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Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated (Paperback)
by (shelved 173 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.35 — 1,001 ratings — published 2014
The Sewing Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 114 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 822 ratings — published 2009
The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 103 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.14 — 611 ratings — published 2011
Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Ring-bound)
by (shelved 99 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,154 ratings — published 1987
Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 97 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.11 — 561 ratings — published 2012
Vogue Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 97 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 495 ratings — published 1970
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew (Paperback)
by (shelved 95 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.89 — 1,335 ratings — published 2007
One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 94 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.80 — 1,270 ratings — published 2009
Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 92 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.40 — 492 ratings — published 1976
New Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 85 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 610 ratings — published 1972
The Art of Manipulating Fabric (Paperback)
by (shelved 82 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 835 ratings — published 1996
The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting (Paperback)
by (shelved 81 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.23 — 418 ratings — published 2012
Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching (Weekend Craft)
by (shelved 74 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.77 — 768 ratings — published 2009
Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes (Paperback)
by (shelved 73 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.48 — 1,077 ratings — published 2022
Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified (Paperback)
by (shelved 73 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.96 — 494 ratings — published 2009
Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
by (shelved 70 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.25 — 257 ratings — published 1998
Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 70 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.86 — 838 ratings — published 2005
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 69 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.38 — 205 ratings — published 1990
Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 67 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.43 — 539 ratings — published 2014
Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 66 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 336 ratings — published 1993
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects (Hardcover)
by (shelved 66 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.83 — 1,286 ratings — published 2006
The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 63 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.13 — 277 ratings — published 2010
How to Make Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.18 — 294 ratings — published 1975
Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 62 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 663 ratings — published 2007
Pattern Magic (Paperback)
by (shelved 59 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.45 — 514 ratings — published 2010
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects (Hardcover)
by (shelved 59 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.94 — 881 ratings — published 2007
High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers (Paperback)
by (shelved 56 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.08 — 195 ratings — published 1997
Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-Color How-To Photos (Paperback)
by (shelved 54 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.12 — 320 ratings — published 1999
Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 54 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.79 — 577 ratings — published 2006
Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 53 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,346 ratings — published 2018
How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.97 — 285 ratings — published 2010
Sew U Home Stretch: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 266 ratings — published 2008
Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure (Paperback)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.20 — 107 ratings — published 2001
The Dressmaker's Technique Bible: A complete guide to fashion sewing (Hardcover Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 50 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 182 ratings — published 2008
The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook: 5 Master Patterns, 15 Creative Projects (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 47 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.82 — 282 ratings — published 2011
Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 46 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.23 — 155 ratings — published 2003
Gertie Sews Vintage Casual: A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 45 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.27 — 256 ratings — published 2014
Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.74 — 354 ratings — published 2011
Tailoring: The Classic Guide To Sewing The Perfect Jacket (Paperback)
by (shelved 43 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 180 ratings — published 2005
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.46 — 404 ratings — published 2017
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.22 — 197 ratings — published 2015
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.46 — 262 ratings — published 2008
More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric (Hardcover)
by (shelved 41 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.15 — 124 ratings — published 2004
Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics (Flexibound)
by (shelved 40 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.49 — 184 ratings — published
Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C. 1660-1860 (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.64 — 507 ratings — published 1972
Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 40 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.53 — 292 ratings — published 2012
Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.47 — 896 ratings — published 2020
The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. Fit Any Fashion Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.36 — 102 ratings — published
Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.35 — 181 ratings — published 2016
The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.18 — 525 ratings — published 2010
“I couldn't sew on a day like this. There's something in the air that gets in the blood and makes a sort of glory in my soul. My fingers would twitch and I'd sew a crooked seam. So it's ho for the park and the pines.”
― Anne Of The Island
― Anne Of The Island
“I am certain that a Sewing Machine would relieve as much human suffering as a hundred Lunatic Asylums, and possibly a good deal more.”
― Alias Grace
― Alias Grace
