Sewing Books and Guides

Each of the following books can be ordered from Sarah Doyle, 3412 Holt Circle #C, Pensacola, FL 32526, or call 800-883-2348 / (850) 944-7570, e-mail sarah@WordsEtc.com or can be paid through Pay Pal as indicated.

  "BASIC CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION"
by: Sarah J Doyle

"For the woman who sews and the one who would like to sew!" This book gives you all the information you need to make clothing. From how to choose your fabric to fitting, then on to neckline, collar and sleeve styles and finishes. Seams, zippers, hems, belts and buttons, pockets and darts - this book is packed with how-to information on helping you sew better. No home with a sewing machine should be without this book.

The beginner sewer to the advanced seamstresses will glean information that will help them sew better with added confidence. Sewing will be a source of pride and accomplishment as you complete each project.

BCC-1 "Basic Clothing Construction" $19.95 + $2.00 P&H

For more information or to purchase the immediate download version, click here: http://ClothingConstruction.com

  "ALTERING PATTERNS TO FIT YOU"
by: Sarah J Doyle

Pattern companies use a "standard" set of measurements for each pattern they make. Since very few women's measurements match each of these "standard" measurements, it is usually necessary to "alter" the pattern before it can be used. The "guesswork" and "trial and error" on altering patterns can be extremely frustrating! It has caused many a seamstress to "give up" her sewing.

"Altering Patterns to Fit YOU!" gives complete step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to take your measurements and then gives detailed instructions on adjustments that may be necessary.

From the simple "length" changes to more difficult adjustments "Altering Patterns To Fit YOU" covers the entire spectrum, including adjustments to slacks, blouses, dresses, darts, necklines, waistlines, sleeves, etc. Also included are pages of "problem/solution" scenerios, covering specific adjustment problems, such as square shoulders, sloping shoulders, high hip, sway back, large upper arms, large elbows, and more.

You'll never have to "wonder" if you made the right adjustments -- you'll KNOW they're right!

AP-1 "Altering Patterns To Fit YOU" $9.95 + $2.00 P&H

  "RENOVATING AN OLD WARDROBE"
By Denise Hall

"Renovating an Old Wardrobe" shows you how to make new clothes out of old ones. Don't spend money on new clothes and throw away all those old useable clothes that are hanging in your closet. The clothes that have just gone out of style are still perfectly good clothes!

This money-saving book includes instructions for decorating sweatshirts and denim jackets, making shirts and scarves from sweatpants, making baby clothes from t-shirts, how to use buttons creatively, how to give an old evening gown a new look, etc.

Sweatshirts can be made into button-up-the-front sweaters for a new look, cut the sleeves off a sweatshirt to make it into a vest, and on and on. Put life back into the clothes you've stuck into the back of your closet!

DDR-104 "Renovating An Old Wardrobe" $9.95 + $2.00 P&H

  "MAKE A CHILD'S WARDROBE FROM YOUR OLD CLOTHES"
By Denise Hall

The most fascinating, money saving book you could buy! What do you do with all those perfectly good outdated and "out of style" clothes in your closet? Separate the ones you want to "renovate" and use the others to make clothing for your child.

Now is your chance to save HUNDREDS of dollars by using those "no longer fashionable" clothes to make an entire wardrobe for your child. Instructions for garments of every type are included in this great book. You can make baby clothing to give as gifts, sell at bazaars, donate to charity, etc.

Those "out of style" clothes that would probably set at a Goodwill store unsold, can be made into items that children would be proud to wear!

MCW-109 "Make A Child's Wardrobe From Your Old Clothes" $9.95 + $2.00 P&H

  "APPLIQUE FOR FUN"
By Sarah J Doyle

"Applique For Fun" teaches you how to do various kinds of appliques. Over 80 patterns to applique and projects you can start immediately are included in this book. You can applique on almost anything - from clothing to handbags, towels, table cloths, napkins, or even applique a picture for your wall!

Use your scrap fabric to make the appliques that can be attached. The applique patterns and techniques included in this book can be used as part of your "renovating" projects to re-make your out dated clothing, as well as to put on the children's clothing you'll be making from the instructions in "Make a Child's Wardrobe From Your Old Clothes".

AFF-1 "Applique For Fun" $9.95 + $2.00 P&H

  "SEWING MACHINE MONOGRAMMING"
By Sarah J Doyle

From A to Z, "Sewing Machine Monogramming" gives you helpful hints on monogramming. This book includes various alphabet styles and sizes and various number styles and sizes. Ideal for monogramming anything from clothing to place mats. This ideas and instructions in this book can be incorporated into your "renovating" projects as well as the clothing you'll be making for the children.

MON-1 "Sewing Machine Monogramming" $9.95 + $2.00 P&H

  "SEWING MACHINE EMBROIDERY"
By Sarah J Doyle

"Sewing Machine Embroidery", a two volume set, contains page after page of ideas for sewing machine embroidery, or thread painting, as it's also known.

You will learn what stitches to use for various effects, how to set your machine for machine embroidery, how to do cutwork, plus much more. You will be given ideas for projects ranging from the beginner's level to more advanced projects for those who are already working with machine embroidery.

The ideas and instructions in "Sewing Machine Embroidery" will fit right into the "renovating" projects or making children's clothing, or to use on new garments.

"Thread painting" a wall hanging is a project that you will be proud of for years to come, and you'll know the thrill of compliments of everyone who sees your handiwork!

Choose one or both of these books for yourself or that friend or relative who sews.

SME-Vol I "Sewing Machine Embroidery" $12.95 + $2.00 P&H

  "SEWING WITH LEATHER"
By Denise Hall

"Sewing With Leather" teaches you all the techniques and gives you helpful hints for sewing with leather, suede and ultrasuede. For the beginner or the professional, this book also includes a list of useful terms and tips on caring for leather and comes with free project instructions in each book.

Before tackling any projects with leather, suede or ultrasuede, read through this helpful book. Avoid mistakes that could be made if you don't know the "tricks" of sewing with these fabrics.

DDL-103 "Sewing With Leather" $12.95 + $2.00 P&H

For instant download of the e-book, visit http://SewingWithLeather.com 

  "QUILTS MY GRANDMOTHER MADE"
By Sarah J Doyle

"Quilts My Grandmother Made" is a treasury of fun quilts that will provide an endless supply of quilting projects.