editor)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Random House Inc (T) (September 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394540522
• ISBN-13: 978-0394540528
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,116,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible resource for a beginner, April 4, 2007

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L. Williams (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sewing for the Home (Singer Sewing Reference Library) (Hardcover)

This book was my first thought when someone recently asked me about learning to sew curtains. I have been sewing clothes since I was in high school (I am thirty-something now) but when I decided to create things for my home I had no idea what to do. I picked up this book at the fabric store and started with a simple comforter cover. After that success, I tried their great pillow instructions. Ever since then, I have made all of my pillowcases and pillows with an overlap closure like the one described in this book, therefore, no need for a zipper, buttons, or Velcro.

The information in this book covers fabric choices, equipment, and explanations for all the stitches you will need. Instructions cover almost everything; curtains, shades, pillows, seat cushions, tablecloths, runners, napkins, comforters, pillows, and bed skirts. I would recommend this book to anyone (male/female) starting to sew for their homes.