- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Collins & Brown; Revised edition edition (3 Aug 2011)
- Language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Welsh
- ISBN-10: 1843405571
- ISBN-13: 978-1843405573
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 22.6 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 290,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This title is revised, updated and better than ever - the classic sewing reference. It includes hundreds of time- and money-saving projects. It also includes two sheets of Simplicity patterns. First published twenty years ago, this bestselling home sewing volume is known as the essential reference for all home sewers. Mindful of the fact that today's sewers want to be sure that they have access to the very latest developments, all material has been fully revised and updated. New sewing techniques and time-saving ideas have been introduced, product information has been updated and the projects reflect current fashion trends with even more children's clothing ideas included. This is the book for today's sewers - the most comprehensive source for sewing information for both new and experienced sewers (60,000 words).
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The Simplicity Pattern Company is the largest of its kind in the world and has provided customers with many years of easy-to-follow do-it-yourself projects. Simplicity offer the best and most comprehensive source for sewing information for both new and experienced sewers, as well as for those who are rediscovering the joys of this rewarding craft.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This book is a reworked/updated version of the bestseller published 20 years ago (which has sold over 1 million copies). It is billed as the essential reference guide for home sewers. It covers understanding patterns, buying tools & materials, fitting, universal basics, sewing techniques and sewing with special fabrics. There are also some patternless projects at the rear of the book as well as a very detailed glossary.
The book itself is in a useful spiral bound format so you can easily leave it open on the page you are working from whilst sewing. There are detailed descriptions and advice accompanied by coloured diagrams and pictures. The only thing that makes it seem a little dated to me is that there are no photos in the book at all. I'm used to glossy photograph filled books and the lack of photos did make this look a little drab in contrast. That said it is a very useful reference guide that I will certainly be keeping hold of.
This review also appears on The Sewing Directory.
The book itself is in a useful spiral bound format so you can easily leave it open on the page you are working from whilst sewing. There are detailed descriptions and advice accompanied by coloured diagrams and pictures. The only thing that makes it seem a little dated to me is that there are no photos in the book at all. I'm used to glossy photograph filled books and the lack of photos did make this look a little drab in contrast. That said it is a very useful reference guide that I will certainly be keeping hold of.
This review also appears on The Sewing Directory.
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This is a book that I have used for years. In each edition there is always something new. As the years go by I find the need to have reference books close by when I am sewing and this is "Simply the Best Sewing Book".Simplicity Sewing Book (Simplicity Pattern Company)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Make your own clothes
11 Dec 2011
In some ways the title of this book is a bit misleading. It is a detailed guide to making your own clothes, not really sewing in general. It does have information on the operating of sewing machines, including ample information specifically on sergers.
This is a very colourful book with many illustrations. However, I found it a bit awkward to use, it has a spiral notebook binding, but the cover wobbles so much, that if you hold it, the pages sag below the edge of the cover and seem very loose and unstable. I really cannot imagine this binding connection standing the test of time or much use. I thought it might be made in this wobbly manner so that you could turn the front cover to the back and save space, but this doesn't work.
There are tabs dividing the sections, which cover: reasons to sew, finding what flatters, understanding patterns, fabrics, notions, sewing machines, measuring your body and basics such as pattern cutting, machine sewing, using scissors, iron and hand sewing. Sewing techniques such as darts, making collars, pockets, waistlines, trims and decorations and sewing on special fabrics are included. There is a glossary and an index.
If what you are looking for is a very specific help to make clothes from patterns, this would be perfect, but as a general guide to sewing other items or mending and repairs or even sewing something besides clothes, it does not really encompass all that a beginner should know.
This is a very colourful book with many illustrations. However, I found it a bit awkward to use, it has a spiral notebook binding, but the cover wobbles so much, that if you hold it, the pages sag below the edge of the cover and seem very loose and unstable. I really cannot imagine this binding connection standing the test of time or much use. I thought it might be made in this wobbly manner so that you could turn the front cover to the back and save space, but this doesn't work.
There are tabs dividing the sections, which cover: reasons to sew, finding what flatters, understanding patterns, fabrics, notions, sewing machines, measuring your body and basics such as pattern cutting, machine sewing, using scissors, iron and hand sewing. Sewing techniques such as darts, making collars, pockets, waistlines, trims and decorations and sewing on special fabrics are included. There is a glossary and an index.
If what you are looking for is a very specific help to make clothes from patterns, this would be perfect, but as a general guide to sewing other items or mending and repairs or even sewing something besides clothes, it does not really encompass all that a beginner should know.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Basic guide
31 Dec 2011
I've looked at many books that talk about different sewing techniques but none better organized than this one. It discusses every basic element of sewing that one comes upon; basting, hand sewing stitches, how to deal with different fabrics, etc. It explains the how and why of all aspects of machine sewing, using patterns and improvising without patterns, as well as making alterations in a straightforward manner.
A delight and major source for solid information.
A delight and major source for solid information.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
You need this,
6 Feb 2012
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I bought this book based on other recommendations in the reviews. Before I bought it, I got it from the Library. I also got a few others.
I ended up buying this book and also, Sewing for dummies. Both books compliment each other. I believe this is all I need. I started on my new hobby of sewing a few months ago and these books have answered all the questions I had. If your starting out and even if you have been sewing for years, these books will get you through.
I ended up buying this book and also, Sewing for dummies. Both books compliment each other. I believe this is all I need. I started on my new hobby of sewing a few months ago and these books have answered all the questions I had. If your starting out and even if you have been sewing for years, these books will get you through.
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