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Jan 26, 2010

Emilie rated it:

I really really WANTED to like this book, but I didn't care for it. The photographs are beautiful, however I found the patterns to be way to simple (like sewing a loop and a button onto a dishtowel) to much to complicated (like the pattern for the fabric outdoor tent). At least one third of the book is dedicated to clothing for women, but it has limited sizing. The section for children consists of dresses made from two rectangles...one gathered for the skirt and another sewn together to form More...

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Mar 15, 2011

Shannon rated it:

I like the idea of this book. I like the presentation, the projects, the illustrations and photos, and the extras. However, I've dubbed this book "Weekend Tracing". If the idea is that these are quick projects that can be completed in a few weekend hours, then you better be prepared to spend a weeknight tracing the patterns from the master pattern sheet. If you haven't seen what this looks like, it's a treasure map of several patterns drawn on the same sheet of paper in different c More...

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Oct 24, 2009

Lindsay rated it:

I checked this book out hoping for some small projects for my re-discovered creativity and I found some really cute patterns in it. I especially liked the patterns for unique things like a makeup bag, a checkbook cover, slippers, and cute children's clothes. None of the adult patterns were very appealing to me. I'd like to try a few of the projects but I'm a bit hesitant because most of the reviews talk about pattern errors...not such a great thing for a pattern book. She also included recip More...

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Dec 06, 2011

Cheryl rated it:

I am rating this book with only 2 stars because of the information in the book, not the ideas. The final products pictured are awesome. However the patterns lack accurate information and details. The actual patterns are missing all the marking the author references in her directions, they are crudely drawn as well. The written directions are not much better with a few patterns calling for the wrong yardage and measurements. Editing and testing before this book was published must have been o More...

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Aug 10, 2010

Angel rated it:

This is a really fun book for people who love to sew and want some inspiration or fun projects to try. Me and my little cousin loved going through and picking out projects to try. She was even able to make one of the bags on her own. These are fairly simple and it includes patterns for the projects in the front sleeve of the book. Too bad we got this at the library so we had to trace the patterns.
I definitely recommend this especially to a hobby sewist.

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May 25, 2010

Pumpkinbear rated it:

This book actually convinced me to make a skirt. Well, two skirts actually, but of COURSE I haven't finished one of them almost a year later, but one of these days...

I love the variety of projects available in the book, and the variety of audiences to sew for. The sizing seems a little wonky, however. My five-year-old just swims in her size small pajama pants, and her daddy's matching pajama pants are actually super wide on him, too. However, I had to add extra panels to the size lar More...

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Jun 15, 2009

Michelle BF rated it:

Too bad I don't have time to sew my own clothes. I can't believe my mom had time to sew clothes for me! There is more than just clothes in this--purses, bags, tents, picnic blankets and baby blankets. Gorgeous to look at!

Weekend Sewing

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Jan 12, 2012

Melissa rated it:

Nifty book of quick and simple sewing projects. Sometimes the illustrations aren't as clear as I would like but the written instructions are very thorough (I can sew, I just don't have a lot of time to sit in one place long enough, so not having a picture doesn't really bother me). I really want to make the wrap dress, trapeze dress, and market bag.

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Jan 12, 2012

Kimberli rated it:

I really like the simplicity of this book for a beginner. Simple tips. Good resources (many in NYC) including some mail order resources.
Projects include: Apron, Guest-room Pillow Cases & Guest Slippers, Dop Kit, Adult Sundress, PJ pants, Baby Soakers, Child's Smocked Sundress, Boy's Button Front Shirt
Book good for Sewing level: Beginner and above

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Jan 26, 2010

Rae rated it:

Such great projects, and I was amazed at how much I learned that I didn't know before! Example: the toddler pants have instructions on how to make adjustable waist elastic. Brilliant! Also the elastic thread smocking technique that has been such a hit this year was totally foreign to me before I picked up this book.

Special plus: I own an AUTOGRAPHED COPY!!! *geeked*

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Apr 19, 2010

Jaime rated it:

I love Heather Ross' fabric design and this book has some great pictures. I have made the apron,pajama pants, and baby bloomers. I have a little issue with the sizing and the errata seems to still have some issues. I bought fabric to do the pj pants based on the book and it was not enough. The illustrations are quite lovely, as to be expected.

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Aug 02, 2009

Vicki rated it:

I enjoyed the aesthetic of this book and I was pleased with the couple of patterns I tried so far: the pajama pants and the baby bloomers. A lot of the projects are things I could figure out on my own or are things that I wouldn't wear or have my kids wear so it's probably not a book I'll buy. I'm glad it is available at my library though.

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Dec 18, 2010

Wendy Darling rated it:

As many others have indicated, this is a very pretty book by a clearly talented designer that is unfortunately full of baffling errors. I also was surprised by the inclusion of odd content randomly inserted such as "sewing sounds" and very simple recipes, which didn't add to the book's content at all and felt very out of place. The projects also range from very simple to fairly skilled.

My full review is here:
www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?i...

And includ More...

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Aug 21, 2009

Teresa rated it:

The pros:

1) lovely photos - sunny, happy kind of photos
2) cute projects - there are some that are just too cute for words (like the little baby "kimono" shirt)

The cons:

1) hand-drawn diagrams - I'm obtuse but I can't decipher them
2) no step-by-step diagrams - again, I'm obtuse

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Jul 21, 2009

Laura rated it:

I'm in a fun sewing club that meets on Monday nights, and we just tackled the toiletries bag project. I think that it's going to end up looking really cute but the project instructions/pattern has already had multiple flaws - not the least of which being that it says to buy 1/8 of yard of fabric when at minimum you need a fat quarter and better to have a 1/2 yard. It gets worse from there. So we're figuring it out but it's been really frustrating.

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Feb 22, 2009

Lizzy rated it:

already picking out fabric to make the trapeze dress which looks like the perfect summer by the pool dress. I love that she included more adult dress patterns. most of the new books out there only seem to cater to teens and 20's

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Sep 02, 2011

Michele rated it:

Beautiful photographs, despite the errors in a few patterns, it's easily correctable by printing up the errata page from the author's website. Looking forward to sewing up more projects from this book.

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Aug 24, 2011

Katie rated it:

Pretty and inspirational with a few cute projects. I've made the apron, several pairs of HuckFinn pants, the flower girl dress and the yard sale skirt. Be sure to check the errata on her blog before you start!

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Mar 04, 2011

Deyna rated it:

Got this from the library after finding out fabric designer Ross also had a book on sewing. Cute, easy ideas with traceable patters included ... yep, had to renew it once and add it to my Amazon list.

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Jan 31, 2010

Shelly rated it:

First, Heather Ross is an amazing fabric designer.
The book had lovely photos.
I was very sad with how many errors in the patterns and instructions.
I was frustrated.
However, I will keep buying her fabric!

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Mar 09, 2010

Heather rated it:

I love this book so much. There are wonderful projects and all with a good bit of simplicity to them. There are a lot of errors, but Heather does a great job of collecting errata on her webiste.

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Mar 02, 2009

amelia rated it:

so beautiful and lots of very useable (and lovely) patterns, as well as detailed instructions and great tips. i may add more after i try some patterns!

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Jun 27, 2010

Cherie rated it:

B+ Heather Ross is an amazing sewing teacher (I took one of her classes) and this book is great. It contains easy, carefree, fun sewing projects.

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Dec 29, 2009

Tracey rated it:

Adult nonfiction; crafts/sewing. Heather Ross presents a ton of great projects, complete with patterns. I have no complaints about Heather, ever.

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Feb 01, 2010

Julie rated it:

Hate, hate, hate! There are so many errors in this book that I would never recommend it to anyone. In fact, I'd like my money back!

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Aug 12, 2009

Tiffany rated it:

I haven't tried any of these patterns yet, but I love, love, love the varied ideas, and can't wait to make the Huck Finn pants for Asher.

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Feb 25, 2011

Jane rated it:

This is a beautiful book, perfect for the new seamstress. Some easy projects that teach good sewing skills.

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Nov 19, 2010

Melissa rated it:

Lots of cute things. I like the Yard-Sale Wrap Skirt and the Saturday-Night Silk-Jersey Set and all the home goods.

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Apr 06, 2009

Belle rated it:

Fun sewing projects that I hope to work on one day soon. And, hope to improve my sewing skills while practicing.

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Oct 01, 2011

Laura rated it:

I didn't actually sew anything from this book *yet*, but there were plenty of projects I wanted to do, including the gardening gloves.

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