construction:sewing:references

References

Anything by Nancy Zieman, including Fitting Finesse.

ABC's of Serging - Written by Tammy Young and Lori Bottom.
148 pages of serging basics. This book is organized in a logical step by step format so anyone can work through this book and learn to use their serger to its full potential.

Serge A Simple Project - Written by Tammy Young and Naomi Baker.
148 pages pages that help you review and reinforce good sewing skills through 56 simple projects.

Sew The New Fleece - Written by Rochelle Harper,
This 135 page book deals with the techniques used to sew synthetic fleece and pile. No matter what your sewing skill level, you will find useful information in this book for getting professional results when sewing with these fabrics.

The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide
This 95 page book is the user friendly reference essential for any current or prospective serger owner. It provides easy, practical solutions for any problem with any serger, along with expert savvy and timesaving tips.

A Step-By-Step Guide To Your New Home Sewing Machine - Written by Jan Saunders.
244 pages that help you teach yourself to sew better. Among several other tips, this book teaches you how to make simple projects as well as learn which machine settings, thread and needle to use for each step of the project. Along with information about using the presser feet and accessories that came with your new home machine.


The below are courtesy of various Usenet posters on the alt.sewing group.

Check a local Library book sale as well as used bookstores. You may find some books for quite cheap. The publish dates may be from the 70s or 80s but the basic methods are still the same.

Vogue's Sewing Book. It's so thorough and easy to understand.

Any or all of the Chilton books on the subject.

Complete Book of Sewing, The

Fabric Savvy by Sandra Betzina. This is good for learning what thread go with what fabrics, and how to care for fabrics.

Home Decorating by Pamela Hastings. Another home decorating book.

Innovative Serging by Gail Brown/Tammy Young

Instant Interiors Great for Home Decor.

Know Your… [Baby Loc, in my case, as I bought a BL] This is one of a good series covering many different brands, by Naomi Baker/Tammy Young.

Owner's Guide To Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting Machines by Gail Grigg Hazen

Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing I heard from a couple of people, though, that it was a bit overwhelming.

Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework This is helpful for learning the basics. A great reference book.

Sewing for Dummies Not overwhelming, but very easy to understand.

Sewing With Sergers: The Complete Handbook For Overlock Sewing by Gail Brown & Pati Palmer (ISBN# 0-935278-11-7 - [about US $7.00, small paperback])

Simplicity's Basic Sewing Book

Simply Serge Any Fabric by Naomi Baker/Tammy Young

Singer's sewing library Singer has several books on this subject that are very helpful.

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