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The Sewing Book [Hardcover]

Alison Smith
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
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Book Description

2 Feb 2009

The ultimate sewing bible for beginners, students and seasoned stitchers wanting to perfect their skills

Whether you want to make soft furnishings, clothing or just do alterations this is the book that everyone interested in sewing needs.

Follow step-by-steps and master every technique you’ll ever need; from machine-stitching a buttonhole and attaching a collar, to altering patterns and building a basic sewing kit. Every hand and machine stitch and technique is clearly shown and easy to follow, guiding you through every move. Follow 25 stylish projects, for the home and to wear, which will enable you to take your sewing skills to perfection.

Plus, get properly kitted out; close up photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best equipment for the job and guarantee you know exactly how to use it.

Tucks, pleats, hems, darts, edges, pockets, buttonholes, zips – whatever you want to sew find out how.


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The Sewing Book + The Dressmaker's Technique Bible: A Complete Guide to Fashion Sewing Techniques + How to Use, Adapt and Design Sewing Patterns: From Shop-bought Patterns to Drafting Your Own: A Complete Guide to Fashion Sewing with Confidence
Price For All Three: £35.82

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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (2 Feb 2009)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 1405335556
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405335553
  • Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 3.2 x 28.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This detailed guide contains everything an aspiring seamstress could need (Junior 20090301)

This hefty hardback is the new book for stichers and no one who has an interest in sewing should be without it (Cross Stich Gold 20090101)

Loaded with everything you could need to know and clever quick fixes for all sewing dilemmas (Woman& Home 20090401)

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115 of 115 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Sewing Book 15 Feb 2009
Format:Hardcover
This is a fabulous book. It's packed full of photographs and step by step instructions for so many types of sewing. And it's real strength is that the advice clearly comes from an author who has both an enormous amount of sewing experience, and is also adept at explaining and illustrating techniques - something that is very evident in the quality of the book. It's my sewing and tailoring bible. Fantastic.
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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best sewing books available 21 April 2009
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book a few weeks ago. Having been on some of Alison's courses I knew it would be good and I wasn't disappointed. Everything you would ever need to know as an amateur dressmaker is included as well as some very good projects. Alison explains all the techniques simply and the photographs are a very good visual aid. I have gone back to the book time and again and probably will for years to come. If you can't get to a course, this is the next best thing.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars a good overall resource 4 May 2009
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Format:Hardcover
Great for sewers to learn all about fabric, tools, techniques. The projects in it are old fashioned though as indeed are some of the techniques - i.e. you won't find anything remotely funky in it ! However, that said, it's a gret book for the bookshelf because EVERYTHING related to sewing is in it - worth investing in.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not much of a beginners book
Although I am glad I bought this book - it does have a more advance feel to it. Some of the projects are quite hard - though I guess if you have worked through all the techniques... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Jj2805
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT
I decided to pick up a new hobby in sewing so invested in this book. I never knew that there was so much involved in sewing until I got this book, so make sure you have the money... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Charlotte
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for sowers
My wife is very pleased with this volume it has helped her sowing a lot she is now improving her sowing
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Thomas Ingham
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for all sewers
This book is a great reference for sewers at all levels. Whether you want to teach your self to sew basic seams or want to practice more advance techniques, this book has it all!!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Polly Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars The Sewing Bible
Amazing. Clear simple and stuffed with pictures and photos. Perfect for the beginner (types of fabric, how to measure , seams) to the more complicated (buttonholes, bodices) plus... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mooglemeg
5.0 out of 5 stars Sewing book
I bought this for someone else and they are really pleased with it,and are using it at college every day.
Published 4 months ago by F. Gibson
4.0 out of 5 stars Seems good
I am no expert on the subject. I bought the book as a Christmas gift for a grand-daughter and she seems pleased with it. I thought the price was fair.
Published 4 months ago by Ivan
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
Being an intermediate level sewer, I found this book a great investment! To help you cross check things while following patterns as sometimes pattern instructions are not always... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms Bookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars Non Fiction Book
It a good book for someone who wants to learn the basics and build on the knowledge and skills aquired. Delivery etc was excellent.
Published 5 months ago by DasKemist
5.0 out of 5 stars sewing book
The sewing book by alison smith is very good and helpful I have started sewing again after a number of years the book is helpful. Read more
Published 5 months ago by russell
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