The Sewing Book New Edition: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques Hardcover – February 1, 2018

I LOVE this book! I’m just now getting back into sewing and it’s been YEARS since I have done any. This book has become my reference bible! It is very well laid out, with amazing step by step photos for any and everything you may need to know while sewing. From tools, to using patterns, how to measure, fabric & thread types and uses, and EVERY machine/hand stitch needed, where and when to use them and HOW to do them! AMAZING! MUST HAVE BOOK FOR ANYONE WHO SEWS!

I ordered this book because I'd been told it was an excellent reference resource. But I'll admit I wasn't altogether certain it would be worth my while. However now that I have it I understand what my friend meant. If you are a beginning sewer, this book has very clear, step by step, instructions with DK's always outstanding photographs to show you how to do most of the things you'll be doing whatever you sew. I'm particularly impressed with the clarity of the instructions, which is not something you can always count on in sewing directions.I, however, have been sewing for many years. (Okay decades.) So I'm pleasantly surprised to see that the book is comprehensive enough that I can use it when sewing things I don't do often. I even found a couple of techniques I haven't tried yet.One caveat: DK is a British company. While they've made an extraordinary effort to use vocabulary in use on both sides of the Atlantic, there are a few terms that don't match what we usually say in the US. So if you can't find something you want to do in the index, try looking through the general section for similar techniques. You'll probably find it.

Quite informative, this book will last and inform me for many years to come great book!

I wanted a sewing book to gift to my granddaughter with the sewing machine I plan to give her (her first). This is almost like an illustrated textbook. It should be a good resource for her for years to come. I also bought one for my own library to have as a reference book.

The illustrations are clear, but the instructions are general techniques and specific. This is a good book to teach you the basic and the correct way to complete your project.

Was always able to use patterns without much change. Over the years, while not having time to sew, the body changed! This has helpful advice as I work with selection of patterns, how to adjust them, how to make my newly sewn garments look best on my new body. May also make clothes for a relative who has trouble with ready-to-wear.

This is an excellent reference for those who want to strengthen their sewing skills. Very user/ friendly, well organized , lots of helpful photographs. Although it was used, the book was gently used. Glad I was able to get it through Amazon Prime.

Nice pictures