Power Sewing: New Ways to Make Fine Clothes Fast

by Sandra Betzina Webster

Introduces timesaving techniques used in the fitting and finishing process, tells how to adapt patterns for a more professional look, and includes tips on solving specific sewing problems

Genres: Sewing

272 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1992

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sewing tips for intermediate sewists (not for beginners). I have the 1993 edition (with hand-drawn illustrations by A.Maeda) and I understand it's since been revised in a new photo-heavy volume. I've skimmed/read about half of it and have been impressed with the helpfulness of the tips--I feel like each page contains exactly the info I needed to adapt my patterns to be 10x better made, better fitting, & more flattering. Unlike Threads magazine, which seems like it would be good information but which frequently goes over my head with its technical descriptions, I found Sandra's tips to be immediately useful and much easier to grasp.
Other notes:
This edition is spiral-bound (lies flat) and indexed, making it great for reference.
It's very comprehensive, and covers techniques that are useful in vintage pattern sewing (such as how to make custom shoulderpads--or how to alter the pattern to leave the shoulderpads off), as well as techniques to make pre-made garments fit better.
I also have a copy of Sandra's