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From: Selene
Date: 03-23-2004, 03:35 AM (1 of 13)
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Could you recommend a couple of essential sewing books one should have? Here in Spain I have not been able to find anything worth having so I think I will order one or two from amazon, but as I will not be able to see them I will rely on your advice. Somebody has already recommended Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire Schaeffer. Selene Selene
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User: Selene
Member since: 03-03-2004 Total posts: 71 
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From: Selene
Date: 03-23-2004, 03:46 AM (2 of 13)
PS. With as many illutrations as possible! Selene Selene
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User: Selene
Member since: 03-03-2004 Total posts: 71
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-23-2004, 07:15 AM (3 of 13)
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I use Sandra Betzima's Power Sewing (and more Power Sewing) and Fabric Savvy books as bibles. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: bren
Date: 03-23-2004, 07:36 AM (4 of 13)
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I also have Sandra Betzima's Power Sewing... and No Time TO Sew Book's...I agree with DorothyL ...there very good book's with great illustration's. Sewing with Nancy are also good... I have a few of her's... I bought off E-Bay. Bren:
Don't let anyone ...Live Rent Free In Your Head |
User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489 
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From: sewingrandma
Date: 03-23-2004, 11:28 AM (5 of 13)
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I also have Simplicity's Simply the Best Sewing Book. It has lots of drawings. It has tips from buying patterns to making adjustment to patterns for a perfect fit. Basics for working with fabrics, how to choose, straighten,naps etc. Has how to's for most sewing needs, even covers using sergers and has numerous tips thru out to make sewing easier. I bought this book for my daughter in law when she started sewing too. I also have The Ultimate Sewing Book by Maggi McCormick Gordon. This has actual pictures and covers tools and equipment, sewing basics, dress making, and home furnishings.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: Selene
Date: 03-24-2004, 08:54 AM (6 of 13)
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HI! Thanks for all the info! I've been advised a few books that coincide here and elsewhere: Sandra Betzina: Fabric Savvy, Power Sewing Claire Schaeffer: Fabric Sewing Guide Readers Digest: New Complete Guide to Sewing What do you think? All of them? Just a couple? Selene
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User: Selene
Member since: 03-03-2004 Total posts: 71
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From: MartySews
Date: 03-24-2004, 11:02 AM (7 of 13)
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Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire B Shaeffer is a must for every sewing room. It's pricey but will save so many headaches in the long run. One of my favorites that has great information is The Essential Guide to Sewing by Nancy Zieman. It has a lot of color close-up photos that teaches the technique but lots of sewing tips. In the back, the glossary of sewing accessories and notions is worth the price of $16.95 (USA). Sewing 101 is great for beginners and is recommended by the Home Sewing Association. I love collecting and reading sewing books so my list could go on and on ... 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: pennypins
Date: 03-25-2004, 04:36 AM (8 of 13)
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I love my sewing books - I have most of the ones already suggested. One though that I use a lot, and I was suprised at how much info it had, was Sue Haussmann's Sew Fast Faster Fastest. I was hesitant to buy it, because I have watched her show which is very much a Husqvarana Viking promo - but this book is fantastic. Takes you through every step of garment construction - sleeves, collars, zippers, waistbands, etc. and gives you three ways of sewing them. Fast, faster, fastest! Great illustrations, easy friendly text. I refer to it alot. Also, if you're interested in a specific garment, Taunton Publishing (those who do Threads Magazine) has a series out "How to Sew Pants" and "How to sew Tops" (or something like that). These are great on fitting, sewing and changing design of pants and tops. Penny http://community.webshots.com/user/pennypins
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User: pennypins
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 39 |
From: drlmull
Date: 04-05-2004, 01:20 PM (9 of 13)
| ahhh this one i need, I need step by step instruction, well for a beginner you don't know how to do anything, so this seems good. |
User: drlmull
Member since: 04-03-2004 Total posts: 28 |
From: drlmull
Date: 04-05-2004, 01:21 PM (10 of 13)
| I need a bokk to tell me how to sew clothes skirts, etc......... |
User: drlmull
Member since: 04-03-2004 Total posts: 28 |
From: MartySews
Date: 04-05-2004, 04:41 PM (11 of 13)
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Sewing 101 is what is recommended to sewing teachers by the Home Sewing Association. It is a great book for beginners. 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: drlmull
Date: 04-05-2004, 04:50 PM (12 of 13)
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here is what i ordered from amazon, if i need to change let me know The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing (Singer Sewing Reference Library) the idiot guide to sewing |
User: drlmull
Member since: 04-03-2004 Total posts: 28 |
From: bren
Date: 04-05-2004, 07:29 PM (13 of 13)
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Hi drlmull...if I haven't said it before... welcome to the site ... I just get so I love this site more and more ... we have so many wonderful thing's going on...and no matter what you do... some one's alway's around to cheer you on. I have that book and it is a wonderful !!! the pictures are great ... show's exactly what you want to know and easy to follow . Your going to love it . I was asking about redoing necklines on the site ...yesterday I picked this book up to look it over and there was everything in there Libby told me to do ... I buy these book's and forget to look in them LOL. Trust me... you got a good book comming. 
Bren:
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User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489
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