There's nothing like having the be-all and end-all of sewing compendiums at hand. It has all the traditional techniques. The illustrations are clear and the text is too.

Diana Rupp grew up in a family culture where sewing expertise was valued. Her book has clearly developed from teaching for a long time. The organization of the material makes is very easy to find how to do what you want. . Rupps writing is lively and fun. This is a great book for a new sewer, and some not-so-new sewers.