Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts: Sewing Companion Library

by Marcy Tilton, Taunton Press

From Library Journal Debut titles in Taunton Press's new sewing series, these guides take both new and experienced sewers completely through the construction process of a particular garment. Podolak, contributing writer to Threads Magazine, is quite expert in breaking down the construction of the jacket. Organization of chapters is very logical, starting with selection of style, fabric, and customizing fit. There is an outstanding section on pressing and shaping fabric. The presentation throughout is crisp, and photos and diagrams are frequent and well placed. Likewise a contributor to Threads Magazine, Tilton follows the exact same format, with special sections and help tips unique to the garment. Both texts are polished, professional, and wonderfully written. This series compares favorably with "Singer Sewing Reference Library" series, which focuses on fabrics, fit, children's wear, etc. Taunton's new series is all garment-specific, and though the format is redundant, it works well. Highly recommended for public libraries.?Karen Ellis, Baldwin Boettcher Lib., Humble, Tex.

Genres: Sewing, Crafts

112 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 1995

Reviews

[Margie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good photographs. Because she focuses on one type of garment, the author is able to give a lot of detail on skirt construction.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had AMAZING pictures of detail. It's a little old fashioned, and there are no patterns, but if you need a reference book about how to enclose a zipper or the basics of skirt making, this is the place to start.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

You don't even need a pattern. This book takes you through all the basic & detail steps.

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is not recent, but the information contained within is timeless. You will be able to take the techniques and apply them to modern styles.