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From: MaryW
Date: 12-17-2003, 07:55 AM (1 of 7)
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on these. http://www.sergeandsewwithmaryjo.com/homepage.html MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: dmoses
Date: 12-17-2003, 08:40 AM (2 of 7)
I really prefer books to videos when it comes to learning something about sewing. I can open to the appropriate page, set it up next to my sewing machine or serger, and try it right there on the spot...I find with videos that I often have to rewind and review. Besides, I don't have a TV/Video player in my sewing room, but if I did, I would probably have my hands on the remote more than on the sewing machine.  I have a few videos(Nancy, Sandra...mostly taped from TV), and I find that with those, I end up writing notes to use when I am sewing...better for me to use a book! 
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User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: threads_40
Date: 12-17-2003, 09:01 AM (3 of 7)
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Hello Mary, I like to have a combination of sewing books and videos for reference. I usually turn the VCR on and listen as I sew. When I take my breaks I usually watch one in its entirety. I have one in particular from Viking. It goes step by step and even tells you to stoip the VCR and try the technique. Happy Sewing threads_40 
"Your goal is greater than your struggle"
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User: threads_40
Member since: 03-26-2001 Total posts: 28 
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From: MartySews
Date: 12-17-2003, 09:11 AM (4 of 7)
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Hi Mary, The videos are great but tend to put me to sleep. I love my books as I can pull them off the shelf, check something and go right back to sewing as opposed to setting up and searching a video to find what I need. The videos are great for learning a new technique but I find books are a lot more helpful overall. I have a combination of both and the books get a lot more useage. Happy Stitching! Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-18-2003, 08:27 AM (5 of 7)
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Add me to the list of book people. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 12-18-2003, 11:24 PM (6 of 7)
| dmoses, you should ask Santa for one of those small T.V.'s with the built in VCR for Christmas. And if you think that you don't have the room for it, have him bring you a wall brakett , like they use in hospitals. It can be mounted just high enough to be clear of your work but still easy to reach. |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: sewnfrenzy
Date: 12-23-2003, 08:37 AM (7 of 7)
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I'm torn on this one. I like books that I can pull out and reference anytime, but a video came with my serger and it was very helpful. I'm sure these are awesome, they go over things everyone has problems with, but they seem just a smidge overpriced, for me at least... If I had the money I'd get a couple of them... Trish So much Fabric, so little time.
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User: sewnfrenzy
Member since: 11-06-2001 Total posts: 39 |
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