The Sewing Book: An Encyclopedic Resource of Step-by-Step Techniques Paperback – January 1, 1994

Very best sewing book I have ever had. Wish I had this book years ago. It is filled with everything you will ever need to know about sewing. The photos are great and easy to follow.

Compared to its competitor (Reader's Digest) this has a lot of hands-on advice in addition to its extensive reference materials. It features several actual projects with detailed instructions and online patterns. I wish it had more projects aimed at men's clothes. A fine learning and reference book.

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!

This book is beautifully put together, contains tons of info and I wish I had bought it sooner as it would have saved me a number of sewing-related headaches. I have been sewing for a couple of years very casually and getting info online, but now I finally have a comprehensive resource that is written coherently. I strongly recommend!

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.

Simple, well organized, good illustrations…covers EVERYTHING

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.

Like the other book that I got it has lots of information that I can use.

Not only is this a quality made book, but it's full of beautiful and useful visuals that really drive home the techniques and lessons the book teaches. I've been through a few sewing books and was disappointed at most of them. This is probably the best sewing book I could find for any beginner. In fact, even people who have mastered the basics could learn from this book. It has some great projects in it and has a picture or illustration to accompany every detail - super important to someone who learns visually like me!

Best book for any one who want to sew

The book was in excellent conditions even if it was used. It's a good book for those who start sewing. Short and clear instructions.

I love this book as it is written well for a beginner to understand and higher level sewing opportunities when you have learnt some of the basics.Fantastic and fun patterns to make.

Just the book I need. Has just started sewing my own clothing and this book comes handy. Clear fotos with colour!