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by Lydia Wills (Author) "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..." (more)
Key Phrases: blindhem stitch, buttonhole feature, tissue pattern pieces, Sew Far, Sew Good, Noteworthy Notions (more...)
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  • Paperback: 1 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha (2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0028638913
  • ISBN-13: 978-0028638911
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #635,115 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed overall . . ., November 17, 2000
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.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Helpful!, April 1, 2004
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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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Sewing Instructor, August 4, 2000
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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2.0 out of 5 stars No Substance, No Style
Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing / 0-02-863891-3

This is, in my opinion, a very poor introduction to sewing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ana Mardoll

1.0 out of 5 stars Unclear...Very UNhelpful
I'd have to agree with most of the negative reviews here. I have just acquired a sewing machine and am trying to teach myself to sew. Read more
Published on September 30, 2006 by Nymeria

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money
I thought I'd get this book to help me (beginner sewer) - I found this book to be completely frustrating as it doesn't seem to go into enough detail and there are just not enough... Read more
Published on May 28, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners
Very thorough book for those of us who know absolutely nothing about sewing. The style is the traditional lighthearted Idiot's Guide format, making it a fun and easy, yet very... Read more
Published on February 1, 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner's book
Don't be put off by the negative comments in other reviews. This book is totally in keeping with the Idiots book format, which is what total neophytes like myself need. Read more
Published on December 6, 2003 by John D. Morrison

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed with both style and substance
This book is lousy! I am a brand new sewer, and I find the endless puns and jokes totally distracting and a huge interference with getting at the meat of the book. Read more
Published on October 4, 2001 by H. Timberline

4.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing
This is what I've been looking for--a sewing reference book that is also fun to read! There are lots of illustrations, tons of tips, and puns to keep it fun. Read more
Published on July 19, 2000 by Kathy Nabity

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