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best reference book

20 years ago

Ok ladies, you haven't let me down yet... I learned to sew in Girl Scouts 25 years ago, and now I can sew a pretty mean straight stitch (LOL). Now that I am venturing into more complex sewing I would like a good reference book. Which book, (if any) could you not sew without! Forget the Amazon reviews, I trust ya'll will have much better advice!

Jen

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msmarion
20 years ago
Readers Digest Sewing Book. Mine is 25 years old, I use it often and recommend it just as often.
User
20 years ago
The Vogue Sewing book
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keepeminstitches
20 years ago
Vogue or Simplicity's "Simply The Best Sewing Book". I also have an oldie called "Unit Method of Clothing Construction" that I used in home ec college years ago, but I'm sure it's no longer in print. It was put out by The Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, circa 1966. Still, if you find one in a thrift store, it's a keeper for techniques.

Mary

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