This is a book that my mum bought for me via her school, I am sure she said it was from The Book People but it is also available from Amazon. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Sewing-Book-Alison-Smith/dp/1405335556/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337359954&sr=8-1)
It truly is the Bible of sewing, it has everything from pattern cutting, to embroidery to the different types of sewing machine feet. I always refer to it when I have a query about sewing and dress making.
The instructions are clear and easy to follow with photographs to demonstrate the steps. The book is suitable for beginners as well as experienced sewers as it ranges from the very basic (how to sew on a button) to the more difficult (how to make a toile). Even though I have been taught many techniques in school and at Uni, I can still learn a lot from this book and it has helped me out with a lot of my home projects.
In relation to this project, there is a section on Mending and repairs showing you how to darn a hole, mend a seam and replace a zip, all valueable things to know if you want to make your clothes last longer.
I thoroughly reccomend buying this book!
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