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The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress
by
Sarai Mitnick (Goodreads Author)
A great plan, a great pattern, a great fit, a great fabric, and a great finish: These are the five fundamentals for perfecting any sewing project. Sarai Mitnick, an independent pattern designer setting the high water mark in the industry, shares her knowledge of these fundamentals and offers five beautiful projects to go with them.
Powerful instruction: A former expert in
...moreHardcover, 176 pages
Published
November 16th 2011
by Krause Publications
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Having started sewing again after a 40-year break, my skills were a bit rusty. I bought the Collette Sewing Handbook to re-learn basic techniques, but the book offers much more than that. Sarai Mitnick provides a terrific framework for approaching sewing as a craft. She teaches you how to approach your sewing projects in the context of your overall skill development and wardrobe planning. And beyond that - her fashion designs are timeless and elegant. I'm planning on making most of the garments...more
I've enjoyed browsing through the beautiful dresses, blouses, and jackets on Colette Patterns so I was excited to see this book in the library. Sarah Mitnick covers some of the tools, techniques, and materials that a seamstress will need to consider when creating clothing. The illustrations of different fabrics and of how to alter patterns and dresses for the best fit were particularly useful. I would hestitate to recommend this to brand new seamstresses if only because it is not comprehensive i...more
Dec 01, 2011
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I absolutely LOVE this book! I had the opportunity to review it on my blog prior to publication and I'm so grateful for it.
The Colette Sewing Handbook is a must for seamstresses/sewers of every level. The chapter on fit alone makes this book worth having. Throw in the Five Fundamentals, a chapter all about fabric, not to mention continuing education and this book is darn near perfect!
The Colette Sewing Handbook is a must for seamstresses/sewers of every level. The chapter on fit alone makes this book worth having. Throw in the Five Fundamentals, a chapter all about fabric, not to mention continuing education and this book is darn near perfect!
As far as sewing books go, this is my favorite. It's full of good info and easy to read. In particular I like that it didn't only focus on the how-to's of sewing, but also how to pick fabrics, what tools you need, and even fabric care. If you like to sew, GET THIS BOOK. If you want to learn how to sew, and don't know where to start, GET THIS BOOK.
Loved to see her patterns. She did explain things pretty well. I just wish that she would explain things as if talking to someone who has never completed a project before. I had a hard time perfecting my darts without details on how to go about.
The descriptions were very easy-to-understand and I really learned a lot. While the e-book version was good to get a flavor for the book, I've made the decision to purchase the hard copy so I can try the patterns for myself!
I have been sewing for a while, but still consider myself a beginner. This book was great, it was simple and to the point. It covers everything from fabric to accessories, start up items and even includes patterns. I would highly recommend this book to a beginner; not a lot of fluff. It is also easy reading with nice color photo illustrations. I really enjoyed reading this book.
There is a lot of great information in this book. I probably will not make all the clothes, but will use a lot of stuff for what I do make.
A very useful sewing guide, with fun projects. Clear instructions and good photos. A great companion to Colette Patterns.
I've been sewing for a few years now, and I found this book to be very helpful. I would highly recommend it any new sewer!
Marvellous. Very good for instruction on techniques. Bought this from amazon too.
some really cute dresses and easy instructions.
Great sewing reference. I love her methodically way of sewing. The ideas behind enjoying the process and not just the end product. Also working one taking my time, slowing down to make a better product in the end. Really like the way the projects build upon each other and that by the end of the book you have several new skills and a small dent in a new wardrobe.
i'm not in love with the majority of the patterns included in this book and i'm far beyond the largest size of the actually tissue versions in the back of it, but i did pick up some good tips and techniques for garment sewing.
but, if i had it to do over, i probably wouldn't buy this book again.
but, if i had it to do over, i probably wouldn't buy this book again.
I will have to read this again when I actually know how to sew. Totally overwhelming for someone who knows nothing about sewing.
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