No Time to Sew : Fast & Fabulous Patterns & Techniques for Sewing a Figure-Flattering Wardrobe

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Summary: Use this book as a starting point on your new wardrobe!
Review: This is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to make more than silly frou-frou things and other stuff that collects dust. I prefer utility, and these clothes are utility and fashion at the same time. I've made two tuxedo shirts, two dresses (one cowl-necked with a matching scarf), seven pairs of slim pants, one t-shirt, and plan to make a lot more, plus some I haven't done yet. These are the clothes that look good, are easy to make, easy to wear, and have endless variations. Soon I hope to make a nice poly/wool jacket, and maybe a cool-weather dress with a vest. I'm still thinking about trying the palazzo pants, but I didn't buy this book for that. The other garments are not going to be out of style anytime soon, even if the palazzo pants are. Unfortunately, I think about how to make these clothes while I'm driving, which is not safe in Houston. But really--measure twice, cut once, and enjoy the easiest to make modern clothes around.

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Summary: How do you acquire the patterns that this book is based on?
Review: This is the first book that addresses the subject of most of us -the less-than-perfect figures- in an easy to understand format. Each page is designed to be eye-catching and readable without the clutter or boring formats of other books. Sandra Betzina makes you feel as if you are her friend and are in her home. Directions make what used to be difficult or undecipherable into simple instructions. Many thanks to this author, seamstress, and new friend.

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Summary: At Last! Something for the REAL figures!
Review: This is the first book that addresses the subject of most of us -the less-than-perfect figures- in an easy to understand format. Each page is designed to be eye-catching and readable without the clutter or boring formats of other books. Sandra Betzina makes you feel as if you are her friend and are in her home. Directions make what used to be difficult or undecipherable into simple instructions. Many thanks to this author, seamstress, and new friend.

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Summary: Make SURE you get the patterns!!!!!
Review: This looks like a great book - if you can stand Sandra's shameless self-promotion...she's a good sewing teacher. The styles are mostly loose and comfy-looking and quite straighforward - the kind you can afford to make up in expensive fabric. BE SURE you get the patterns with the book - I bought my book used, and it didn't have patterns. As I began to read, it kept referring to the patterns...so what patterns was she talking about???? The ones that were marketed WITH the new book. The patterns can be purchased from Sandra's website for US $12, plus shipping, so you'll have to decide it if's worth it to buy used or buy new from Amazon.