More Power Sewing: Masters Techniques for the 21st Century

by Sandra Betzina Webster

Discusses the inner structure of clothing, pattern refinements, and finishing techniques, and offers advice on handling sleeves, shoulders, pockets, closures, waistbands, beading, and sophisticated fabrics

Genres: Sewing

272 pages, Spiral-bound

First published February 1, 1994

Reviews

[Christina]

There's probably some good information in here, but I found the writing to be difficult to understand. The lack of quality photos/illustrations meant that there was really no way to try to figure out what was being recommended if the text wasn't making sense. This might be a resource for people who are already experts when it comes to sewing clothing, but it's not really accessible to anyone at less than expert status.

[Tracey]

Advanced sewing reference. [Note: I have the 1993 edition.] This contains different info from Sandra's Power Sewing, with a different illustrator. I think P.S. is overall more useful in terms of sewing and adapting vintage patterns, but M.P.S. contains some additional tips so I would keep it on hand as a secondary reference (I received both books for free, so it can't hurt).

[Peri Collins]

Hard to use because of inadequate illustrations instead of photos.