I am very much a
newbie to sewing. When I retired four years ago, I didn’t even know how to
thread a sewing machine. I took a basic sewing class offered to seniors at our
church, learned the basics of running the machine, and made an apron. Then the
ladies from our church’s sewing circle took me under their wing and instructed
me in basic quilting techniques. Until recently I had done very little garment
sewing, but was asked to help with some costumes for our granddaughters, and
needed to develop some new skills.
This book was
exactly what I needed, and had been unsuccessful in finding in previous
excursions to the book section at our local fabric store. It covered the basic
skills with clear, easy to follow instructions for both hand sewing and machine
sewing. As the subtitle says, 30 essential techniques are covered. Information
is provided for each technique describing its function in garment and/or home décor
production. The reader is told what types of fabric the technique is designed
for, and modifications for different weights of fabric are provided. I
especially appreciated the many helpful hints that were given, things that sewers
pick up over time, but that will make the process easier and more successful.
The book is geared mostly to garment sewing, with attention given to home décor.
It is not designed for those wanting to learn more about quilting. This is not
a deficit, because the book does very well what it is intended to do.
I thank NetGalley
and Companion House Books for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for
an honest review. I received no monetary compensation.
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