Best sewing books for beginners

Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns by Diana Rupp

The Book A lively how to and why to sew tutorial that more...2 points

The Book A lively how to and why to sew tutorial that marries attitude and instruction while teaching everything you need to know: How to find the right machine, and become one with it Essential skills, from winding a bobbin to sewing a dart to customizing a pattern Preparing a workspace The Ten Fabric CommandmentsLaying out and cutting patternsWith step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs and illustrations throughout The Projects Cuddle-Up Cardigan Tender is the Nightie Foxy Boxers....2 points

Me and My Sewing Machine by Kate Haxell

Accessible, good-looking and jargon-free, this boo more...2 points

Accessible, good-looking and jargon-free, this book contains everything you need to know to sew well using your sewing machine and nothing more. There are no scary couture-type techniques that real sewers never use, no painstaking procedures that don't actually make your sewing easier, or help it look better, and no complicated methods of doing anything. Instead you will find easy-to-understand, practical and decorative techniques that make sewing simple, even if you have never used a machine be...2 points

The Sewing Book: An Encyclopedic Resource of Step-by-Step Techniques by Alison Smith

This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every more...2 points

This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained. The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads ap...2 points

Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew, One Project at a Time by Deborah Moebes

Learn to Love Sewing, Stitch by StitchSo, you love more...1 point

Learn to Love Sewing, Stitch by StitchSo, you love all that gorgeous designer fabric and you really want to make something with it. Or maybe you've taught yourself a little sewing know-how but have become frustrated. Whatever your background, Stitch by Stitch guides you through everything you need to know to start sewing and make it to the varsity level. Inside Stitch by Stitch, you'll learn essential sewing skills-everything from basic stitching and backtacking to creating gathers, making darts...1 point

1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills with 33 Simple Sewing Projects by Ellen Luckett Baker

Sewing is as easy as 1-2-3! In this creative teach more...1 point

Sewing is as easy as 1-2-3! In this creative teaching book, craft blogger Ellen Luckett Baker offers a wholly unique approach to sewing: she presents projects in groups of three, each building on the techniques used in the project before. Baker shows, for example, how to sew a glasses case, then build on those skills to create a zippered pouch, and from there, make a more advanced cosmetics bag. There are 33 delightful projects in all, ranging from clothing to dcor and accessories. With easy-to-...1 point

One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! by Rebecca Yaker, Patricia Hoskins

With more than 200,000 copies in print, Storey's One-Skein more...1 point

With more than 200,000 copies in print, Storey's One-Skein Wonders series is an unqualified success. Now, for the first time in the series, fabric takes center stage! And the timing couldn't be better. Sewing machine sales have doubled over the past 10 years, and crafters are discovering the joy of another kind of stitching.One-Yard Wonders will delight anyone who has ever fallen for fabric - from the novice sewing enthusiast to the lifelong seamstress. The book presents a delightful array of si...1 point

Sew What! Bags: 18 Pattern-Free Projects You Can Customize to Fit Your Needs by Lexie Barnes

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Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects by Amy Butler

Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, m more...1 point

Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns, she presents more than 25 charming projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. Our innovative packaging makes for easy usepattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover of this full-color, lay-flat spiralbound book. Lush photographs inspire, while how-to illustrations and straightforward text (m...1 point

Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight by Brett Bara

Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using more...1 point

Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill.Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.Sewing in a Straight Line is a step-by-step guide to creating 28 deceptively simple projects that look like they came from a chic boutique-far more impressive than you would expect for such little....1 point

The New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories Updated Edition with All-New Projects and Simplicity Patterns (Reader's Digest) by Reader's Digest

The ultimate stitch-and-seam reference book for both more...1 point

The ultimate stitch-and-seam reference book for both beginners and seasoned sewers includes thousands of illustrations and diagrams for each stage of the sewing process. In this updated edition, sewers will find: 20 new modern projects from Simplicity(r) patterns; includes updated photographs Instructions for making smart trousers, traditional curtains, a light summer dress, kids' clothes, a beach towel, patchwork bag, and more Tips on how to select the right equipment, choose the perfect fabric...1 point

My First Hand Sewing Book: Learn To Sew: Kids by Alison McNicol

Alison McNicol is an expert in teaching children t more...1 point

Alison McNicol is an expert in teaching children to sew and has written Learn To Sew: Kids, a series of best-selling sewing books for children. This first book introduces beginners to basic hand-sewing techniques in a fun, easy to follow way. With bright, modern and clear illustrations, children can quickly learn their first sewing skills and make a selection of super cool projects too ! This book is perfect for the young beginner. With bright, modern and fun illustrations and photos, children c...1 point

Sew & Stow: 31 Fun Sewing Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself! by Betty Oppenheimer

Urban sewing lounges and stitch-centered bridal showers more...0 points

Urban sewing lounges and stitch-centered bridal showers point to the rebirth of sewing. A new generation has finally picked up needle and thread, and they're ready to sew. And why not? With a basic machine and a little know-how, crafters can make stylish and utterly distinct items. In Sew & Stow: 30 Fun Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!, Betty Oppenheimer, an avid crafter and sewer, shares 30 of her favorite patterns, including functional items for the ho...0 points

The New Handmade: Simple Sewing for Contemporary Style (That Patchwork Place) by Cassie Barden

In an age of mass-produced fashion, express your individual more...0 points

In an age of mass-produced fashion, express your individual style! Create handmade projects for your wardrobe and home with only a small time commitment and basic sewing skills. Now you can make fun, useful accessories and gifts with the contemporary fabrics you love. * Choose from totes and bags, cases and covers, fashion accents, and home decor projects * Learn techniques you'll use again and again, such as installing zippers, using fusible applique, and basic machine quilting * Mix and match....0 points