McCall's essential guide to sewing

Brigitte Binder

Book - 2014

"Whether you're a total novice or practically a pro, this indispensible guide from McCall's is packed with instructions, tips, and fascinating facts that every sewer needs. From mastering the most basic techniques to the ins and outs of using a sewing machine, from mending tears to altering, embellishing, and finishing, this beautifully presented and richly illustrated book has the lowdown"--

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Subjects
Published
New York : Sixth&Spring Books 2014.
Language
English
German
Corporate Author
McCall's
Main Author
Brigitte Binder (author)
Corporate Author
McCall's (-)
Edition
First Edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
318 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN
9781936096725
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Review by Booklist Review

Does the publication of a sewing guide indicate renewed interest in sew-it-yourself clothing and repairs? Under the McCall's banner and first issued in Germany in 2011, this comprehensive guide does everything but the actual sewing and handiwork. There's much to applaud, including great color how-to photographs and line drawings, in-depth explanations of common as well as arcane techniques (e.g., twin needles, couching), and a very straightforward text. Marginal side notes provide special alerts and tips (e.g., place a tweezer scissors next to the machine for instant use, try a serger or overlock machine to sew chiffons, add a pleat to create roomier pockets). Although the editors don't zero in on, say, one specific pattern and follow the process from selection to hems, all the necessary information is included. Better yet are the final chapters, demonstrating the utmost in practicalities, including techniques for home decor, patches, and repairs and marketing one's handicrafts. Flunked home ec? Here's a comfortable way to ease into it without anxieties.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2014 Booklist

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Review by Library Journal Review

For brand-new sewists, a comprehensive sewing reference is a must-have. The latest entry in this crowded field comes from McCall's, one of the world's largest sewing pattern companies, and publisher of several lines of patterns, including Butterick and Vogue. As with other sewing reference guides, the focus here is on brief, factual information about a wide variety of topics-from fabrics to sewing machine needles to basic techniques for fashion and home-decor sewing. Color photos, some with call outs highlighting details such as parts of a sewing machine, are included throughout. The organization is straight-forward, and an index provides quick access as needed. VERDICT In terms of design and content, this branded -how-to-sew reference is similar to guides bearing the Simplicity and Singer names, and the choice comes down more to personal tastes (and perhaps the brand of sewing machine used) rather than substantive differences in content. A solid purchase to replace old or outdated sewing references. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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