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 enlarge | Author: Elissa K. Meyrich
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Category: Book
List Price: $23.95
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 7062
Media: Paperback
Edition: Book and Access
Pages: 112
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0312269099
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.2
EAN: 9780312269098
ASIN: 0312269099
Publication Date: August 20, 2002
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great for first pattern/sewers January 19, 2007
Healani Combier-kapel (New York)
31 out of 34 found this review helpful
very easy, simple instructions. i've been sewing with a machine for years, but never used a pattern. this book explains in depth the steps to completing your project from beginning to end using the paterns included in the book. everything came out very excellent, very pleased. NOTE: For first time pattern users/sewers ONLY... if your more experienced you might find this to be a little basic. but the sewing patterns alone are worth the price of the book, and like i said, they come out great.
Very easy to understand for a beginner sewer with great projects January 3, 2007
K. Tucker (Texas)
28 out of 31 found this review helpful
I have been very pleased with this book. It would not be for someone who is experienced, however, for a beginner, it's perfect. It explains all the things I've heard my mother say for years... Selvage, on the fold, etc. I can't wait to do the projects included!! It was easy to figure out which materialswere needed when I went to our local sewing store.
great for brand new sewers December 13, 2006
K. Levise (Utah, United States)
38 out of 42 found this review helpful
This book is designed for anyone who has NO experience in sewing. It has very basic information and 3 starter projects--a skirt in 2 lengths, a tote bag, and a pillow in 2 sizes with trim options.
I purchased this book to help teach my 20 yo daughter how to follow patterns. She has taught herself and makes items, but doesn't know traditional sewing techniques or how to use patterns. There was useful information in this book, but once you have worked through the projects, it's usefulness is limited.
This book does include the patterns, on traditional pattern tissue paper, right with it. This is extremely helpful to a beginner, who won't have to try to find patterns with features they won't even know. The instruction is useful, with minimal places of confusion. Better explanation of the type of materials that would work for each project might have been useful too.
In other reviews there were comments about the accuracy of the instruction. One person commented about the stitch length. I own 5 sewing machines, and there seems to be two different numerical scales used on them for determining this. This book points out what seems to be used on more of the newer machines. There are a couple of other things like this in the book--it would have been nice to explain both ways. A beginner, I would assume, would might be confused by this.
Otherwise, a great book with projects that aren't out dated. Just remember, this probably won't be useful as a reference book a year from now.
All in all, I do think this is a great book for good beginner projects. If you have any useful sewing experience, you might think this book is too basic.
 GREAT BOOK! November 9, 2006
Elizabeth F. Treacy
28 out of 35 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a good beginner's book or just one to brush up on your knowledge and terms, this is a great book. And it comes with 3 patterns.
A Great Beginner's Guide August 5, 2006
Anna Ostendorf
39 out of 43 found this review helpful
This book is a great way to learn about sewing! It has great info about different fabrics, how to properly fold and cut material, how to take measurements, how to read a pattern, how to make alterations... A great over-all guide! I bought it for a friend who is just a beginner, but even though I've been sewing for years I learned new things (or refreshed my memory) by browsing through it.
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