Sewing 911: Practical and Creative Rescues for Sewing Emergenc

by Barbara Deckert

Everyone who sews has had at least one sewing emergency and most have had more than they care to mention. Sewing 911 to the rescue! In her many years as a professional seamstress, author Barbara Deckert has experienced countless glitches -- and lived to tell about them. With good humor and a practical approach to improving sewing skills, Deckert shares her secrets for salvaging projects, even when things have gone terribly wrong.
-- Offers common-sense solutions the professionals use.
-- Includes step-by-step instructions and more than 200 color photos.
-- Enclosed spiral binding allows it to lie flat on the sewing table.

Genres: Sewing, Reference, Nonfiction, Fashion, Crafts

160 pages, Hardcover

First published August 3, 2001

Reviews

[Linnae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've checked this out from the library several times over the years and finally just bought it. If you sew or mend your own clothing, this book could save your sanity, not to mention your project. The clothing care tips in the appendix were helpful too (which type of stain remover to use with which fabric/stain, etc.)

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book is written to help people with their sewing problems, there is a lot of helpful information for anyone who wears clothing including how to repair or fix fitting problems. Four indexes at the back cover a basic sewing repair kit, how to determine fibre content, sewing machine troubleshooting and stain removal.

[Bliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just got this one from the library today.

I was hoping to find a cheat for making a quick skirt. So far I haven't seen it in this book but that's okay.

What I'm seeing so far is cool. There are some things in the book that even I might be able to manage.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now this book has some good tips. And, believe me, I need them.