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""No Time to Sew" is a fail-safe and creative combination of Sandra's fashion sense and sewing expertise with practical advice on making your best pattern, fabric, and sewing decisions. This is a book you'll take to the fabric store and prop up next to your sewing machine. Sewers from novice to expert will love the down-to-earth and inspiring information."--Marcy Tilton, Renowned Sewing Author
"This practical book and accompanying patterns will have you making a dash for your sewing room. Of interest to everyone will be the many wonderful techniques for disguising figure flaws as well as fitting to them."--Margaret Islander, Islander Sewing Systems
"What a super step-by-step book. All you need is fabric, a sewing machine, and this book to stitch an elegant and flattering wardrobe. You'll love it!"--"Clotilde"

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No matter what an individual''s dimensions, Sandra Betzina explains how to disguise figure flaws when appropriate, as well as fitting to them if need be, in this highly illustrated tailoring and dressmaking handbook.'

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good tips and techniques, 3 Jan 2002

By	S. Jones "s. jones" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book takes the sewer through a capsule wardrobe of 8 garments (full-sized patterns for which come free with the book) plus a scarf. Each chapter goes through the construction of a garment in a lot of detail, which is very useful as most commercial patterns don't. There is a great deal of advice on choosing and handling fabrics - something I find difficult - and techniques to save time and improve the quality of home-sewn garments.
My only disappointment is that some of the designs are rather boxy in shape - suitable for big-boned, rectangular or apple-shaped figures. But those of us who are petite, hourglass or pear-shaped will not find them so flattering. If this applies to you it maybe better to substitute more fitted commercial patterns, but you can still follow the tips and techniques and apply them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical and wearable clothes., 14 Jun 1999

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These patterns are easy to follow and adjust for a short, round person. My favorites are the six gore skirt and the jacket. With just these two outfits, I could make a whole wardrobe. The jacket has seams down the front and the collar is easy to attach. It has bias seams at the shoulders and it looks double-breasted but isn't. It also looks very hard to make but isn't since the sleeves are attached to the body of the jacket. The vertical lines are very slimming. This is the best sewing book I've used yet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Use this book as a starting point on your new wardrobe!, 28 Jul 1999

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This is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to make more than silly frou-frou things and other stuff that collects dust. I prefer utility, and these clothes are utility and fashion at the same time. I've made two tuxedo shirts, two dresses (one cowl-necked with a matching scarf), seven pairs of slim pants, one t-shirt, and plan to make a lot more, plus some I haven't done yet. These are the clothes that look good, are easy to make, easy to wear, and have endless variations. Soon I hope to make a nice poly/wool jacket, and maybe a cool-weather dress with a vest. I'm still thinking about trying the palazzo pants, but I didn't buy this book for that. The other garments are not going to be out of style anytime soon, even if the palazzo pants are. Unfortunately, I think about how to make these clothes while I'm driving, which is not safe in Houston. But really--measure twice, cut once, and enjoy the easiest to make modern clothes around.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Badly outdated and useless if it doesn't have the patterns
This is very firmly stuck in 1980's fashion, enough to make me shudder. If you love the wide palazzo pant and baggy shirt look, then fine, if not then avoid. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Jaine B

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful source for building a workable wardrobe
Of my three feet of sewing-related books, this one has been the most useful to me. Before my efforts seemed to be creating wonderful bits and pieces that never coalesced into a... Read more

Published on 28 May 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars I like the speed sewing techniques
I like this book very much and have made several of the patterns that are included. The palazzo pants are quick to make up and flattering as well as comfortable. Read more

Published on 2 Feb 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly classic, but easy to sew.
The sewing instructions are easy to follow. Many of the designs feature over-sized clothing, but are still flattering. Read more

Published on 12 Nov 1997

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