Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew, One Project at a Time [Hardcover-spiral]

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Product Details

• Hardcover-spiral: 224 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 1 edition (August 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440211612
• ISBN-13: 978-1440211614
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  

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Customer Reviews

Finally, a sewing book you'll want to keep and reference for years to come. It passed my initial test for describing the basics of sewing in a clear way but wasn't so extremely detailed that I was like "hurry up already ~ I want to start sewing". The instructions did a great job at describing each step in a way that anyone can understand. I really appreciated how Chapter One began with the basics and matched beginner skills with a beginner project and then each subsequent project built on the skills from the previous chapter... by the end of this book I had sewn a gorgeous skirt!
Another great feature: the book is spiral bound and lays flat on the table while I work, and allowed me to reference the instructions and step-by-step photos at a glance.
Pros:
- Pre-project fundamentals of sewing were clear and concise
- Instructions were well written
- Lots of step-by-step photos
- Lots of projects (and project variations)
- Spiral bound book lays flat for easy reference
Cons:
- Nothing! The patterns all come on a CD so you can print them out over and over again.

For years, I have been too afraid to learn how to sew. I was intimidated by the machine, and I was afraid that I would never learn. Although I'm still only through a few of the projects, I now feel that I can do anything with sewing!
I think what really helps with this book is that the author doesn't attempt to intimidate you and gives you thorough instructions. I was more than happy that she gave a detailed list of necessary accessories and how to use them. I also appreciated her humor throughout the book (especially her little tangent about fabric).
Another important part of this book is that sewing is part craft and part art. It does take practice to build up skill in order to do all the stitches correctly, but that's the great part about learning! I purchased several yards of muslin just to practice all of the stitching, and the more I practice, the better I get. Hopefully within the new few months, I can start taking patterns and using them. And finally, I hope to take those patterns and modify them to fit a body perfectly. This is just the first building block in order to learn. Each project teaches you a new skill, and I find myself going back a few each time, so I can test myself.
I have to admit that I found the projects to be a little funny. I have no wish to make an eye mask, and the hipster belt looks a little strange. But the importance of these things is learning the skills required to make them and to move on and make your own items. So for now, I happily make the eye mask, because I know getting these skills will help me in the future.
Although there is a long list of things that you should consider getting before continuing the projects, I would recommend like crazy a pair of dressmaker's shears. We own about four scissors in our apartment, and none of them handled the fabric well enough. I am now investing in a pair of scissors. An iron is incredibly important as well. Of course, this is stated in the book, but I didn't realize how important they would be until I actually started doing the projects.
Overall, a fantastic book. I know I will be keeping this as a reference book in the future. It would be impossible for me to let this go.

 

Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew, One Project at a Time [Hardcover-spiral]