Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing

This sewing manual guides beginners through basic techniques and helps build the confidence needed to overcome common mistakes. From choosing fabrics and measuring fit to buying a sewing machine and redesigning a pattern, beginning sewers will find everything they need to create expert garments. Tips include efficient methods of cutting fabric that allow for quick seam assembly and creating a complete home sewing nook. Also included is information on caring for clothing to keep garments looking new. This replaces 0935278443.

Pati Palmer has developed patterns for McCall’s for over 20 years and has trained more than 500 teachers at her sewing school. Susan Pletsch is the author of Smart Packing for Today’s Traveler. They both live in Portland, Oregon.