Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp
|
List Price: Our Price: $16.80 You Save: $10.15 (38%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $16.50 (click here) Category: Book See more book details and other editions |
|---|
Book Reviews of Sew Everything Workshop
Book Review: Absolute #1 Book for Beginners! Finally I GET it!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book leaves no detail out. I finally get it. It demystified the whole process. I feel confident that I can tackle a project now without any trouble. Sure, there are lots of instructions and tutorials you can find on the internet for free, but there always seemed to be a detail or two that they didn't explain or they assumed the reader knew how to do, so I was always unsure about what to do and how to do it. I've bought several sewing books in the past claiming to be for beginners, but they always assumed that the reader knew about the basics, and I didn't. If you are a beginner, and really don't know the first thing, or even if you know a few things, but not as much as you would like, this book will be the perfect book for you. I'm so glad I bought it. I can finally put all those patterns I bought to good use.Book Review: Awesome book for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I got a sudden urge to sew and after reading the positive reviews for this book, went out and bought it.
The book has clearly written, easy-to-understand instructions for everything the beginning sewist needs to know: basic supplies, what to look for in a sewing machine, how to thread the machine, how to select and prepare fabric for a project, how to read a pattern, and finally, how to sew.
So far, I've made one of the beginner projects out of this book--a totebag. My family and friends have complimented me on how nice it came out. I think it turned out really well and I'm very happy with the results. A lot of the credit goes to this book for providing such good instructions. Sewing seems like such an engaging, satisfying hobby. I'm looking forward to producing more of the items in this book.
Book Review: Great pictures, clear instructions, great for beginners to advanced sewers
Summary: 5 Stars
This is just an all around great book. Although I find it redundant to explain all the sewing basics, every sewing book seems to do the same. The pictures are great, the instructions are clear and each project has a list of fabrics that could be used, difficulty of the project, and patterns for most of the projects in the book. The ones that don't have patterns are done that way because you customize the project specifically to your needs. Out of all the (many!) sewing books that I have I think this is the all around best one (In my opinion it even beats SewU for the simplicity). It has projects that include clothing, plushies, quilts and home decor. Book Review: Excellent for the beginner or as refresh to basic sewing
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had past experiences with sewing, but mostly with repairing loose hems, buttons, and shortening pant lengths. I wanted a book that would provide a general overview on sewing--machine and by hand--and sewing garments and beyond.
This book is excellent for the beginner and for those, like myself, who haven't sewn in awhile that need a refresher. After reading the book from the first week of arrival, I was able to start on some of Diana Rupp's simple projects (she includes 10 FREE easy-to-do patterns) within the following week and haven't stopped since and moved beyond her book. Within a month, I was able to create 1-2 new projects on a weekly basis* (mostly tops, shorts, and stuffed animals). In addition to this book, I also purchased alongside it the New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest). It's a good reference book to have on hand for those future intermediate and advance projects.
*It's also a good idea to familiarize yourself with your sewing machine before diving into any of the projects not completing by hand.
Book Review: A fun and informative learn to sew guide!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this book because I've just got myself my first computerised sewing machine after a long break between seams. I'm delighted I did 'cause Diana Rupp has got the goods. She's hip and knows her subject inside out. She also knows beginner sewers and how easy it can be to get overwhelmed and frustrated when starting out. Ms Rupp takes her readers through all that with plenty of good humour (I even had a bit of a giggle). Diana Rupp has talked me through such basics as preparing my sewing space, sewing tools, choosing and working a machine, stitch types, fabrics, reading patterns and cutting, tailoring and fitting, hand sewing basics - and much more. There are easy to read diagrams mixed with heaps of color photos. In the back of the book are the easy to sew (and wearable)patterns to help me hone my skills and move beyond the endless cushion covers. Sewing instructions and patterns (created by the author especially for new sewers)are more detailed than usual to help the true beginner get off to a satisfying and productive start. I feel quite inspired to get creating. Only problem is - which project to choose?!