10 Best Books on Basic Sewing

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Basic Sewing, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Basic Sewing Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Basic Sewing below.

 
1."Sewing Basics: All You Need to Know About Machine and Hand Sewing" by Sandra Bardwell
“Sewing Basics: All You Need to Know About Machine and Hand Sewing” Book Review: This book is a complete guide for beginners to learn the basics of sewing. It covers all the essential concepts related to sewing, including fabric selection, hand sewing, fitting, finishing, troubleshooting, and more. Moreover, it is also a useful resource for experienced sewers who may encounter difficulties while working with challenging fabrics. The book contains detailed instructions on various techniques, as well as information on choosing the right fabrics. Additionally, it provides useful hints on achieving a professional finish for garments. With the help of pictures and design details, the book enables readers to better understand the sewing process.

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2."Sewing: 9 Basic Stitches for Your Embroidery and Sewing Projects" by Juan Wallace
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3."Tailoring Basics: Teach Yourself Dress Design, Cutting, and Sewing" by Nadia Fahim El-hewie
“Tailoring Basics: Teach Yourself Dress Design, Cutting, and Sewing” Book Review: The book has been intentionally written to educate readers on the fundamentals of planning, designing, cutting, and sewing fabric. It covers a broad range of topics, including different types of tailoring, the basics of stitching, sewing wearables, fabric types, and custom-fitting tailoring. Additionally, the book includes chapters on pattern tailoring, as well as a detailed explanation of the process and steps involved. There is also a section that provides a cost analysis of tailoring dresses. The inclusion of various design patterns of fabrics throughout the book helps to clarify the concepts presented.

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4."The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible: Get the Most Out of Your Machine" by Wendy Gardiner and Lorna Knight
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5."Sewing Techniques: An Introduction to Construction Skills Within the Design Process (Basics Fashion Design)" by Prendergast and Jennifer
“Sewing Techniques: An Introduction to Construction Skills Within the Design Process (Basics Fashion Design)” Book Review: The book teaches about sewing techniques, important tools and materials, and different types of fabrics. It has pictures to help understand the ideas better. The book covers many topics, like how to choose fabrics and make designs, and how to use pressing and steaming. It also explains how to finish things professionally, and how to change the size or take things apart and put them back together. This book is useful for students learning about fashion and people who work with crafts and want to improve their sewing skills.

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6."Sew Me! Sewing Basics" by Choly Knight
“Sew Me! Sewing Basics”Book Review: This book is designed for people who are new to sewing and want to learn. It starts by explaining how to choose a sewing machine, and then teaches basic techniques and time-saving tips. The book has many helpful pictures, charts, drawings, and photos to make learning easy. There are many techniques to learn in the book, like how to make a pillow sham, a bellflower pincushion, a sache, and a cat plush. The book also includes many colorful photos of completed projects. It covers everything from how to sew and pick out a machine to choosing the right fabric, in a clear and organized way.

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7."Serger Sewing Basics" by Carol Zentgraf
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8."Simple Modern Sewing: 8 Basic Patterns to Create 25 Favorite Garments" by Shufu To Seikatsu Sha
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9."Basic Sewing (101 Essential Tips)" by DK Publishing
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10."Sewing: The Definitive Guide to Sewing for Beginners - Newbies Check This Out - 11 Sewing Basics Tutorials" by Meredith Graham
“Sewing: The Definitive Guide to Sewing for Beginners – Newbies Check This Out – 11 Sewing Basics Tutorials” Book Review: This book includes all the important information about sewing. It is written to help people learn how to sew and stitch. The book is made especially for beginners who want to learn the basics of sewing and its techniques. It not only teaches techniques, but also introduces the different tools and devices used in sewing. The book also covers decorative techniques used to enhance sewing. Additionally, there is a brief discussion on how to choose fabrics and tools, as well as the rules and regulations for using sewing machines.

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We have put a lot of effort into researching the best books on Basic Sewing and came out with a recommended list and their reviews. If any more book needs to be added to this list, please email us. We are working on free pdf downloads for books on Basic Sewing and will publish the download link here. Fill out this Basic Sewing books pdf download" request form for download notification.

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