Complete Book of Sewing

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Summary: Okay, but not up to the Reader's Digest book
Review: Deni Brown has made a gallant effort to spiff up the presentation of sewing techniques and technology with this book. However there are problems. Brown and her publisher tried using real-life color photos of various things. The problem is that thread is intentionally hard to see -- it's thin and a well-made garment is made such that the threads are not supposed to show. So the illustrations in Brown's book don't show very well the pinning and stitching. The descriptions are also not as stellar as the Reader's Digest book. Don't get me wrong -- Brown knows her stuff, and this is a nice companion to the Reader's Digest book. But for a single reference, if one does not want to own two on this subject, the Reader's Digest Complete Guide To Sewing is much the better book.

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Summary: A Sewing Novice
Review: I shopped around a lot and even checked a few books out from the library and this book was the best I found for someone like me who is learning to sew. It has lots of pictures and a glossary that includes even the most basic sewing terms. Happy sewing!

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Summary: Great Reference Tool
Review: I was surprised at how wonderful this book is. It was a big help while I was learning to sew, and now I still use it as a quick reference for things like finished seams and mending techniques. I highly recommend it; the color photos are excellent and it is very thorough. I can't think of anything this book doesn't cover!

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Summary: Really great reference book!
Review: This book is a must for every sewer's library. Lots and lots of sewing techniques explained in great detail and with pictures! Recommended for all skill levels!

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Summary: A Sewing Novice
Review: This book probably is not for the beginner, but for the sewer who wants to know a technique for a certain problem. It is a step-by-step, pictured, description of techniques to upgrade your sewing. If you've ever wondered how those store-bought clothes are sewed, look in this book.