Let's talk books. Sewing books, that is. Big books, little books, tall books, small books. Whether you're new to sewing or a seasoned seamstress, it's a good idea to have a few books on the subject. This list may even spark your sewjo. These 5 are the ones I reach for most often. The internet is a great source however, if you need to refresh your memory on a specific technique, I urge you to reach for a book. Time is precious and you shouldn't spend it filtering through blogs or Youtube videos. The answer is going to be within one of these books. Each book in this list offers something different. Let's dive right in.
1. The Sewing Book
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Need a gift for someone? Only have a yard of fabric to use? This book is your best bet. It has 101 patterns for things to make with only 1 yard of fabric! Yep, you read that correctly, only one yard of fabric.
We all have at least one yard of fabric in our stash, waiting to get used. This book has patterns for aprons, toys for kids and pets, other pet items, and even clothes!
It's a great beginner-friendly book too. I've had this for years and pull it out whenever I need a quick handmade gift idea. The holidays always creep upon us. Grab this book and start making gifts now. This might give you new ideas for everyone on your list. And, why not pick up an extra copy for your niece who recently learned to sew?
We all have at least one yard of fabric in our stash, waiting to get used. This book has patterns for aprons, toys for kids and pets, other pet items, and even clothes!
It's a great beginner-friendly book too. I've had this for years and pull it out whenever I need a quick handmade gift idea. The holidays always creep upon us. Grab this book and start making gifts now. This might give you new ideas for everyone on your list. And, why not pick up an extra copy for your niece who recently learned to sew?
4. The Colette Sewing Handbook
by: Sarai Mitnick
This is another pattern designer sewing book. I love Colette patterns. They are feminine without the fuss. The 5 patterns in this book are sweet and simple. She shows you how to create a scalloped hem, which you will love. The patterns are beginner-friendly as well. This book makes a wonderful gift for any sewist, new and seasoned.
Sarai has a blog that she is no longer on but, everything is archived.
She has, however, created an online sewing community and is very active in it. Seamwork, have you heard of it? It's is a great membership sewing community. It also has classes and patterns too.
Sarai has a blog that she is no longer on but, everything is archived.
She has, however, created an online sewing community and is very active in it. Seamwork, have you heard of it? It's is a great membership sewing community. It also has classes and patterns too.
5. Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch
by: Tilly Walnes
If you love wearing cozy knit fabrics, you will love this book. Tilly's style blends modern with vintage to create something for everyone. If you've never sewn with stretch fabrics, she shows you how. From picking out the perfect fabric to the seam finishing. You don't even need a serger! She includes patterns for dresses, overalls, tops, and bottoms. The patterns aren't difficult and you can wear the clothing every day.
This book is also beginner-friendly. She will walk you through needle choice and stitches as well.
I've recently made a Freya dress with star and moon fabric. It was such a fun pattern to sew!
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Tilly Walnes also has an active blog, chock full of great information and more patterns.
This book is also beginner-friendly. She will walk you through needle choice and stitches as well.
I've recently made a Freya dress with star and moon fabric. It was such a fun pattern to sew!
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Tilly Walnes also has an active blog, chock full of great information and more patterns.
Other Books You Might Enjoy:
You can find all these books online and in book stores. You may even score a copy in a used bookstore.
Each book pictured below offers different options. I love visiting the bookstore and rifling through all the sewing books. I never leave empty -handed.
Hope this gave you some sewing inspiration. When I want to sew but, don't have a project in mind, I grab a small stack of books. Plop down on the couch with a warm beverage and just look through them. Flipping through the pretty pictures seems to get my sewjo train started. Toot-toot!
Let me know in the comment section if you have any of these books. Or, share some of your favorites instead.
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Happy reading and happier sewing,
Annette
Let me know in the comment section if you have any of these books. Or, share some of your favorites instead.
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Happy reading and happier sewing,
Annette
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Hi there, I'm Annette and I love eating and sewing. I usually have a cup of coffee or tea with me, but not next to my machine because I'd probably spill it. I am the reason we can't have nice things.
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