Readers who love to sew – especially those who know Threads magazine – will have to have this definitive sewing encyclopedia. An incomparable collection of the best sewing information available, this book promises to explain, with trademark thoroughness, the full range of garment sewing techniques. It covers all the bases for anyone who delights in sewing: tools (from sewing machines and sergers to pins and needles); materials (fabrics and threads of all kinds); basic sewing (from seams and seam finishes to hand-sewn stitches); garment construction (top to bottom, inside and out); tailoring techniques (for a professional look); even lingerie techniques, pressing tips, embellishments, and much, much more. Without a doubt, this is the complete sewing answer book.
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The sewing magazine Threads shares its wisdom in Threads Sewing Guide, a compilation of its best information about sewing. The book is intended for users of all sewing levels. It covers supplies, fabrics, fitting techniques and sewing pointers, from creating a seam to hand-stitching a couture garment. It also contains sections about quick fixes and stain removal, useful information even for people who aren’t interested in making their own clothes. –The Modesto Bee
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As a leading source for all things related to garment sewing, Threads magazine is committed to serving sewers of all skill levels and providing the right tools to create functional and fashionable clothing to last a lifetime. Must-have patterns, essential techniques, and expert advice are available at www.threads.com
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you sew a lot, than you probably know why good sewing guides are necessary. A sewing guide provides a reference for how some things are done.
This guide is a good one. It's a weighty volume with lots of photos and instruction for good techniques. From Accordion pleats to Zippers, it's got you covered in those details which turn homemade into handmade. With my daughter just now learning to sew, a current sewing guide was an essential addition to our books.
The diagrams and photographs are very clear, where photos are used, they have contrasting fabrics and thread colors to make construction methods easy to see. The diagrams are easy to follow and the text is clear and understandable.
There is a detailed index in the back for looking up specific techniques, so if you need to learn how to make welted pockets or buttonholes, or you want to look at hemming options, you can find the information quickly.
I recommend this book for beginners who want to take their sewing to the next level and to more advanced sewers who need a good reference for more involved techniques.
This guide is a good one. It's a weighty volume with lots of photos and instruction for good techniques. From Accordion pleats to Zippers, it's got you covered in those details which turn homemade into handmade. With my daughter just now learning to sew, a current sewing guide was an essential addition to our books.
The diagrams and photographs are very clear, where photos are used, they have contrasting fabrics and thread colors to make construction methods easy to see. The diagrams are easy to follow and the text is clear and understandable.
There is a detailed index in the back for looking up specific techniques, so if you need to learn how to make welted pockets or buttonholes, or you want to look at hemming options, you can find the information quickly.
I recommend this book for beginners who want to take their sewing to the next level and to more advanced sewers who need a good reference for more involved techniques.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By D. Gurko
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This includes everything you need to know about sewing. I have been sewing for 40+years and found it to be a just wonderful. It could be used as a text book in helping younger ones to sew. It is also a great reference book. I purchase books of this sort cautiously, I don't want a room filled with basic info. That is why this is perfect for the advanced sewer. I this it was well worth the money spent and the time reading it is not wasted, you learn plenty.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By S W Rankin
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is an excellent reference book for both beginner and advanced sewists. It has clear diagrams and photos to give the reader a good visual guide. This book is a must for all sewing rooms and I constantly refer to it during construction in altering patterns and to get a better tailored finish. This is excellent value for a well thought out reference book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will use this book for the rest of my life
I will be using this book for the rest of my sewing life.I can't wait to really tackle all the information that is in this book
Published 20 hours ago by Eliana Hebrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Threads Sewing Guide
This is a very comprehensive sewing guide. I love the explanations and illustrations. This may well replace some of my older guides.
Published 2 days ago by momsbusy
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
I feel certain if I have any sewing question I will be able to find a comprehensive answer in this well illustrated book
Published 11 days ago by Joan Marblestone
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Threads Sewing Guide
I'm a long time subscriber to Threads magazine and was delighted to find a reference which included sewing tips from the magazine
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Published 21 days ago by Dianne Wade
4.0 out of 5 stars
good beginner book for the basics of sewing
this book was good, however i thought it would have more info on exactly how to alter clothes size and it does not
Published 2 months ago by K. McBreen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sewing Guide
This book is a great resource for even a beginner like me. It gives good info, easy to follow instructions, and helpful photography. It will be a staple in my sewing room.
Published 4 months ago by Jill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid reference book
This book is perfect for a new sewer or someone, like myself, who is starting to make clothing for the first time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jamie Snyder
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reference book.
This is an excellent book for reference for all those who love to sew. Answers many questions and provides solutions.. This book is the some quality as the Threads Magazine.
Published 5 months ago by soprano1
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference book
I am a fairly new at sewing and self-taught and this book helps me out quite often when I am stuck or have questions. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Karen Squared
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Condition
This book arrived on time and in perfect, brand new condition. The pages are all clean and crisp and even the binding is completely solid on both ends. Really looks like new.
Published 8 months ago by VenialVenom
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