Sandra Betzina not only demystifies the making of beautiful garments that fit ... she inspires a love of sewing itself. A contemporary classic, Power Sewing is clearly written with detailed photos; it guides the reader through every facet of garment construction with ease.
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Sandra Betzina is the star of the TV series "Sew Perfect" and author of "Power Sewing,"
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Format:Hardcover
Although there were several excellent tips in the book and the directions were clear, sources mentioned in the book were not listed in the back of the book as promised by the author.
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Format:Paperback
Having sewn since I was an 8-year-old 4-H-er, (more than half a century ago!) but now experiencing arthritic hands and much less time to sew, I find Sandra's tips and descriptions are extremely helpful. She recommends interfacings and linings by brand name and suggests, in great detail, ways to prepare and use current fibers. Though experienced in classic tailoring, I find her tips most useful and am expanding my library with her books just to improve my techniques. Thank you, Sandra, for permitting me to continue to show creativity - more easily!
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Format:Hardcover
This book is worth it for the tip boxes alone. The photos are well-considered (although the styles and fabrics don't appeal to me personally, at least they are less dowdy than some other books out there), the written descriptions are short and sweet, and the production value of the book is tip-top. My only complaint is that I wish I had bought the spiral-bound edition; I have to weight the pages open if my hands are full of sewing. I own a lot of sewing manuals, but this is the one I go back to again and again. As has been mentioned in some reviews, it's not quite for beginners, but if you have basic construction knowledge, this book will improve your work.
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Great Book even for absolute beginners!
I was an absolute beginner when I purchased this book. I sewed my first real skirt based on her construction techniques--including the zipper, which when I followed her technique,... Read more
Published on July 20 2003 by R. M. Silver
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book - requires some sewing skills
I bought this book thinking it would be good for a beginner like myself. I soon found out that it assumes you already know basic construction. Read more
Published on Aug 2 2002 by "sparkyc23"
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This is the one
Wow!!!What a book. It is absolutely fantastic.
It is arranged so well. The author has broken the book down in sections so that if you want to sew a jacket for instance,... Read more
It is arranged so well. The author has broken the book down in sections so that if you want to sew a jacket for instance,... Read more
Published on July 4 2002 by Kathleen Brown-van Doorn
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The best for mastering technique
This is a wonderful resource for sewers of all levels who want to learn professional sewing techniques for garments. Read more
Published on April 25 2002 by Jennifer Antunano
3.0 out of 5 stars
Think twice
The title might lead you to think this is a way to sew like store-bought, with tricks and tips to do it all faster and better. Not! Read more
Published on Jan 5 2002 by Diane Yaghoobian
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Not what I was looking for
This book has some great tips, but it is for a rather advanced sewer. I'm certainly not a beginner, but I was hoping for some basic instruction, like how much fabric you should... Read more
Published on Nov 1 2001
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A MUST!
This book is fabulous for sewers. She even explains how to alter ready-to-wear clothes you already have. If there is a crease under the waistband in the back iof your jeans.. Read more
Published on Sep 21 2001 by L. Maupin
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Making Perfect Sewing a Reality
Sandra is not only known for her t.v. show "Sew Perfect," but for her patterns based on realistic sizes carried by Vogue. Read more
Published on Aug 3 2001 by Sanssouci572
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Great photos alone worth the purchase!
Seeing all the photos of Sandra's creative wardrobe in Fabric Savvy was enough to make me decide to order this book. Read more
Published on July 25 2001 by B. Louis
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necessary source
This book is a must for sewers of all levels. I wish this would have been available when I was teaching sewing to adults. Ms. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2000 by "jhatfield"
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