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Sewing Books
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Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated (Paperback)
by (shelved 171 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.35 — 995 ratings — published 2014
The Sewing Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 106 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.27 — 801 ratings — published 2009
The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 102 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.14 — 613 ratings — published 2011
Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 96 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.11 — 558 ratings — published 2012
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 — 1,268 ratings — published 2009
Vogue Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 94 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 496 ratings — published 1970
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew (Paperback)
by (shelved 93 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.88 — 1,332 ratings — published 2007
Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Ring-bound)
by (shelved 92 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,149 ratings — published 1987
Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 88 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.40 — 490 ratings — published 1976
New Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 84 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.29 — 603 ratings — published 1972
The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting (Paperback)
by (shelved 81 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 412 ratings — published 2012
The Art of Manipulating Fabric (Paperback)
by (shelved 78 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 831 ratings — published 1996
Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching (Weekend Craft)
by (shelved 73 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.77 — 766 ratings — published 2009
Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified (Paperback)
by (shelved 72 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.97 — 491 ratings — published 2009
Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 68 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.85 — 834 ratings — published 2005
Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes (Paperback)
by (shelved 66 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.47 — 1,027 ratings — published 2022
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 66 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 203 ratings — published 1990
Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
by (shelved 66 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.25 — 257 ratings — published 1998
Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 65 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.43 — 536 ratings — published 2014
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects (Hardcover)
by (shelved 65 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.83 — 1,283 ratings — published 2006
Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 64 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 334 ratings — published 1993
Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 61 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 665 ratings — published 2007
The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 60 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.13 — 275 ratings — published 2010
Pattern Magic (Paperback)
by (shelved 59 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.46 — 512 ratings — published 2010
How to Make Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 59 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.19 — 291 ratings — published 1975
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects (Hardcover)
by (shelved 58 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.94 — 878 ratings — published 2007
High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers (Paperback)
by (shelved 54 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 193 ratings — published 1997
Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 53 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.79 — 575 ratings — published 2006
How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.98 — 282 ratings — published 2010
Sew U Home Stretch: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 51 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 266 ratings — published 2008
Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 50 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,310 ratings — published 2018
Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-Color How-To Photos (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.12 — 320 ratings — published 1999
The Dressmaker's Technique Bible: A complete guide to fashion sewing (Hardcover Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 47 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 181 ratings — published 2008
Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure (Paperback)
by (shelved 46 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.18 — 105 ratings — published 2001
The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook: 5 Master Patterns, 15 Creative Projects (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 45 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.81 — 282 ratings — published 2011
Gertie Sews Vintage Casual: A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 44 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.27 — 253 ratings — published 2014
Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.75 — 353 ratings — published 2011
Tailoring: The Classic Guide To Sewing The Perfect Jacket (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 181 ratings — published 2005
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 41 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.22 — 194 ratings — published 2015
Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C. 1660-1860 (Paperback)
by (shelved 39 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.64 — 504 ratings — published 1972
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.45 — 398 ratings — published 2017
Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.54 — 292 ratings — published 2012
More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric (Hardcover)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.16 — 125 ratings — published 2004
Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics (Flexibound)
by (shelved 37 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.49 — 181 ratings — published
Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 37 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.47 — 850 ratings — published 2020
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.46 — 254 ratings — published 2008
The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.17 — 518 ratings — published 2010
Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.86 — 429 ratings — published 2008
Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 36 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 177 ratings — published 2016
The Party Dress Book: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 35 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.97 — 191 ratings — published 2010
“But to use the knowledge of the threading, you must learn the making of the shades. When to sadden with the iron pot. How to bloom the colors. How to bleed.”
― Gathering Blue
― Gathering Blue
“To unravel any mystery, find the start. Untie that riddle, and the rest will follow.”
― Delphine and the Silver Needle
― Delphine and the Silver Needle












