9 Sewing Books for Beginners

I got this book in college and have used it ever since. I love to check it for basics whenever I need a refresher.

This is the ultimate stitch-and-seam reference book that brings you everything you need to know to sew your own distinctive creations, whether you are a beginner or an accomplished sewer.

I have this book and I love learning about fabrics I have and haven't worked with.

This is the essential guide for sewists and fabric enthusiasts of all levels. This thorough resource explains the unique characteristics, strengths, and limitations of more than 100 fabrics in easy-to-understand terms, so any sewist can enter a fabric shop with confidence.

I don't have this book, but it seems to teach you about sewing in a story form as you learn with the people in the story.

Follow in the footsteps of a real group of beginner sewists who came together with author, Shea Henderson, to have her teach them on thing: to learn to use their sewing machines.

Learn to sew as a beginner with fun projects to inspire and teach you!

Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine.

I love that this book teaches to sew, mend, and customize because these are the three important parts of sewing, and you need them all to be proficient!

Make, mend, and customize your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing, featuring more than 200 step-by-step techniques.

This book seems to combine a lot of things that the other books offer like learning to sew, using patterns, projects to make, and tools and fabrics to use.

Over 300 techniques that show you how to sew absolutely everything--from clothes to home decor--plus 10 stylish new projects and updated information on more than 100 tools and 50 fabrics, with a glossary of sewing terminology.

It's important to learn how to hand sew even if you have a sewing machine. There are some parts of sewing that can only be done by hand!

Did you ever think you could have fun reading a book about learning how to sew? Diana Hansen's Sewing for Beginners is a book of step-by-step explanations and pictures teaching you how to repair and care for your clothes without a sewing machine.

This book teaches the basics of using a sewing machine and the basics of hand sewing. They are both important and have their place in a sewing practice.

Sewing Basics is the ultimate encyclopedia for sewing at home. This thorough guide covers everything from choosing fabrics to operating a sewing machine to hand sewing, fitting, fine-finishing, trouble-shooting, and more.

This books teaches good basics and techniques to get you on the right path quicker. This seems like the book that will help you feel confident the quickest!

Become an expert at sewing without spending weeks trying to learn how! (Even if you're a complete beginner) Imagine going from an absolute beginner to expert at sewing in just a few days.