Inside: Beginner Sewing Books for People Learning to Sew
Looking for some sewing inspiration? Believe it or not, there are many, many wonderful sewing books bursting with ideas. Some books are full of useful tips on how to use a sewing machine. Others include easy-to-follow steps that will guide you to create a one-of-a-kind garment. And, a few are full of sewing secrets that will unlock your own sewing abilities.
Today, I’m going to share a few of my favorite sewing books for beginners and why I love them. Best of all, most can be found FREE at your local library.
Let’s start with easy sewing books for beginners.
Beginner Sewing Books for People Learning to Sew
1. Me and My Sewing Machine
By Kate Haxel
This book introduces the sewing machine to newbies. Beautiful clear photographs that clearly name and explain sewing machine details. Best of all, it explains sewing machine tension in a way that anybody could understand. If you are new to sewing or self-taught this book will really help fill in the blanks.
2. Sewing 101
by Editors of Creative Publishing
I own an older version of this book which has recently been revised. I recommend this book because it introduces you to sewing through a series of projects. Each project teaches a new technique, such as attaching bias tape. Start at the beginning and work through all of the projects and, before you know it, you will know how to sew.
3. S*E*W: Sew Everything Workshop
by Diana Rupp
I use this book when I teach absolute beginner’s sewing. The book includes tissue patterns for all of the projects and the instructions are well-written and easy to follow. I have tutorials here, here, and here that walk you through some of the steps with more detailed instructions and photographs.
If you want to really apply a few of the lessons from this book,Blueprint offers an online video workshop that goes through several projects found in the book.
4. Fabrics A-Z
by Dana Willard
This is perfect for a quick fabric reference. The information is thorough and easily accessible. When I want a few details about a fabric, this is the book I grab. Simple and straightforward. Easy to understand. What’s not to like?
Many of these books can be found in used book stores, so check there first.
Happy reading & sewing!
