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Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated (Paperback)
by (shelved 174 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.35 — 999 ratings — published 2014
The Sewing Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 112 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 820 ratings — published 2009
The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 103 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.14 — 611 ratings — published 2011
Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 97 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.11 — 559 ratings — published 2012
Vogue Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 97 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 495 ratings — published 1970
Patternmaking for Fashion Design (Ring-bound)
by (shelved 95 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,155 ratings — published 1987
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew (Paperback)
by (shelved 95 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.89 — 1,335 ratings — published 2007
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 — 1,269 ratings — published 2009
Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 92 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.41 — 491 ratings — published 1976
New Complete Guide to Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 84 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 606 ratings — published 1972
The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting (Paperback)
by (shelved 81 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.23 — 419 ratings — published 2012
The Art of Manipulating Fabric (Paperback)
by (shelved 81 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 835 ratings — published 1996
Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching (Weekend Craft)
by (shelved 74 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.77 — 766 ratings — published 2009
Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified (Paperback)
by (shelved 73 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.96 — 494 ratings — published 2009
Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes (Paperback)
by (shelved 71 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.48 — 1,072 ratings — published 2022
Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 70 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.85 — 835 ratings — published 2005
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 69 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.37 — 204 ratings — published 1990
Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
by (shelved 69 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.25 — 257 ratings — published 1998
Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking (Paperback)
by (shelved 67 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.43 — 537 ratings — published 2014
Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 67 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.28 — 336 ratings — published 1993
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects (Hardcover)
by (shelved 66 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.83 — 1,285 ratings — published 2006
The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 64 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.13 — 277 ratings — published 2010
How to Make Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.18 — 293 ratings — published 1975
Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 62 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 663 ratings — published 2007
Pattern Magic (Paperback)
by (shelved 60 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.45 — 515 ratings — published 2010
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects (Hardcover)
by (shelved 59 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.94 — 880 ratings — published 2007
High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers (Paperback)
by (shelved 57 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.08 — 194 ratings — published 1997
Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-Color How-To Photos (Paperback)
by (shelved 54 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.12 — 319 ratings — published 1999
Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 54 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.79 — 577 ratings — published 2006
How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns (Paperback)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.97 — 284 ratings — published 2010
Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,336 ratings — published 2018
Sew U Home Stretch: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 52 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.07 — 266 ratings — published 2008
The Dressmaker's Technique Bible: A complete guide to fashion sewing (Hardcover Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 50 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 182 ratings — published 2008
Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.20 — 107 ratings — published 2001
The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook: 5 Master Patterns, 15 Creative Projects (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 47 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.82 — 282 ratings — published 2011
Gertie Sews Vintage Casual: A Modern Guide to Sportswear Styles of the 1940s and 1950s (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 45 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.26 — 255 ratings — published 2014
Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.74 — 354 ratings — published 2011
Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.23 — 154 ratings — published 2003
Tailoring: The Classic Guide To Sewing The Perfect Jacket (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.24 — 181 ratings — published 2005
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.46 — 404 ratings — published 2017
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 42 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.23 — 195 ratings — published 2015
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 41 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.46 — 263 ratings — published 2008
Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics (Flexibound)
by (shelved 40 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.49 — 183 ratings — published
Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C. 1660-1860 (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.65 — 508 ratings — published 1972
Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 40 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.53 — 293 ratings — published 2012
More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric (Hardcover)
by (shelved 40 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.15 — 124 ratings — published 2004
Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.47 — 891 ratings — published 2020
Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles (Gertie's Sewing)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.35 — 181 ratings — published 2016
The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 4.17 — 523 ratings — published 2010
Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 38 times as sewing)
avg rating 3.86 — 430 ratings — published 2008
“But to use the knowledge of the threading, you must learn the making of the shades. When to sadden with the iron pot. How to bloom the colors. How to bleed.”
― Gathering Blue
― Gathering Blue
“As far as we could tell, the face of the revolution was a sea of embroidering women, patiently waiting the resignation of their repressive governor.”
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