Sew Step by Step: More Than 200 Essential Techniques for Beginners

by Alison Smith

Need to learn how to shorten a hemline? Eager to make some cushion covers or a simple tunic dress? Sew Step by Step will come to your rescue. Packed with more than 200 easy-to-follow techniques, from sewing on a button to personalizing a garment, Sew Step by Step brings these traditional, practical, and artistic crafts up to date with advice on contemporary styles and new materials, introducing these immensely satisfying skills to a whole new generation.

Genres: Sewing, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference, Fashion

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2011

About the author

There is more than one Alison Smith in the Goodreads database. This entry is for Alison^^^^Smith, sewer and crafter.

Reviews

[Calvin Charlene]

Sew Step by Step is an amazing sewing guide that truly makes learning feel easy and enjoyable. The instructions are clear, modern, and beginner-friendly, covering everything from simple basics like sewing on a button to fun projects like cushion covers and tunic dresses.

What I love most is how encouraging this book feels, like having a patient teacher guiding you step by step. It’s packed with practical techniques, creative ideas, and updated advice on materials and styles.
If you’re a beginner or want to improve your sewing skills, this book is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!

[Ruth]

Very informative and comprehensive. Definitely going on my amazon wishlist.

[Aja Marsh]

Lots of great photos and clear step by steps for so many common sewing element. Great resource.

[Shannon]

Ambiguous wording for a beginner book

[Amy3745]

Good projects.

[Tanja]

Clear instructions with lots of pictures for hand and machine sewing.

[Marci -]

For the beginner to the expert that needs a refresher course in the simple stitches to the most complicated, this book is fabulous ! With the full color photographs, Alison takes you through step by step to making your sewing dreams come true.

[Pearl]

Simple, concise and easy to follow. This book guides you through the first steps of dressmaking and introduces common stitches and techniques.
Well set out with clear photo tutorials.

[Faith-Emmanuela]

Interested in the book