This is the perfect time to start a new hobby. Our very own craft advisor, Shawn Ellenberg helps us get the inside scoop on the best books to learn more about sewing! She is multi-talented at various craft techniques and she is very creative! She provides us with the details of how to get the most out of the product and shows us how to make top quality crafts that will last over time. If you have not seen her work, we will be featuring her arts and crafts projects on our blog!
Today, Shawn brings us four great book reviews on sewing and here's how you can get started. If you loved watching her DIY Mask tutorials, try any of these books to get the knowledge you need to start your new sewing hobby.
The Sewing Book
By Alison Smith
Smith educates you on many aspects of sewing whether you are a beginner or a more advanced stitcher. She takes you through the easy to follow instructions with the help of many great photos. There are 15 projects to sew, more than 100 tools, and 250 techniques to learn.
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Home décor sewing 101
By Creative Publishing International
This book is a beginner’s guide to sewing all kinds of home decor projects. It includes instructions and techniques along with 20 easy to follow step-by-step projects.
Sewing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing
This book guides you through the basic skills and techniques with step-by-step photos. This is definitely a book for the novice stitcher and should be your intro into sewing.
How To Use A Sewing Machine: Everything You Need To Know To Sew With Confidence
By Marie Clayton
You do not need to be intimidated when you are facing a sewing machine! Instead, read this book as it helps you choose a machine that is right for you. Then, you will learn how to care for your machine. This book will then walk you through all the steps of beginning sewing.