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Sewers of all skill levels have relied on Taunton's acclaimed "Easy Guide" for step-by-step guidance on how to craft a wardrobe full of simple yet stunning garments. Now Taunton has combined three of their most popular classics - "Easy Guide to Sewing Tops & T-Shirts", "Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts" and "Easy Guide to Sewing Pants" - to create a must-have reference. A goldmine of reassuring and reliable information, this jumbo-sized collection makes it easy to design, lay out, cut and construct any number of tops, t-shirts, skirts and trousers. The authors have created an authoritative guide, filled with top-notch instruction, time-saving tips and valuable trade secrets.
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Marcy Tilton wrote Easy Guide to Sewing Tops & T-Shirts / 9781561582396 and Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts / 9781561580880 (now archived), designs her own line for Vogue Patterns and writes for Vogue Sewing magazine. Also a Threads contributor, she is a nationally known lecturer and instructor. Her website is www.marcytilton.com. Lynn MacIntyre is the author of Easy Guide to Sewing Pants / 9781561582334 (now archived) and is a former Threads contributor. She has taught construction, pattern making, design and fitting for more than 20 years and currently consults in the Washington D.C. area.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found this a brilliant book to keep by my sewing machine. I have been sewing for most of my life but found this book to have many new ways of doing things and lots of tips for both new and old sewers. If you are a beginner just starting out sewing or an experienced advanced sewer I would highly recommend this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The word 'EASY' in the title should not be taken to indicate 'simple', 'basic', or 'for beginners' - although the beginner who comes across this excellent book will be lucky indeed. In a very straightforward way, the authors set about explaining the processes of choosing patterns, adapting them for personal style and flattering fit, then go on to show the most efficient way to sew a surprisingly broad range of garments. The tips and techniques are often derived from quality ready-to-wear, and as such not so familiar to the home dressmaker. By using them instead of always following the sewing guide with a commercial pattern better results are almost guaranteed. Photographs and diagrams are clear and to the point. It definitely feels like a book for the modern sewer, who enjoys the creativity of the craft, but doesn't want to waste time. Trousers for example are relatively easy to make, but usually a trial to get right. The extensive section on style and fit should sort out these problems for most people. I have made Vogue patterns designed by Marcy Tilton and regularly look at her website (she seems to have quite a following in the U.S.) This book seems the next best thing to a workshop. I think it's great and will become a classic.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I agree with the other reviewer. This is an excellent book. A "must have" if you want your clothes to fit well and hang well. It is a compilation of the three other books by Marcy Tilton. It is a very thorough and comprehensive sewing guide. It shows you how to alter and fit patterns, and how to sew and finish the garments. It gives information on fabrics. It also gives information on which styles will flatter the various figure types and face shapes. It even touches on advice for choosing flattering colours. Detailed information on basic sewing techniques and what I'd term couture techniques is also included. The information is clear, concise and easy to understand. It is illustrated with photographs and good clear diagrams. I highly recommend this book to any dressmaker, beginner or advanced. If you have limited space on your bookshelf and can only squeeze in one sewing book, make sure it's this one, it really is that good.
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