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Sewing Book Reviews Part One

Jan By: duellingdesigns3 Comments

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That Sewing Blab’s Sewing Book Review Show

As readers of this blog will know I co-host an internet sewing show called That Sewing Blab every Tuesday night at 7:30 pm EST with my co-host Alethia Hudson @sewmuchtalent. We are blessed to be able to interview fabulous people who love to sew on our show. You can watch previous shows on our Crowdcast page or on the Duelling Designs YouTube channel. For the most up to date information on That Sewing Blab, please visit our That Sewing Blab Facebook Page.

In episode 44 we did something we have never done before on That Sewing Blab. We reviewed our favourite sewing books. We invited viewers to come on screen and tell us about their favourite books. We were lucky to have some of the most talented sewist and bloggers I know come on the show to talk about their favourite books (all guests are mentioned below). I am a bit of a book hoarder but was surprised to find some books I had never heard of before.

Warning! Enabler Alert!

Do not say I didn’t warn you. Watching this episode of That Sewing Blab may cause you to feel the urge to surf on-line bookstores (we mention a few good ones during the show) searching for amazing books to support your sewing habit. Just saying, you were warned. Luckily my husband supports my habit.

Part One of Three

This is the first in a series of blog posts which will deal with Book reviews. The series will include:

  • Part One: That Sewing Blab’s Book Review
  • Part Two: Overview of my favourite books and further resources
  • Part Three: On-going series. Individual thorough review of individual books.

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Favourite Books Discussed by The Shows Fabulous Guests

Alethia Hudson – Sew Much Talent

Hear Alethia’s review starting at the 2-minute mark of the broadcast

  • The Vogue Sewing Book, by Vogue

Victoria Ballard Baylor – Ten Thousand Sewing Hours

Victoria comes on camera at 7:20 (m/s) of the broadcast

  • Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern, by Pati Palmer, Marta Alto

  • The Perfect Fit, by Singer Sewing Reference Library

  • Fitting & Pattern Alteration, by Elizabeth L. Liechty, Della N. Pottberg-Steineckert, Judith A. Rasband

Vatsla Watkins – Fashion Behind the Seams

Vatsla comes on camera at 16:25 (m/s) of the broadcast

  • Building Patterns: The Architecture of Women’s Clothing, by Suzy Furrer

Carol Crocker-Ware – G-CAS! Sew Excited!

Carol comes on camera at 25:22 (m/s) of the broadcast

  • The Vogue Sewing Book, by Vogue

  • Sew to Success!: How to Make Money in a Home-Based Sewing Business, by Kathleen Spike

  • The Business of Teaching Sewing, by Pati Palmer and Marcy Miller

  • Couture Sewing Techniques, by Claire B. Shaeffer

Andrea Davis – Sew-to-Fit

Andrea comes on camera at 33:33 (m/s) of the broadcast

  • Classic Tailoring Techniques, by Roberto Cabrera and Patricia Flaherty Meyers
    Couture: The Art of Fine Sewing, by Roberta C. Carr

  • Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear, by Susan Khalje

  • Patternmaking for Fashion Design, by Helen Joseph Armstrong

  • The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Sewn Product Manufacturing, by Kathleen Fasanella

  • Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers, by Julie Cole and Sharon Czachor

  • Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, by Elizabeth Liechty, Della Pottberg-Steineckert, Judith Rasband

  • The Sew/Fit Manual: Making Patterns Fit: A Guide to Making Patterns Fit by Pivoting and Sliding, by Ruth Oblander, Joan Anderson

  • Fitting Finesse, by Nancy Zieman

  • Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers, by Julie Cole, Sharon Czachor

Samina Mirza- Sew Everything Blog

Samina comes on camera at 48:15 (m/s) of the broadcast

  • Altering Women’s Ready to Wear, by Mary A. Roehr
  • Power Sewing Step-by-Step, by Sandra Betzina
  • Classic Tailoring Techniques, by Roberto Cabrera and Patricia Flaherty Meyers
  • Couture Sewing Techniques, by Claire B. Shaeffer
  • Claire Shaeffer’s Fabric Sewing Guide, by Claire Shaeffers
  • Madeleine Vionnet, by Betty Kirk
  • The magazine Samina refers to in the broadcast: Threads magazine, issue #107, July 2003, article title is Bias Layouts Made Easier

Myra Rentmeester– Simple Inspirations

Myra comes on camera at 1:03:30 (h/m/s) of the broadcast

  • Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry: Proven Methods To Help You Sew Like the Pros, by Huxley Huxley

  • Draping for Apparel Design, by Helen Joseph-Armstrong

  • Draping: The Complete Course, by Karolyn Kiisel

Linda Faye Lewis – Faye’s Sewing Adventure

Linda comes on camera at 1:14:14 (h/m/s) of the broadcast

  • High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World’s Best Designers: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets, by Claire B. Shaeffer

  • Tailoring (Singer Sewing Reference Library)

  • Cool Couture: Construction Secrets for Runway Style, by Kenneth D. King

Claire Kennedy – Sewing Artistry

Claire wasn’t able to attend the show but kindly sent us the details on her favourite book

  • Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, by Elizabeth Liechty, Della Pottberg-Steineckert, Judith Rasband

More from my site

  • Sewing Book Reviews Part TwoSewing Book Reviews Part Two
  • My Favourite Videos about DenimMy Favourite Videos about Denim
  • The Difference Between Denim and JeanThe Difference Between Denim and Jean
  • Selecting Fabric for the Dot CoatSelecting Fabric for the Dot Coat
  • Photo Shoot for Athleisure Wear ChallengePhoto Shoot for Athleisure Wear Challenge
  • That Sewing Blab’s Interview with Peter Lappin of Male Pattern BoldnessThat Sewing Blab’s Interview with Peter Lappin of Male Pattern Boldness

Comments

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    Myra says

    Feb at 2:57 pm

    Great post Dawn! That episode was definitely a fun filled time and very informative as well! I’m anyone who replays will find a resource they don’t have and want to get! Thanks again for the wonderful platform to have fun and learn!

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      duellingdesigns says

      Feb at 4:08 pm

      Myra,
      Thanks, I agree it was a wonderful show. It was great to get book recommendations from people who I respect. I have to admit I bought two of the books mentioned and have the draping book you mentioned on my wish list. Thanks for being such a huge supporter of That Sewing Blab and for commenting here on my blog.

      Reply

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