Sewing for the first timer

Rating:
Summary: THIS BOOK IS TERRIBLE!
Review: I am considered by many to be a fairly accomplished seamstress and I found most of the instructions in this book confusing at best and unintelligible at worst. If this was my first introduction to sewing, I would sell my machine and never pick up a needle and thread again!

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I ordered this book from a book club, sight unseen, and I thought from the title that it would be a bit simpler. Well, I was wrong. The projects in the book are ones that I would never use. She doesn't really cover garment construction, except for a gaudy looking child's sundress. Then the materials you have to buy are a bit pricey. The only thing I really liked about the book was that it had great photos. I think the book "Sew Fast Sew Easy" is better than this. This book will just collect dust on my bookshelf.