The Sewing Stitch & Textile Bible: A Complete Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials
by Lorna Knight
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Author: Lorna KnightEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-25
ISBN: 0896895270
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Krause Publications
Book Reviews of The Sewing Stitch & Textile Bible: A Complete Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials
Book Review: Nice format
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a nice compact book that fits in my sewing box and has an internal spiral binding so the pages will lay flat. Good instructions on many hand, machine, and serger stitches and their applications, with cross-references to get similar stitch effects using hand instead of machine, machine instead of serger, etc. It also covers a lot of specialty stitches for beads, sequins, embroidery, and ribbon that aren't in some much larger books. Stitches are definitely the strong point, though the shorter textile section is still very helpful and, not surprisingly, often gives some details on what kind of stitches do or don't work with a given material. It's not a "complete guide to sewing," but it's probably the most useful day-to-day sewing reference I have. Good back-up books I use that spend more time on the shelf are: McCall's Needlework Treasury: A Learn & Make Book (McCall's Needlework & Craft Books) -- big & ancient but thorough, and New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest), which is a giant, glossy, 4-lb monster. I probably need Sewing for Dummies too but it's too late for that.
Summary of The Sewing Stitch & Textile Bible: A Complete Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials
Delivers technique tips you will refer to often.Spiral encased, lay-flat format allows you to work while you read.
Whether it's simple repair advice, instructions for soft furnishings or tips for designing fashions, this comprehensive sewing resource contains instructions anyone can understand, and use for years to come. In addition to easy-to-follow instructions, demonstrated in 500+ color photos and diagrams, this book includes a stitch directory with functional and decorative stitches created by hand, machine and serger. Plus, a textile directory with details for working with 70+ fabrics from chiffon to denim, and application advice for seams, edges, buttonholes, zippers and more. This is a foundational reference every sewing enthusiast can use.
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