Last week I received a review copy of Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew, One Project at a Time by Deborah Moebes (published by Krause Publications). Deborah is clearly a talented multi-tasker because this year she published a book, gave birth to a baby and opened a fabric store here in Atlanta. Very impressive. We’d have to ask her which birth was the toughest.
When I talked to Deborah about her book a few months back, she and I both expressed the feeling that there were many project-focused books on the market and although there are some wonderful books out there, we agreed that there was a need for books that focus more on teaching. Since Deborah has been teaching sewing classes for many years, she brought her expertise to this book and wrote a practical, hands-on book with a load of useful information for those new to sewing and even those with some experience.
In the 224-page book, she devotes 77 pages to getting started, from the very basics to essential techniques and helpful tips. Here, she includes mini-projects that will get you started using your new skills. Then in the second half of the book, she focuses on the projects with 11 patterns for home and clothing projects. There are tons of photographs as well as clear directions. Also included is a CD with printable patterns for the projects. Overall, I think this is a great teaching book and I’d definitely recommend it. To see Deborah discuss it in her own words, see her video trailer for the book here. You can visit her Etsy fabric shop here or if you live near Atlanta, you really should check out her shop on Marietta Street or sign up for a class.
Wow, this is something I have been looking for! Hurrah! Can’t wait to get my hands on it. There are plenty of us out here that need this kind of book before others. Thanks for the recognition, ladies!
Jenny
I received my copy of Stitch by Stitch a couple weeks ago and have been eating up every word. My mother does not sew and I’ve never had anyone to teach me, so I’ve been flying blindly since deciding to learn a few years ago. This is exactly the book I have been needing!
This book sounds amazing! I really need a book that focus on more on teaching! Will have to check it out at the local bookshop! Thanks so much for sharing. Have a lovely merry happy week and love to yoU!
This sounds like a great book. It’s going to be a wonderful Christmas gift for my daughters and daughters-in-law! I’ve been looking for something like this for them.
Thank you for sharing it with us!!
I live in a country far far away and there is no one here who could teach me the modern sewing techniques, all I got is a century old sewing machine and some old fabric trims. But I am determined to get all the resources and start creating all of the designs that keep popping in my mind out of nowhere all the time!
I’ll definately buy this book… thanks for sharing!