By Allison Smith
Published at DK Canada
About the book
This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained.
The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need – every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns – how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats, etc., as well as showing key stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With The Sewing Book on your shelf, you've got every sewing question covered.
Written by a passionate stitcher and teacher, with her own sewing school, eager to produce a one-stop sewing bible for her students, this book leaves no hem unturned. You can dip in at any level – whether you're new to sewing or refining your art, whether you want to repair an old skirt or create a new one, whether you want to spruce up a curtain or design one from scratch. And with a Foreword by U.S. sewing teacher, Diana Rupp, this book has it all sewn up.
My Thoughts
One thing I want to do in 2013 is to discover all the possibilities I have in sewing with my Brother SQ9050. Recently, I have stepped into the adventure with small projects intended for the Maplelea Girls Doll Léonie that my daughter will receive for her birthday.
Well after perusing in it, I think that whoever interesting in sewing should have a copy in their house. Because like it or not, there is always something to learn when sewing – anyway that’s my opinion. The book is packed with tips and tricks, techniques as well as projects to do with your sewing machine. There are three sections in the book – Tools, Techniques, Projects.
In the Tools section, you will be introduced to the equipment needed to do your project, the fabrics and the patterns. I will read this introduction section very carefully to understand the various fabrics and how to work with patterns. Then you have the possibility to learn various techniques in sewing – darts, tucks, pleats, gathers, facing, necklines, collars, waistlines, belts, tie-backs, sleeves, sleeve finishes, pockets, hems, edges, fasteners, lining, interfacing, mending and professional techniques. This section probably covers everything you will need to know depending what you are doing as a project.
Finally there is the Projects section which will provide your with a directory of fashion and home goods likes shirts, tops, blouses, cardigans, sweaters, vests, skirts, dresses, pants, shorts, jackets, coats, pillows, blinds, and curtains. I would love to make more pillows for our living room as well as curtains for our basement windows. I have plans to make skirts and dresses as well as pajama pants for the kids. I only have to find a reasonable place to purchase fabrics. Recently, someone directed me toward Fabric.com which I intend to explore more carefully in a near future.
If you plan to purchase a sewing machine for someone in your life and that person is a beginner, this book would be a great reference to have. Also the book is perfect for a more advance sewer as it will give you more techniques to try out.
The Sewing Book is available at your favourite bookstore, even amazon.ca and amazon.com.
Disclaimer: Thanks to DK Canada for sending me the above mentioned product for review purposes. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way. All opinions expressed here are only my own.
