Anybody have any good sewing book recommendations?
Question:I really need a good starter/beginer sewing book that covers the basic wardrobe (all the patterns i can find are costumes..) and preferably comes with some type of pattern that will fit a few different sizes. i just need some recommendations on which ones are better because there are so many.
Answers:
I own a really good book by Singer about sewing. This book is an informative and instructive book on sewing techniques. It doesn't have any pattern with it. You choose a pattern (like Simplicity or McCall's) of what you want to sew and inside your pattern envelope will be directions on how to sew that particular item. I hope that helps you a little.
Look for one that says beginners.
I love how girls do not learn to do this in school any more.
Simplicity Patterns has a line called "Sewing Patterns for Dummies"! http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?crit... They have super easy step by step instructions and you can get a simple pattern (costume, home decor or whatever) to make a practice project. They also have "It's so EASY patterns" too, and they really are simple once you understand the terminology. http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?cat=... You can also get a book called "Sewing for Dummies" http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksea... or the book "Start to Sew" http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksea... is pretty easy to learn from! I taught my 8 year old niece how to sew without using patterns. It's a great lifetime skill everyone should know! Congratulations on your new ambition!
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