Sewing Essentials

by Singer Sewing Company, Cy Decosse Inc.

Like any other art or craft, sewing begins with basic techniques. This book gives you the essential information that every sewer needs to know. It is not a “project” book, but rather a reference featuring tips and methods, special techniques for certain fabrics and more detailed explanations of pattern instructions. The book gives you the opportunity to choose the best technique for your purposes. It emphasizes the details that make the difference between a professional-looking garment and one that looks homemade. Fashion details come and go, but the fundamentals of sewing can be applied to any design. The photos add depth and dimension to the instructions, giving you a close-up look at each step. For the new sewer, the experienced sewer, or the sewer who has become a little rusty, this book is designed to be a help and an inspiration.

Genres: Sewing, Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to learn the basics of sewing. I’ll keep this one as part of my reference library.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Focused on sewing clothes, this is an excellent source if you are a novice to sewing. It gives information about machines, tools, and choosing and reading patterns. There are quite a few tables in the book that are easy to read.

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of great big color photographs in this book, and good basic instructions. Not as much material covered in some other home sewing books.

[BookMouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book of the Singer Reference Library I've ever read. An excellent book to get from the library, but not one that you should buy for your own reference library.