The Complete Book of Sewing New Edition Description:

The Complete Book of Sewing New Edition review:
5 stars (Great Reference Book) - I have carefully compared this book with the New Reader's Digest Sewing Guide. Although some topics are covered in the Reader's Digest book (Patchwork & Quilting, Tailoring, & Projects) that are not in this book, most of the basic sewing topics (Tools, Patterns, Fabrics, Stitches, Seams, etc.)are covered in both books. What I like most about this book was the ease of finding what you need and side by side comparisons/lists, also the photos are easier to look at than the drawings of the Reader's Digest Guide. This book also has a section on mending, and separate chapters for Interfacings & Interlinings / Darts, Tucks, Pleats, & Gathers /and Edges which I did not find in the Reader's Digest Guide. It also shows you how to do things like make bows. And has a chart for fabric care. I would recommend this book for anyone, it is a great reference.
4 stars (Advanced for more serious sewing!!!) - This book has great detailed, color photos and explanations. The only problem I had with this book was that it goes beyond my field of sewing expertise. If you are into making clothing, and I mean complex clothing projects, then this book is for you.
5 stars (Great Book!) - The Complete Book of Sewing New Edition is a wonderful new reference book. I think that it is important to have a handy guide that you can use as a review, while you are working on large projects. This book has wonderful photos, and direction. I think that is successfully joins that advanced sewer and beginner together nicely in this book.

I am always looking for a book that is clear and will "remind" me how to fix something I might have done wrong. This is a good buy for the money.