Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers

This book is worth every hundred and something dollars that it sells for.This is an valuable resource that everyone who sews should have in their Library. It address the where's and why's of garment construction but sometimes lacks in details on how to execute.Pro's:·Covers a ton about sewing technique·Easy to understand·Answers questions about common sewing problems·Very detailed·Well organized textCons:·Not spiral bound- I have concerns about the binding not being able to hold up.·No table showing garment construction per basic garment types.·You will need another source to learn how to replicate some of the techniques in the book.-For example if you only had this book as a resource could you sew on a button? Depends on where you are in your sewing journey. I could understand everything that the author was showing but I don't think a (true beginner-Never sewn, cannot understand a basic pattern newbie) could without some extra guidance. Do I think a beginner could benefit from this book? absolutely. The wealth of knowledge in this text is amazing, and the shelf life will be more than worth it. To me this book will help you clean up your technique and/or not develop bad sewing habits. I love that the book makes you think about design from gathering inspiration to the final product. I also really enjoyed the review checklist, and self critique, if you utilize them during garment construction you will have a well made garment. The do's and don'ts were spot on and gave concise, usable tips. I will definitely be adding other books by these two authors to my collection.Why can't all sewing books be this useful?!!!🙊🙉🙈 The only way this book would be perfect is if all the explanations/diagrams/drawing for the techniques were presented in a clearer format. (Hand Holding)Sooo, is it worth it? YES💕 🗽 I did not post the chapter listings because this book has the look inside feature where you can view the table of contents.

I think it makes an excellent and comprehensive resource for someone who has some basic sewing and garment assembly skills. If you are just learning to make garments without a commercial pattern, it can be hard to find the sewing steps you need. It also gives you multiple options to do something. This is great if you are already somewhat skilled but can be confusing if you are just learning.

This is the best book on sewing I’ve ever read! I wanted something to take me beyond the basics and beyond home sewing, but that also assumes I’m a beginner. It felt impossible to find that book, but then I watched a YouTube tutorial by designer and professor Zoe Hong and she recommended this book. It was well worth the price. If you have this and some YouTube videos (for visual folks like me) I think you could probably sew anything.

Good read for the novice like myself. I have learn a lot just from skimming. Great resource for the sewing library.

I have learned so much from the first 3 chapters. Im excited to study more!

Binding in falling apart for the cost of the book I expect better. Content is good

Thank you do much.this book help me.

I can't recommend anyone buy the hardcover. The binding falls apart at the lightest of touches.I got two of these and both had pages separating from the binding immediately, which is a bummer since I planned on using this as a reference for many years.Consider other formats.

I have hardly picked up this book as it's not easy to navigate - illustrations confusing. Not value for money in my opinion.

VERY basic, illustrations poor, instructions unclear.Total waste of money.

Excellent book

This book is full of clear illustrations - great for 'visual' people. Easy to follow, with a colour coded key for pictures and diagrams. Step by step instructions are easy to follow, explaining why, as well as showing you how a technique is done. Garment construction is looked at from a designers' perspective, so good for people with their own creative ideas about fashion; shows you how designs work in practice. At this price I would call it an investment in the improvement of my newly acquired dressmaking skills. Very useful book for fashion students, as well as home sewers wanting to achieve more professional results.

Love this book!!! Not cheap, but you sure get what you pay for. It has good information and pleasing to look at. There is a lot of text, but that’s because it’s just packed with information and tips. I like using this book along with the readers digest book as my two primary sewing resources.