Product Description

Almost 500 of the most fundamental and frequently used dressmaking procedures appear, complemented by easy-to-follow illustrations. These 47 broad categories are arranged alphabetically, from Appliqué to Zippers. Look under Pockets, for example, and you’ll find Mock Flap, Mock Welt, Patch, Side Seam, Side Slant, and Welt Pockets. Whatever technique you need, it’s here.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #825239 in Books
• Published on: 1998-02-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 428 pages

Customer Reviews

Very helpful!
I found this book very helpful. It is like a dictionary for sewing--every time I am not sure how to do something, I just flip through the book (it's arranged alphabetically) and look it up! There are simple illustrations to show me how.

Vogue/Butterick Step-By-Guide to Sewing Techniques
This has been a great resource for me returning to sewing after 25 yr. hiatus. I have gone back to it over and over again the past few years to see how they explain something I'm not clear on. It may not please very experienced sewers, but as the title says,"Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Techniques", not Couture techniques.

Good for Beginner
Like the previous reader said, this is like a dictionary. It does help me when I am not sure how to do a certain type of stitch. However, some intructions are not much clearer than the ones that come with the patterns.

This book is great for filling in the instructions that come with patterns. You may need a second source for other things though.