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Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 993 ratings — published 2014
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The Sewing Book The Sewing Book (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 794 ratings — published 2009
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The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 4.14 — 614 ratings — published 2011
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Vogue Sewing Vogue Sewing (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.28 — 496 ratings — published 1970
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One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 94 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.80 — 1,267 ratings — published 2009
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Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 1,332 ratings — published 2007
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Patternmaking for Fashion Design Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Ring-bound)
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avg rating 4.24 — 1,148 ratings — published 1987
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Complete Guide to Sewing Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.41 — 487 ratings — published 1976
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New Complete Guide to Sewing New Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.28 — 603 ratings — published 1972
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The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 411 ratings — published 2012
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The Art of Manipulating Fabric The Art of Manipulating Fabric (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 831 ratings — published 1996
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Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching (Weekend Craft) Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching (Weekend Craft)
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avg rating 3.77 — 764 ratings — published 2009
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Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.97 — 490 ratings — published 2009
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Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 3.85 — 832 ratings — published 2005
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Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.48 — 1,012 ratings — published 2022
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Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 202 ratings — published 1990
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Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series) Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
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avg rating 4.25 — 257 ratings — published 1998
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Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 536 ratings — published 2014
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Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 3.83 — 1,283 ratings — published 2006
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Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.28 — 334 ratings — published 1993
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Pattern Magic Pattern Magic (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.45 — 511 ratings — published 2010
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How to Make Sewing Patterns How to Make Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 291 ratings — published 1975
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Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 3.94 — 878 ratings — published 2007
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High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 193 ratings — published 1997
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Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 3.79 — 575 ratings — published 2006
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How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.98 — 282 ratings — published 2010
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Sew U Home Stretch: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics Sew U Home Stretch: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 4.07 — 266 ratings — published 2008
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Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.95 — 1,307 ratings — published 2018
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Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-Color How-To Photos Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-Color How-To Photos (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 320 ratings — published 1999
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The Dressmaker's Technique Bible: A complete guide to fashion sewing The Dressmaker's Technique Bible: A complete guide to fashion sewing (Hardcover Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 4.24 — 181 ratings — published 2008
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Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 105 ratings — published 2001
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The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook: 5 Master Patterns, 15 Creative Projects The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook: 5 Master Patterns, 15 Creative Projects (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 3.81 — 282 ratings — published 2011
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Gertie Sews Vintage Casual: A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s (Gertie's Sewing) Gertie Sews Vintage Casual: A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s (Gertie's Sewing)
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avg rating 4.27 — 253 ratings — published 2014
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Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.75 — 352 ratings — published 2011
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Tailoring: The Classic Guide To Sewing The Perfect Jacket Tailoring: The Classic Guide To Sewing The Perfect Jacket (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 181 ratings — published 2005
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Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 4.21 — 191 ratings — published 2015
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Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C. 1660-1860 Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C. 1660-1860 (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.64 — 502 ratings — published 1972
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The Geometry of Hand-Sewing The Geometry of Hand-Sewing (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.45 — 395 ratings — published 2017
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Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.54 — 292 ratings — published 2012
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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.45 — 253 ratings — published 2008
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More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 125 ratings — published 2004
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Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics (Flexibound)
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avg rating 4.49 — 179 ratings — published
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Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.47 — 838 ratings — published 2020
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The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 515 ratings — published 2010
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Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.86 — 429 ratings — published 2008
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Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles (Gertie's Sewing) Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles (Gertie's Sewing)
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avg rating 4.37 — 177 ratings — published 2016
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The Party Dress Book: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room The Party Dress Book: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 35 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.97 — 191 ratings — published 2010
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Viola Shipman
“The Sewing Machine Charm

To A Life Bound by Family, The Thread That Ties Us All Together”
Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet

Nathaniel Hawthorne
“Women derive a pleasure, incomprehensible to the other sex, from the delicate toil of the needle.”
Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter

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