Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple Techniques and Projects for First-Time Sewers (Design Originals) Learn to Sew for Beginners with Easy Step-by-Step Projects from Seams to Zippers

I bought this for my granddaughter as a 'first' sewing book. I like the balance between teaching the basics as well as having nice starter projects that don't 'dumb down' sewing for kids. Clear pictures, nice instruction and an easy read. After looking at a number of sewing books, I thought this was the most appropriate for a beginner without being overwhelming. Anyone could pick this up, learn the basics and start with the simple (but nice) projects and feel like they accomplished a lot in a little time. The projects start with basic skills (Your First Seam) and build from there, and are appropriate for kids without being juvenile. The book, however, is more focused on girls rather than being gender agnostic. The book also enables the development of self-confidence; I love the sections on Dealing With Mistakes, safety, etc. If someone progresses through this book, they will have a great set of basic skills that will enable them to create much more complicated projects.

Learning and actually improving! Great tips and helpful. I have this alongside Martha Stewart book on sewing. Both just as helpful. Love it.

Got it as a gift for someone. I wish there was an index of all the materials needed to make the projects in one section to make it easier to buy all the extras. Had to shift through the pages to find them. Overall, seems like a great beginner's book

I am very happy with my purchase. I am a new sewer and I bought this 10/18 and I inserted my first zipper into a small wallet on 10/25! I had looked at many books and videos but she presented it so simply - very grateful! Makes you want to sew.

This the kind of sewing accessory that every seamstress can use. From basic stitches to complicated over stitches.

Great book for beginners with lots of photos and illustrations.

Ok for a beginner.

It’s was a gift for my 12 yr old granddaughter but I thumbed through it and it looks nice.

great book

Un libro super bueno para los que se inician a la máquina de coser. Explicaciones claras. Se empieza desde cero patatero, haciendo una costura a máquina. Instrucciones paso a paso en lo más básico: remates, añadir cremalleras, botones, velcro, dobladillo, encarar...¡Además de ser un libro precioso! // I really recommend this books for those who have never used a sewing machine. Good and simple explanations, well illustrated. It's a beautiful books with well-worked details. It explains from scratch how to sew with your sewing maching: the first stich, hemming, adding bottons, zippers. That's your book if you start from scratch!!

Excellent book and great for a new sewer or for reference

Lovely informative book great for begginers

Arrived promptly in the mail and was exactly as advertised, thank you :)