Power Sewing Step-by-Step

by Sandra Betzina

Overview

Sewing is both a practical and a passionate pursuit, and Sandra Betzina's enthusiasm for sewing has won her a loyal following. Now Betzina has taken her energy, talent, and expertise and put them into one vibrant volume: Power Sewing Step-by-Step.

• This book is fully illustrated with more than 500 photos of step-by-step processes and beautiful finished garments. Join Sandra in her sewing room as she teaches you how to build a wardrobe, how to make flattering fashion choices, and shows hundreds of great sewing techniques that will have you sewing like a pro in no time.
• The book also includes lessons that help you understand how garments come together, as well as many charts and tricks of the trade.
• The accessible format and comprehensive instructions make learning new skills accessible for every sewer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561585724
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/01/2002
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	708,009
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.67(d)

About the Author

Sandra Betzina is best known as the dynamic host of HGTV's Sew Perfect. She is also the author of Fast Fit, Power Sewing, and Sandra Betzina Sews for Your Home, all published by The Taunton Press. Sandra also creates a line of garment patterns for Vogue called Today's Fit by Sandra Betzina, teaches sewing workshops and retreats, offers online classes, and more. She lives in San Francisco, CA.

Editorial Reviews

Betzina, host of the popular Sew Perfect series shown on HGTV, has created a line of patterns for Vogue and authored several other popular sewing books and videos, including, most recently, Fabric Savvy. Vests, pants, skirts, dresses, and jackets for women are the focus of this book, with Betzina guiding the reader step by step through her thinking process in planning, constructing, fitting, customizing, and finishing each type of garments. More than 500 color photos illustrate many tricks of the trade, shortcuts, and tips. This will be a core title in any sewing collection. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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