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Posted on: 4/8/11 5:20 PM ET
Thanks for all the information on books for beginners. I found The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing at a second hand shop for $1. It's copywrite 1976.
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Posted on: 4/10/11 2:57 PM ET
I have been sewing since 1963 and I still refer to the Reader's Digest book once in awhile.
It's great.
I love the directions for covering foam cushions without the strip. Recently did some for a client's trailerhome and they were perfect.
It's great.
I love the directions for covering foam cushions without the strip. Recently did some for a client's trailerhome and they were perfect.
Posted on: 4/10/11 5:18 PM ET
In reply to BLMLB
GREAT book...absolutely great.
The older editions are the best. Good for you!
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Posted on: 4/10/11 5:33 PM ET
In reply to BLMLB
Great find! Congrats!
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Posted on: 4/10/11 5:34 PM ET
Good find. I am still looking for a copy.
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Ada
Posted on: 4/10/11 6:49 PM ET
I also have this book, found it at a thrift store too. Don't forget to check out local library or community book sales, I picked up quite a few vintage sewing books for cheap this way.
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Posted on: 4/11/11 1:56 AM ET
try used book sellers online, albris is one used book sellers from all over the country sell through, I got a bunch of sewing books that way most for around $2, Nancy Zieman, Sandra Betzina, Readers digest, Vogue, Fit for real people, and more. If the price is cheap enough you don't mind shipping so much
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Posted on: 4/13/11 3:41 PM ET
Thanks, Just got a Bernia 900 Nova.
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Murano Blue, Necchi Lelia 513
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Mountain Girl, Bernina 530
Majestic Lady, Pfaff Creative Icon
Murano Blue, Necchi Lelia 513
Posted on: 4/13/11 3:54 PM ET
In reply to BLMLB
Have you seen this review on two versions? Click here
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