Olly Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Not for me, I was taught by my mother while still at primary school! My niece, aged 22, has asked for a book for Christmas on learning to sew - she said she'd like to start making her own clothes. She's quite arty and very fashion-conscious, and I can see her getting into this - can anyone recommend a good 'starter' book? She doesn't have a sewing machine, although she can probably borrow her mum's. I've looked on Amazon but it's hard to gauge what would be good. I just thought maybe some of you are beginners and have used a good book that you could recommend? (I think she is hoping to do clothes rather than embroidery/stitchcraft.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I would highly recommend the Readers Digest 'New complete guide to sewing - step-by-step techniques for making clothes and home accessories' I got mine on Amazon. It is really clear and detail and I think a must have for a beginner or those more experienced - it is clear and well illustrated. My daughter had some homework related to patterns this weekend - she couldn't find any of the information she needed on the net, but this book had all the answers and illustration to explain it all. There is a whole chapter on this book explain about patterns and pattern markings, how the adjust size on patterns, etc. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Funny you should say that, because I have that book, version circa 1981, and I was thinking that it's probably the best book I have on that ... I think that's why I've hung on to it for 27 years! Thanks Taj, I might look at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 This updated version is 2002. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
