You know how much I like this book? I'd pay full price for it, that's how much. (I work indirectly with the publishing industry and am fortunate to get many books for free or at a low employee discount. It's a great perk.) Editors Carol Fresia, Judith Neukam and probably many others at Threads magazine did an excellent job of creating a guide that serves both beginners and experts equally well.
Honestly, I was expecting this book to be a big disappointment. For one, the cover looks more like crafts sewing than fashion sewing to me. And I worried that Taunton Press might treat it like they often do with issues of Sew Stylish--recycle bits and pieces of Threads articles and photos and put it on the newsstand. But while I do recognize many photos in the book from past Threads, the book feels fresh and current and like an intense amount of work and consideration went into designing a book that would satisfy all levels of sewers. I especially love the helpful diagrams interspersed throughout the book.
If you'd like a look inside Threads Sewing Guide, click here and then click on the link that says "Sneak Peak." Bottom line: I'd say this book is an absolute must for your sewing library. It has the potential to become one of those books, like Reader's Digest Complete Sewing Guide and the Vogue sewing books, that we consider a trusted and knowledgeable old friend.
12 comments:
I'm glad to hear that about Threads new book. I was awfully disappointed in the couture magazine. I'm also thinking about joining that book club.
Thanks!
Thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this one so it's good to know that you like and highly recommend it!
Thanks for the review. It looks well organized.
Thanks for the review. Like Carolyn, I was debating whether or not to add this one. I'll have to take a closer look.
Thanks for the review - I didn't realize this book was out - I don't have the (gasp!) Reader's Digest compendium which I hear is so great - so maybe I'll have to take the splurge!
Faye - I tend to agree with you on the Couture Magazine as well. I bought it for a plane flight and really didn't get as much out of it as others, although I do know other bloggers really do like it!
I was waiting to hear about this book. Your review has convinced me. Thank you!
I looked at the sneak peek when it first became available and I was immediately intrigued. I also expected this book to not be worth the money but it is definitely on my wish list. Kudos to Threads for also making a large portion of the book available for viewing in the sneak peek. Usually the sneak peek only gives you the table of contents, the entire index and the first few pages of the first chapter...hardly enough to determine a book's value. Thanks for posting your review.
Thanks for the heads-up. I am always interested in reference guides.
I have very little resistance when it comes to buying sewing books. If I hold off on this one for a couple of weeks I will consider it a victory!
Thanks for the review. I think I might have to buy this. Of course I don't really need another sewing reference book ... but I want it anyway!
Must check this one out!
I just joined the book club. Yep, I ordered this book along with three others. Thanks for the review.
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