Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew
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List Price: $23.95
Best Price: $14.96 (new), $16.27 (used)
Availability: New (35), Used (10)
Author: Elissa K. Meyrich
Edition: First Edition
ISBN: 0312269099
Number of Pages: 112
Publication Date: 2002-08-20
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Description
So many people dream of creating their own style, doing some simple repairs, or making a few accessories. This book is for all of these people, and teaches everyone how easy sewing can be.Sew Fast Sew Easy includes: Patterns and instructions for a simple envelope pillow, a fashionable skirt, and a hip tote bag Tips on creating your sewing survival kitwhich tools are needed and why Hints on how to buy and use a commercial pattern Understanding fabric personalitybuying the right fabric for a project Complete glossary of terms How to overcome fear of sewing machines Rules of cutting and hand-finishing.
Customer Reviews (41 total reviews)
Great book, Great price
by Customer A1M5RJW9CCBHOF at October 22nd, 2008
I love my Sew Fast Sew Easy book. It was so easy to follow and helped me out a lot. The ... (read more)
A good start, but not enough for me
by Customer A3JE2PU36SBENE at October 21st, 2008
I am completely new to sewing, so new that I had no idea how to cut out a pattern. I found a few ... (read more)
I learned to sew with this book
by Customer A33PS3P5YJB3PV at October 08th, 2008
I learned to sew with this book and have had great sucess. I just bought the new book "Sew On" to progress my sewing and the patterns and projects are amazing! I have learned even more techniques with the new book and I still use my Sew Fast Sew Easy book for reference. I'm really happy with these books from Amazon.
A little TOO basic
by Customer A1WOX04NAPP3ES at September 27th, 2008
The book is probably best for true novices. I was never much of a sewer and it has been 30 years ... (read more)
wonderful book
by Customer A2I42FHESH1ENV at September 10th, 2008
This is a great learn how to sew book for first time sewers, very easy to understand.
Classic Beginner and Reference Sewing Book
by Customer AM1KDGF8VXY3 at September 02nd, 2008
This is a classic beginner sewing book. I think people will learn to sew from this book generations to come. The patterns are very simple with easy to follow instructions. The illustrations are clear and helpful. I bought the new "Sew On" book to learn additional sewing skills with more advanced patterns.
Great Beginner Sewing Book
by Customer A139XKD7TWF5SV at August 21st, 2008
I ordered the "Sew On" book and was really impressed with the written instructions and included ... (read more)
Delivers as recommended!
by Customer A2ZCC07AC6TJ16 at June 18th, 2008
I purchased this book based on its recommendations, and I'm not sorry I did. It's been 25+ years since I touched a sewing machine, and this book definitely helped take the fright away. Perfect for new seamstresses of all ages.
Holiday's are right around the corner!
by Customer A14Z4WVT705YI7 at October 15th, 2007
I have the Rip It! book and love it. I just got this book for my niece for christmas. She wants to ... (read more)
Sew inspired
by Customer A255Q8PW00CY5G at August 18th, 2007
I bought this book for my daughter and she has taken to sewing extremely fast. She's so proud of ... (read more)
