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The Sewtionary: An A to Z Guide to 101 Sewing Techniques and Definitions
From "applique" to "zippers" and everything in between! Tasia St. Germaine of Sewaholic shares 101 of the most essential sewing terms and techniques. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this alphabetical reference gives more than just photographed step-by-step tutorials will guide you through each technique, showing you in detail how to apply the technique to your own projects. No matter what stage you're on in your sewing journey, The Sewtionary is here to help.
256 pages, Spiral-bound
First published June 9, 2014
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September 23, 2015
5/5; 5 stars; A+
For a person who knows a bit about sewing and has had a chance to do some of the basics, this is a fantastic resource, and its written by a Canadian! I learned the basics in high school and in the intervening years have made a lot of curtains, simple children's clothes and simple garments. To help me go to the next level, making more difficult garments that are well finished, this book is a great tool. I liked the easy alphabetical layout and the depth and breadth of topics. Each topic doesn't just have a definition but most have a photo tutorial, tips and notes, and details on when best to use the technique. Diverse topics from seam finishes to lining to matching plaids and working with hair canvas cover just about everything you are going to run into on most sewing projects.
The physical book is a spiral bound hardcover. This makes it practical for laying open and referring to while work is in progress
This is not a book that is teaching crafts or home decorating type sewing, it focuses on clothing. I highly recommend this book to people who want to sew better garments.
For a person who knows a bit about sewing and has had a chance to do some of the basics, this is a fantastic resource, and its written by a Canadian! I learned the basics in high school and in the intervening years have made a lot of curtains, simple children's clothes and simple garments. To help me go to the next level, making more difficult garments that are well finished, this book is a great tool. I liked the easy alphabetical layout and the depth and breadth of topics. Each topic doesn't just have a definition but most have a photo tutorial, tips and notes, and details on when best to use the technique. Diverse topics from seam finishes to lining to matching plaids and working with hair canvas cover just about everything you are going to run into on most sewing projects.
The physical book is a spiral bound hardcover. This makes it practical for laying open and referring to while work is in progress
This is not a book that is teaching crafts or home decorating type sewing, it focuses on clothing. I highly recommend this book to people who want to sew better garments.
August 17, 2024
interesting and informative sewing necessities
August 27, 2020
Easy to follow, useful guide on all sorts of sewing techniques. Great source of help for me (intermediate sewing level) and I dip into it regularly.
November 19, 2014
I like the large photos and clear instructions, and the way it is arranged by terms as in a dictionary. Great job, Tasia!
January 5, 2015
Great resource-well photographed. I will definitely be coming back to this book.
January 10, 2023
Hand down the best sewing resource. I keep this next to my sewing machine for when I can't quite remember how to sew a fly or reinforce a dart.
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