Book Shelf

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Book Shelf

Books listed are availble at your local fabric and/or book store or through Amazon Books

Pattern Free Fashions by:

Mary Lee Trees Cole

Price: $15.95 U.S./ $19.95 Canada

This book has twelve great patternless garments ranging from a simple top to a winter coat. All of these garments are made without using a pattern. It covers the supplies you will need as well as instructions for making these garments . There are many line drawings and color pictures to help you along. Resources are listed in the back of the book to ensure you will not have problem getting supplies. Ms. Cole has also provided a list of books for your further enjoyment.

Sew Sensational Gifts by:

Naomi Baker & Tammy Young

Foreword by Clotilde

Price: $16.95 U.S./ $21.50 Canada

With the gift giving season fast approaching this is just the book you need to add to your sewing library. It has gifts for everyone on your list. There are items suitable for all from the youngest to the more mature. Make a spill catcher mat, a soap saver washcloth or a body pillow to name just a few. The book is filled with line drawings and photographs as well as a list of recommended mial order resources. As usual with Naomi and Tammy's books the instructions are very clear and easy to understand . The projects are quick and easy to make.

Sewing Specialty Fabrics

Singer

Price: Appros. $16.00

Did you know gabardine is considered a specialty fabric? Want to know how to handle those sheer and silky fabrics? How about the very loosely wovern ones? You'll find the answer to these questions and more in Sewing Specialty Fabrics. Some fabrics are covered more thoroughly than others but you'll get a lot of your questions answered . After reading this book you'll want to pick up some of those fabrics you've always wanted to try. Layout , cutting and marking are also covered. The book is readily available at your local fabric store.

Sew & Serge Terrific Textures

Amazon Books