Since its introduction in 1970, Vogue Sewing has been a consistent bestseller and sewer's favourite, coverign everything you need to know to create fashionable, professional-quality clothing - from fabric selection and construction basics to advanced pattern alterations and couture techniques.

A sourcebook for the home sewer contains more than 500 fundamental techniques for altering or repairing garments, using patterns, and creating your own designs

Inspired by the PBS-TV series "Sewing Today", this guide shows how to add professional details to home-sewn garments to achieve an authentic "designer look". Lavishly illustrated, the book profiles top designers such as Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and others, revealing sewing techniques that make their clothes extraordinary.

Every sewer, from novice to experienced, will learn dozens of timesaving techniques, shortcuts, tips and tricks to easier sewing--without sacrificing quality. 385 line drawings. 16 pages of four-color plates.

Dozens of easy decorating projects show how to turn sewing skills into beautiful curtains, pillows, tablecloths, and elegant accessories for every room of the house. 250 line drawings. 16 pages of four-color plates.

Sheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided.

Expert crafter, Lisa Comfort shares the secrets of her sewing passion. She guides you through all the basics of sewing by hand and machine, as well as providing you with the skills you need to follow her simple but stylish projects.

Experts have hailed it as the definitive publication on fashion sewing—now this classic has been revised and updated to include the most comprehensive, up-to-date techniques and sewing machine technology. “Whether you’re a novice learning the basics of home sewing or an expert seamstress, this is the book for you. Filled with color photos and over 1800 illustrations.”—Vogue Patterns.