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 enlarge | Author: Elissa K. Meyrich
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Category: Book
List Price: $23.95
Buy New: $14.95
You Save: $9.00 (38%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 16102
Media: Paperback
Edition: Book and Access
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0312269099
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.2
EAN: 9780312269098
ASIN: 0312269099
Publication Date: August 20, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Never opened the patterns! No dog ears or dings.
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Beginning sewers should start here! August 25, 2003
228 out of 286 found this review helpful
The only mistake that I made in purchasing this book was that I bought it after I had spent money on other, more complicated, books marketed towards the beginning sewer. If you have literally NO prior experience, cannot decipher a "selvage" from a "crosswise grain", buy this book. It is elementary in its explanation and directions, without being condescending. It is full of tips and suggestions that I found no where else, and as an added bonus-it includes 3 ready to use patterns! Trust me and buy this book FIRST! Sewing can be frustrating to the novice, and intimidating, with all of the jargon and precision that is involved. You will be very satisfied with your purchase!
Not just for beginners June 2, 2003
47 out of 84 found this review helpful
I am a self-taught intermediate sewers who's been off and on for about six years. Because this is marketed for the beginner sewer, I hesitated on purchasing it. However, after having so many frustrating experiences attempting to make a professional looking purse, I decided to buy it. This baby helped me so much that now I'm thinking of starting a small business! This book teaches you all the things you can't necessarily teach yourself or figure out on your own. Everything is super easy to understand, and the result is ALWAYS crisp and neat looking. I highly recommend this book to any level sewer, from novice to intermediate.
this book is definitly worth the price!! April 9, 2003
48 out of 85 found this review helpful
I bought this book on a recommendation from one of my co-workers. They were 100% correct when they said this book was well worth it. Not only does Elissa tell you the proper way to do things, but she does it with humor. She understands that the beginner seamstress is not going to know what she knows after many years in the industry. I also have had the opportunity to take several of her classes in NYC. If you get the chance, I highly recommend those too! Thanks Elissa for the great book! I love it!
Great book for a beginner! December 14, 2002
196 out of 253 found this review helpful
My mom recently bought me a sewing machine as a gift, and I had no clue how to use it. I leafed through a lot of sewing books trying to decide which one to buy; most of them were much thicker than this one, and filled with advanced techniques that I wasn't ready for. This book actually takes you through the process of threading the machine, explains basics about fabric, tools, taking body measurements and gives you a list of essentials to buy for your sewing kit. The best part for me was that it's goal-oriented. SFSE comes with 3 patterns for a pillow cover, tote bag and skirt. Each project has step-by-step directions and great diagrams. The projects get more difficult as you go, so you learn more and more with each project. If you want a sewing book that will actually teach you how to sew (vs. a reference manual) this is the one. This would also make a great gift--the book design is really cute!
Easy way to start November 4, 2002
48 out of 90 found this review helpful
I've always been frustrated by learning how to sew, but I saw this book in the bookstore, and I had to pick it up. The cover is what caught my eye: A bright pink design, and inside it goes step by step in teaching you how to sew with fun illustrations. She's encouraging from the beginning, saying "if I gave you a pair of ballet shoes, could you go on the point right away?" She admits it will take practice and time, but it is very rewarding. I bought this book before I bought the sewing machine! The only complaint I have is that when I bought it in the bookstore, it was kind of over-priced ...,but it is still worth it!
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