Customer Review: Great book for new sewers. I've bought it as gifts for my sewing students who range from third grade to sixth grade. Very good illustrations.
Customer Review: This is an excellent sewing reference. I bought mine back in the eighties, I still use it from time to time. The quality of the sewing instructions are excellent. Some reviewers take issue with its dated format. At the time the book was written and printed, it was current on the design styles, newer... more info
Customer Review: If I could have given this 4-and-a-half stars, I would have. OK, so the pictures and the styles are dated. If you can look past that, you will find techniques that you can apply to any modern garment you wish to create. The instructions are clear and concise, which is what really matters. The layout... more info
Customer Review: I'm a beginning tailor with nobody to mentor me, so I bought this book to add to my knowledge. The section on where and how to measure for sizing was extremely useful, as was the section on alterations, but I wish there were some tips on combining the alterations correctly; my bust size is an I... more info
Customer Review: I don't own an expensive embroidery sewing machine; nor do I plan to purchase one in the near future. This book gives you techniques for accomplishing heirloom quality sewing using your regular electric sewing maching. I refer to it often.
Customer Review: Such a fun book for my grand-daughters ~ 10, 9, & 8 yrs. old
We work in it 1 hr. every Saturday. My gift to them for Christmas.
I think it's more fun for me, but they are enjoying it too.
Customer Review: I adored this book. It is very thorough, clear, well-illustrated, and well-written. It seems that some reviewers have taken off stars because the book is more geared towards vintage machines. However, it's information actually does apply to new machines, also. 1) Many of the vintage attachments... more info
Customer Review: I decided that I could "take the morning shift" entertaing an 8 year old Grandaughter who had mentioned she wanted to learn to sew. Her Mother asked if I help her with Reading as she had fallen behind in her school work. After reading the EXCELLENT Reviews on Amazon, I orderd this book and asked... more info
Customer Review: I love this book. The instructions take you from drawing a straight line to creating patterns for skirts pants, dresses, sleeves, etc. Very step by step. I have sewn for 40 years but had never made a pattern. This book gives understandable step by step instructions. Yes it was written in the 70's,... more info
