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From: ellymolin
Date: 07-28-2005, 11:01 AM (1 of 7)
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for a sewing book that would explain repairs & alterations. Something I could use for a reference manual. Does anyone have any titles they could suggest? Thanks very much. Elly |
User: ellymolin
Member since: 01-13-2005 Total posts: 37 |
From: IBWolfy
Date: 07-29-2005, 12:59 PM (2 of 7)
| If you are looking for clothing alterations, Fast Fit by Sandra Betzina. |
User: IBWolfy
Member since: 06-29-2005 Total posts: 5 |
From: MaryW
Date: 07-29-2005, 01:05 PM (3 of 7)
Hi Wolfy and welcome to Sew Whats New. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: TupJane
Date: 07-29-2005, 04:34 PM (4 of 7)
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For quick alterations and repairs of 'ready-to-wear' I really like ALTERING WOMEN'S READY-TO-WEAR by Mary A. Roehr. It's simple to read, the drawings make sense and her index is user friendly. Sandra's book FAST FIT is great before you begin sewing with a pattern but for existing clothing Mary's book is my favorite. I have been very surprised to find what I considered to be off the wall questions in her book. I think I found it on a website for sewing supplies but Amazon probably has it too.
Jane
See Jane Sew |
User: TupJane
Member since: 02-04-2005 Total posts: 55 
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From: Helen Weiss
Date: 07-29-2005, 04:48 PM (5 of 7)
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I too have found Mary Roehr's book extremely helpful. I also have copies of her other two books, "Altering Men's Ready to Wear" and "Sewing as a Home Based Business", which have been invaluable. The Sewing Business book is packed with good information regarding pricing etc. I find I refer to Sandra Betzina's book "Fabric Savy" to help determine how I should handle different fabrics as well. I have a collection of Threads Magazines that help deal with things like hemming leather. You can download an Index from the Threads website in order to locate specific information.
sewhappy
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User: Helen Weiss
Member since: 10-16-2003 Total posts: 69 |
From: mamagoose
Date: 07-29-2005, 10:22 PM (6 of 7)
| Vogue Sewing has a lot of alteration diagrams and explanations. I got mine off ebay last year for $1.99 including S/H! |
User: mamagoose
Member since: 01-26-2002 Total posts: 168 |
From: ellymolin
Date: 07-30-2005, 08:19 AM (7 of 7)
Thanks, everyone for the replies, I'll be checking all your suggestions!  Elly
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User: ellymolin
Member since: 01-13-2005 Total posts: 37 |
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