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by Janice Saunders Maresh (Author) "Like most hobbies, successful sewing projects begin with a few good tools and a little know-how ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (13 Aug 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0764568477
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764568473
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,279 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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“…covers everything you need to know in an easy–to–follow format…”(Ideal Home, February 2003) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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‘…comprehensive and well put together…’ (The Essential Guide to Sewing, 2009).

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC EASY TO FOLLOW BOOK, 30 Sep 2007
By Wendi (Wakefield. UK) - See all my reviews
This book has to be the best sewing book I've found, I was after a something that would help me through some of my more challenging projects. This book has everything you need whether you're new to sewing or experienced, from all the basics, to more advance in tailoring, soft furnishings etc.

Straight forward explanations and clear diagram's make this this book easy to follow.

In my opinion, a copy should be in every sewers kit !
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84 of 88 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars not as good as it could be, 19 Aug 2003
By sarah (ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sewing for Dummies (Paperback)
This was certainly useful as I knew nothing about sewing but I found the emphasis quite skewed. This lady has a wierd taste for craft things, and gives a lot more attention (and illustration) to stuff like making a greeting card covered in buttons than useful things like taking up a hem and or taking in a waist band. Also references that refer to chapters rather than page numbers make it a bit tedious. It's not bad, but I'm sure there's something better out there.
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94 of 102 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you really are a dummy, this is just right for you., 17 Jun 2001
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This book is perfect for me, and probably loads of others. I've never done proper sewing before, and have never touched a sewing machine, but since buying this book, i have done both more than 3 times! (Hey, it's a breakthrough for me!) I have since made a shift dress, a simple skirt and have fixed ripped clothes, sewn on buttons and loads more with the help of this extremely handy book. It's just what I've been needing!
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