Sewing 101: A Beginners Guide to Sewing

101: a workshop in a book

by Creative Publishing International

Sewing 101 is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful sewing tip sidebars, and a painstakingly detailed glossary, Sewing 101 teaches you how to sew successfully. You will learn terminology used regularly in sewing, as well as all the basic skills that are the building blocks of the art. From threading the machine to sewing a straight stitch, to more complicated procedures such as installing zippers and following patterns, everything is covered. Chapters include such topics as: the sewing machine and its accessories, sewing supplies and how to use them, how to shop for, prepare, measure and cut fabric, and more. Each new technique is taught via the creation of an actual project, such as a pillow, window treatment, t-shirt, or baby blanket, thereby allowing you to learn a new skill and create an item to wear, display or use in your home. Dust off that machine and begin sewing for fun and function!'

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, How To, Fashion

224 pages, Spiral-bound

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Amanda Skinner · Rating 2 out of 5]

All that can be said of this book is it is ok. There are step by step pictures, which is great, but the projects look like they were taken from another book published in the 80's or early 90's. They are dated.

I have seen better sewing manuals, but they have step by step with no actual projects to try your hand at the technique. I had hoped that this would pair the techniques with specific projects. It didn't. Oh well. Back to the drawing board.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really great instructional book. Great pictures and step-by-step procedures, however, the projects shown in the book are not really "of the moment" or the most stylish, but a great starting point.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably a good book if you know what you are doing and some easy projects.

[Heather the Banjo Queen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is informative, but I felt that there was a lot left out.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for beginners! Lots of pictures with accurate descriptions.

[Jake · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clear and concise, fairly easy to use...but the photos are so ugly! The fabrics are really terrible. A floral ringer T? Seriously? But still...very good for learning the basics.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am new at sewing, and this short guide helped to give me the basics.This gave me an overview of sewing. I would caution that you would need a larger book to learn to sew.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good resource for sewers.