29 books
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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 — 993 ratings — published 2014
The Sewing Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 105 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 784 ratings — published 2009
The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 100 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 95 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.11 — 555 ratings — published 2012
Vogue Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 95 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 497 ratings — published 1970
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 — 1,267 ratings — published 2009
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 — 1,333 ratings — published 2007
Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Ring-bound)
by (shelved 90 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,148 ratings — published 1987
Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 87 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.40 — 487 ratings — published 1976
New Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 82 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 605 ratings — published 1972
The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting (Paperback)
by (shelved 80 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.23 — 408 ratings — published 2012
The Art of Manipulating Fabric (Paperback)
by (shelved 76 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 832 ratings — published 1996
Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching (Weekend Craft)
by (shelved 74 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.77 — 766 ratings — published 2009
Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified (Paperback)
by (shelved 73 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.97 — 489 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 — 833 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 4.48 — 1,003 ratings — published 2022
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 66 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.83 — 1,286 ratings — published 2006
Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 65 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.43 — 535 ratings — published 2014
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 65 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 202 ratings — published 1990
Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
by (shelved 65 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.25 — 257 ratings — published 1998
Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 63 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.27 — 335 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 62 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 666 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 4.14 — 270 ratings — published 2010
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 60 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.94 — 878 ratings — published 2007
How to Make Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 59 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.19 — 290 ratings — published 1975
Pattern Magic (Paperback)
by (shelved 57 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.46 — 509 ratings — published 2010
Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 54 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.79 — 576 ratings — published 2006
High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.08 — 194 ratings — published 1997
Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-Color How-To Photos (Paperback)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.13 — 321 ratings — published 1999
Sew U Home Stretch: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.06 — 265 ratings — published 2008
How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.98 — 279 ratings — published 2010
Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 51 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,294 ratings — published 2018
The Dressmaker's Technique Bible: A complete guide to fashion sewing (Hardcover Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 47 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.25 — 180 ratings — published 2008
Gertie Sews Vintage Casual: A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 46 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.27 — 251 ratings — published 2014
Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight (Paperback)
by (shelved 46 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.75 — 352 ratings — published 2011
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
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.21 — 190 ratings — published 2015
Tailoring: The Classic Guide To Sewing The Perfect Jacket (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 181 ratings — published 2005
Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.47 — 829 ratings — published 2020
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.45 — 389 ratings — published 2017
Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C. 1660-1860 (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.64 — 501 ratings — published 1972
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
Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.86 — 431 ratings — published 2008
More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric (Hardcover)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.16 — 124 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 — 179 ratings — published
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.45 — 253 ratings — published 2008
The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.19 — 512 ratings — published 2010
Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 35 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.36 — 175 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
“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
“The verb 'to darn' is explained in my pocket dictionary as follows: 'To mend by imitating the texture of the stuff, with thread and needle.' But this definition does not correspond to the work accomplished by good Chinese housewives. When they mend a sock, they do not try 'to imitate the texture of the stuff'. Their art makes no attempt at concealment: it even takes a certain pride in revealing itself.”
― The Maker of Heavenly Trousers
― The Maker of Heavenly Trousers












