Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Book Recommendations

I highly recommend these books by JoAnn Gagnon. She will teach you step by step how to sew on the machine. In Stitches & Pins, A Beginning Sewing Book for Girls, she goes over the features of your sewing machine. Lists the important sewing supplies that are needed. She talks about fabrics, how to read a pattern, pinning, proper sitting position. She has you practice on paper first, learning to backstitch, turn corners and zig-zag stitching. She goes over pattern layout and cutting. You will make a pillowcase, Bible or book cover, tote bag, laundry bag, potholder, doll quilt, bias tape, hostess apron, bound blanket, elastic waist skirt, reversible vest, purse, pajama bottoms or shorts, how to apply facing, how to sew tubes, pajama top or nightshirt. There are tips interspersed throughout the book as well as very clear instructions on how to make each of these projects. This book would be appropriate for children or adults who are just beginning to learn how to sew. This is the book I use to teach my children how to machine sew. An adult or older child could actually teach themselves.

Pins and Needles is for intermediate sewers. And Buckles & Bobbins is for teaching boys to sew.

Sew What Skirts is such an awesome book. There are several different skirt styles that you can make without ever having to buy a pattern. It shows you how to make a quick pattern exactly to your measurements. I was so surprised how easy it was. And the fit is perfect. If you love skirts, then this book is a must have.

8 comments:

  1. Thanks for the book ideas. I put some of them on my wishlist. I have the Sew What Skirt book and I love it as well.

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  2. Thank you so much for sharing about these books! I can't wait to start sewing!

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  3. HI, THANK YOU FOR COMMING AMD VISIT MY BLOG. I'm going to follow you because I like you're teaching your daughter sewing, in this world interested in money it's more important to know how to use your hands, brain and heart! Hugs, Renata.

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  4. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I learned to sew, self taught, on my grandma's treadle machine. For a long time I made most of my own clothes. Now I knit mostly. My two adult dd have sewing machines now so I hope they learn to sew too.

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  5. Hey there Trudy, thank you so much for stopping by my blog and saying hi!..thank you for the nice compliment as well..but you are the one with talent..sewing real clothes now that is talent..I only do doll clothes..too afraid of ruing the fabric...:) I love the purple dress you have on very flowy..and you are one pretty lady and your daughter is beautiful too..I love her pillow case dress and her purple one too...you do great work...I will go and stop by her blog and she what she is up too...have a wonderful day..:)

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  6. Hi Trudy. Thanks so much for posting these. I am always seeking resources that have simple, clear instruction. This entry reminds me of a post that I drafted (saved) along these lines. I know that these will benefit me since I did not get the basics in a Beginning Sewing 1 class that we were suppose to get. These books may also save one from having to dole out some heavy cash like I did.
    Cheers and thanks again! -JC

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  7. Thanks for stopping by my blog and inviting me to yours and your lovely daughter, she is just too cute, I love the sundress.

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  8. Thank you for stopping by, I will definately be checking out your blog. I have been so busy lately, but I will find time to upload my new creations. What a lovely motherly gift you are giving your daughter, I hope I will be able to teach mine too some day, she's just 4 and she loves to sew as well. Your daughter is so cute and thanks for sharing those books.

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