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Books and Reference Materials (post #35316)

thomy on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 18:50
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I'd like to know what books sewers reference.  I am not a beginner but not advanced either.  I would like q go to reference for hemming, seamfinishing, seam binding, tips, tricks, instructions etc.  Love to hear your thoughts!  Thanks,

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I must admit to owning 100's (post #35316, reply #1 of 3)

by lou19 in reply to thomy [original] on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 01:35

I must admit to owning 100's of books on sewing and fashion.

For dressmaking my 4 most turned to books are.......

Susan Khalje Bridal Couture, 

Carol Ahles  Fine machine sewing,

Vogue sewing book,

Singer sewing for special occasions.

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Thanks, I think I'll try the (post #35316, reply #2 of 3)

by thomy in reply to lou19 [original] on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 19:17

Thanks, I think I'll try the Singer.

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If you don't mind second hand (post #35316, reply #3 of 3)

by lou19 in reply to thomy [original] on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 14:14

If you don't mind second hand books, many titles cost just a few pence plus postage from amazon sellers. Cheaper than buying a magazine.