The Busy Woman's Sewing Book

by Nancy Zieman, Robbie Fanning

Shares sewing shortcuts, and shows how to sew blazers, blouses, dresses, tops, skirts, slacks, and lingerie

Genres: Sewing

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Nancy Zieman—author, designer, businesswomen, producer, blogger and national sewing authority—was the host of the popular show "Sewing With Nancy" which appeared on Public TV and online. Nancy was also the founder of Nancy's Notions, a direct marketing company, featuring sewing and quilting products.
Nancy wrote numerous books on sewing and quilting, including her autobiography, "Seams Unlikely," which was co-authored by Marjorie L. Russell.

Reviews

[Amelia in PDX]

It's a shame that Nancy died this past week (11/13/2017) as I was re-reading this book. Some of the tips are still worth noting, some I know from watching her PBS show, she has updated in the last few years.
My prayers go out to her husband, family & friends on Nancy's passing & hope that they feel God's loving arms surrounding them as they go through this time - now & in the future.
Rest in Peace, Nancy.

[Jess]

So many great time saving tips for making clothes!

[Sarahanne]

Found this treasure in great condition - at Goodwill.

I must admit, in my universe Nancy Zieman is a ROCK STAR. Seriously. I admire her so much.

Even so, this is a great book. Some ideas are a little dated & the pictures - well - it was published over 30 years ago! But a lot of the tips & ideas & stories are classic Sewing with Nancy. Practical, precise, & well explained.

I think this would be a great book for a not-quite beginner. More experienced sewers might like to see how some of these tricks & techniques work if you don't have all the latest gadgets & notions. (Kinda makes my brain hurt to call something from 1984 "old school" but that sorta applies here - in a very good way!)

[Peri Collins]

I have used this book for years with good results. It shares some strageties for organizing in order to squeeze sewing into a busy life. Nancy also explains quite clearly how to do some things to take an unlined jacket pattern and raise the quality up a notch with a few quick adjustments to existing pattern pieces. This may be one of my most used sewing books even though I have shelves full of larger and more expensive books.

[Carol-Lynn Beck]

Good as a reference even though it is dated.