Helpful Score: 1
This book seemed only somewhat helpful. If you are curious or starting out at sewing I highly recommend S.E.W. Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp. Diana's explanations are funny AND she is clear in explaining how to get results.
Sewing for Dummies, this version, has out-dated and tacky projects. The version of the "Little Black Dress" that is in this Sewing for Dummies actually looks more like something someone would wear to a funeral rather than a hot date. Some of the projects in here are curtains, cornice, pillows, a pillow made from napkins, a vest made from napkins, napkins, and a table cloth.
I DO like that the author actually lists the different feet, stitch lengths, and widths to use for specific stitches. It was nice having as a reference, but I haven't really used it for anything else. I am only a novice and everything I have wanted/needed to use so far has been either on YouTube or the S.E.W Everything Workshop book by Diana Rupp. Perhaps a more intermediate or advanced sewer might appreciate this book.
Sewing for Dummies, this version, has out-dated and tacky projects. The version of the "Little Black Dress" that is in this Sewing for Dummies actually looks more like something someone would wear to a funeral rather than a hot date. Some of the projects in here are curtains, cornice, pillows, a pillow made from napkins, a vest made from napkins, napkins, and a table cloth.
I DO like that the author actually lists the different feet, stitch lengths, and widths to use for specific stitches. It was nice having as a reference, but I haven't really used it for anything else. I am only a novice and everything I have wanted/needed to use so far has been either on YouTube or the S.E.W Everything Workshop book by Diana Rupp. Perhaps a more intermediate or advanced sewer might appreciate this book.
Teaches everything from the VERY basics to actually making something! Tailored for readers of all skill levels, no-sew, low-sew, hand-sew and quick-sew. Explains how to pick fabrics, how to read a pattern, how to choose a sewing machine (and how to thread it!), how to make costumes for your little gremlin, etc.
IT IS AN AWESOME BOOK FOR LEARNING. Young or old = )
