The Art of Sewing Basics and Beyond

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Summary: Highly recommend for anyone who sews garments.
Review: Shirley Smith's book "The Art of Sewing" is wonderful, both for learning and reference. It is very complete and has easy to understand directions and photos for sewing a basic garment and tailoring. She includes information on how to select a pattern and fabric, how to tissue fit the pattern and how to prepare fabric for cutting out. She discusses various types of linings, interfacings and paddings. It is must book for anyone who care about the garments they make.