Vogue Sewing Revised and Updated
A trusted classic since 1975, Vogue® Sewing has remained a consistent bestseller and sewer’s favorite. Now it’s been fully revised and updated, with the latest information and all-new photographs and illustrations, introduction, and page layout. From choosing a machine to mastering couture techniques, it covers everything stitcher's need to know to make professional and fashionable garments. It’s certain to remain the premier source-book for sewers everywhere.
This technique-rich Vogues manual contains comprehensive instructions for understanding pattern markings, selecting fabrics and notions, hand-stitching and mending, pressing, and measuring to fit. Everything’s beautifully laid out, with charts and detailed explanations. And as it teaches, it also steers you to the right project for your sewing level, with a plethora of photos that showcase different options for both beginners and those more expert with a needle.
REVIEWS
+ The book is the best, most thorough sewing book, A Sewing Bible !
+ Lots of great general information as well as specific explanations of techniques.
+ Good drawings to illustrate instructions
+ Great book for beginners as well as more advanced seamstress
- Heavy and not very comfortable to use or lay down on your sewing table.
- A bit dry stuff; but using this book as a great manual, absence of decoration/photographs isn't bad at all
- Paragraph 9 about Fabrics requiring special handling; no tweeds/wool or bouclé mentioned.......
Note: Paragraph 8: Advanced pattern alterations is very usefull
Note: Page 173: Darts; French and Couture darts explained!
A trusted classic since 1975, Vogue® Sewing has remained a consistent bestseller and sewer’s favorite. Now it’s been fully revised and updated, with the latest information and all-new photographs and illustrations, introduction, and page layout. From choosing a machine to mastering couture techniques, it covers everything stitcher's need to know to make professional and fashionable garments. It’s certain to remain the premier source-book for sewers everywhere.
This technique-rich Vogues manual contains comprehensive instructions for understanding pattern markings, selecting fabrics and notions, hand-stitching and mending, pressing, and measuring to fit. Everything’s beautifully laid out, with charts and detailed explanations. And as it teaches, it also steers you to the right project for your sewing level, with a plethora of photos that showcase different options for both beginners and those more expert with a needle.
REVIEWS
+ The book is the best, most thorough sewing book, A Sewing Bible !
+ Lots of great general information as well as specific explanations of techniques.
+ Good drawings to illustrate instructions
+ Great book for beginners as well as more advanced seamstress
- Heavy and not very comfortable to use or lay down on your sewing table.
- A bit dry stuff; but using this book as a great manual, absence of decoration/photographs isn't bad at all
- Paragraph 9 about Fabrics requiring special handling; no tweeds/wool or bouclé mentioned.......
Note: Paragraph 8: Advanced pattern alterations is very usefull
Note: Page 173: Darts; French and Couture darts explained!