7 Must-Have Vintage Sewing Books (That You’ve Never Heard Of) - Hundreds of Pages of Inspiration!

[@claireshaeffer7616]

Thank you for including my book--High Fashion Sewing Secrets.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Of course! You've written so many great books and we love that one especially! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@machellehelms9967]

Thank you Sarai! I LOVE this subject and you did a great job both describing and showing clips of the inside of the books. I have several of them, but also learned of some new ones. Thank you!!

[@SeamworkVideo]

You are so welcome!

[@nancybattersby]

I love Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing, it covers everything to do with sewing.

[@SeamworkVideo]

That's a great one!

[@cussot]

I remember being particularly inspired by "Decorative Dressmaking." My favourite Claire Shaeffer book is "The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts." I learned a ton of things from that one.

[@bunnypep55]

Great list. I would like to add another classic that should be in every sewing space, IMO. Fine Machine Sewing by Carol Ahles. Incredible book and from way back. It has had several iterations to keep up with the latest models of machines but wonderful book.

[@c.underwood1100]

How wonderful - I've got all the books except the one on linings! Time to take then all off the shelf and read them again!!! Thank you!

[@beatris304]

So I have a subscription with this sewing company. I love all the patterns and the community, very helpful people. I would like to know if these books are plus size inclusive as well?

[@suzanneevans1771]

What a great video idea! I actually have The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Colette Wolff already, but am definitely going to search for a couple of others you featured, with the Linings at the top of the list.

[@RezaMarz]

Thanks.

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[@meganmyers1657]

Wonderful!

[@dgdgdi6k]

can you suggest any book about ready to wear pattern drafting 😊

[@SeamworkVideo]

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[@lynnshepard7485]

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[@margiehogan5571]

Other options to locate books: Half Price Books, Goodwill, etc. If ordering books through Amazon be sure to click "More Buying Choices" for better pricing. In this section click the filter button to sort the Used based on like new, very goo d, etc. I have found that libraries will list here and the pricing is very reasonable.

[@marydogface]

I used them for years because there was no KZbin!,