Sewing Classic Clothes That Fit

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Summary: Great photos, needs more substantial information
Review: This book is a beautiful book; the photography is stunning, and some of the ideas are interesting. It has some good ideas for basic wardrobe construction. However, many of the photos seem to be of ready-to-wear garments - not something I want to see in a sewing book. Also, the author might have included some standard pattern recommendations for some of the garments. A great book to flip through, a sort of coffee-table book for home sewers, but for real sewing tips, I'd consult a classic reference, and for real garment tips, I like to see references to actual patterns to get an idea of what's going on. You might check this out at a library before buying it, since much of the construction information can be found elsewhere.

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Summary: An excellent learn to sew manual for the college girl.
Review: This is the first basic sewing manual I have read that shows clothing construction for clothes my friends and I wear. This book covers the basics of sewing aimed at the young professional audience. Construction of sweats and t-shirts, as well as dressier clothes (such as that all important little black dress)are shown in both picture and descriptions. The fashions shown are current, up to date conservative styles with an English flare. There is a very informative section on wardrobe planning, and the classics for every wardrobe. The book is worth looking at just for the picture of ways to change the little black dress with accessories. The section on changing a pattern so it fits is detailed, but basic, suitable for the younger figure without major fitting challenges. I would recommend this book for the young adult learning to sew.