Comments on: 11 Must-Have Vintage Sewing Books

By: Sew Craftful

Sew Craftful — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:08:17 +0000

Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing

By: Sew Craftful

Sew Craftful — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:38:11 +0000

Hi!

Thanks for emailing. Learning to sew is fairly easy as long as you’re willing, have the patience and are able to follow instructions. I’m glad you’ve decided to take on the art.
In my opinion, the best sewing book is Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing (the earliest edition-) hands down. It doesn’t matter if your into modern sewing or vintage. This book is wonderful. It’s easy to read, understand and has clear, concise graphics, photos, drawings and other illustrations on just about every page. Perfect for a beginner and valuable resource for the experienced. The book and information within will never out date itself.

It’s available on Amazon and you can search around for it other places as well. It’s the best.

For a comparison of the oldest and latest edition read this post:
Complete Guide to Sewing

By: Edith

Edith — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:07:40 +0000

Hi, I was wondering which book from your list do you most absolutely suggest for me. I want to learn. I have no clue how to sew and I’m really eager to start doing my own clothing. I’ve been searching in the “new up to date” books but I’ve found that they don’t provide information about darting, body measurements, and the likes. If you could pleas help. I would really appreciate it. Thanks

By: Sew Craftful

Sew Craftful — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:37:40 +0000

@ZipZap-Wow, 9 out of 11! Which are you missing? And I know a little bit about hoarding myself. It's hard to part with our treasures, isn't it?

By: ZipZapKap

ZipZapKap — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:33:21 +0000

I have 9 of the 11.

(and hundreds more that I really need to part with lest I appear on a documentary about insane levels of hoarding)