Best Sewing Books For Improving Your Skills!

[@chillpill220]

these sounds like actually really good books Im sooo excited to read them thanks

[@anubis33]

Apart from your excellent recommendations mine are Pattern Magic books 1, 2 and 3. They are strangely interesting and quirkly Japanese but, these are creative techniques well explained. I often research Origami books as an inspiration for designing in addition to folding the fabric for unique effects.

[@Thelaststitch]

Oh those Pattern Magic books are amazing, I'm especially fascinated by the knit one. I'm borrowing them from the library regularly, but have considered investing them

[@anubis33]

I’m just amazed that you have these books in your library. You must have a wonderful book service. We have nothing of anything useful, if at all to borrow. Not even as reference either. I’m impressed that there is such a valuable resource and wonder if this selection applies to others areas of interest?

[@bernadetteobrien9296]

Thank you Johanna for the reviews of these essential books.

[@amylouisewrong]

i have the same bernina and LOVE it!

[@StayStitching]

My husband ordered the FFRP book for me as I was watching your video! I have heard a million times how good it is and have been meaning to buy it. Now I'll get it for Christmas!!

[@Thelaststitch]

That's so great! What a thoughtful husband. And yes it really is this good, and I keep learning from it still, even after 10+ years

[@deboraleyba1921]

What? 3 sewing books I do own! Thank you for the great reviews

[@janinerosenke5463]

Ordered your activewear book. Stalking the postman.

[@Bc-wq7rv]

Thank You Johanna, very informative video 😎

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to hear you found it helpful!

[@SewNaturalDane]

Thank you so much. I ordered the Couture Sewing Techniques book based on your review and the fact I plan to up my sewing techniques. I received it the other day and love it already😁. I also ordered 5th edition pattern making Fashion Design, based on a different recommendation I saw. I also have both Fit For Real People books (one is for pants), pattern cutting made easy, i was gifted Fitting & Pattern Alterations by Elizabeth Liechty. I have a couple others but I'm pretty set for now.

[@Thelaststitch]

Yay, that Couture book is sooo good, I love how clear the instructions are, which makes it less intimidating. Looks like you have a good stash of books, I will check out the Liechty book, have not heard about her before!

[@constancergarcia7258]

I now have new books to add to my collection! 😘 Thank you for the wealth of knowledge and time you put into KZbin.

[@denbeesewswhat9841]

Helpful and informative as always Johanna. Have a lovely Christmas 👍😙

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you so much! And the same to you

[@katea4603]

I use Patternmaking for Fashion Design for making my slopers and woven patterns. I also like Vogue Sewing book, revised & updated, for tips and tricks n order of operations, when and why to use various techniques, etc.... Thanks for sharing your favorites - I’ll have to check them out!

[@susanc1179]

Really loved this video!

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you!

[@kellykranz7652]

Thank youfor your wonderful tips!

[@snyyng]

I appreciate you sharing your favorite sewing books. Looking forward to checking them out. My favorite fitting book is The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting by Sarah Veblen. Her horizontal balance line approach to fitting made such an improvement in my garment projects! Another fitting instructor and pattern maker I follow is Alexandra Morgan. She has online and in person classes but I don’t think she’s published a book yet. I finally made a great fitting sleeve due to her online tutorials. I just bought a combo serger coverstitch machine so I’m looking forward to your new book as well!

[@Thelaststitch]

I have browsed this book and am very tempted to get that one as a companion to the Fit for real people book, as it seem to be as good. I will check out Alexandra Morgan too, thank you for the tip!

[@silversagapatterns]

Great video! Will definitely be checking these out!

[@Thelaststitch]

I'll think you'll love the Couture book, in particular, it has such beautiful techniques, and so well explained

[@cheriebentz3265]

Excellent video! This is what I have been looking for: book recommendations that will help me amp up my sewing. Thank you so much!

[@Thelaststitch]

Great to hear you found my recommendations useful, all these are books are really great, and they explain things so well, which is a huge thing to me.

[@AuroraPoison]

I just love your accent 😍

[@donnadecourcy7332]

Thanks for the reviews on these books. I just bought Suzy Furrer’s teaching book , Building Patterns which closely follows her Craftsy classes. Easy to refer to rather than finding the spot in the videos and well worth the price and currency exchange from American to Canadian dollars. Don’t buy it on Amazon as it is 8 times the price than her own web site, apparel arts. Highly recommend it if you want to use your blocks to design your own patterns. I’m interested in buying Kennth D King’s blood on fitting, next. I find him very visual and easy to follow.

[@donnadecourcy7332]

Book not blood. Sorry!

[@Thelaststitch]

I have never heard of Suzy Furrar, and wow her book looks very thorough. I assume the price reflects that this is meant as a student textbook? The import costs to Europe is through the roof now, but this book looks very tempting!

[@donnadecourcy7332]

Last Stitch I think it is $65 American and ended up being $98 Canadian with 5% tax on books. My friend had it shipped to the border and picked it up there. Suzy Furrer’s has Craftsy classes on all the bodice blocks and then variations of pattern drafting. She is such an excellent teacher, thorough and never misses a word. She is gracious and kind in answering all questions. I just didn’t want you to search for it on Amazon as only used copies are there and someone has Asked an absurd price of hundreds of dollars, when she sells it for a reasonable price through her web site.

[@mokajesus]

Hi Jo! Girl, you are so so intelligent, all your videos, your post are so so dedicated and usuful, and i can learn and inspired me with your absolute knowledge. I love learn with you and i´looking for some coat technique books, about lining, underling, etc to make my first luxury winter coat! do recommend one for me? Kisses from Lisboa

[@Thelaststitch]

Aww, thank you so much for your kind words, that means so much to hear

[@susanburns4630]

Hi love your tutorials I have learnt so much from you. When looking up your books I have found 2 one white and blue cover and one with an orange and blue cover please could you tell me what the difference between the 2 books are.

[@Thelaststitch]

It's the exact same content, just different covers. Thr orange one is the older one 👍

[@hippiechicksmomma8691]

I do not learn from rwading. I learn from seeing and hands on. Books make me sleepy lol. I'd rather have someone teach me. Besides I get fantastic lessons from you!

[@jenniferadoki710]

How can one get it

[@belindacoker3304]

Hi Johanna Can you please give your opinion if you can sew knits successfully with never owning a serger? I have an old Bernina 930, and it does have a "knit" stitch. I would prefer not to have to buy a serger - I french seam and bind my woven seams

[@virginiawildeboer1495]

The Lynda Maynard books looks great but I can't seem to find a retailer who sells it for under $100. Any suggestions? I am in Australia. Book Depository doesn't have it any longer.

[@MorganaDevina80]

Hej Vad är det svenska ordet för knits? Jag får bara upp sticktermer när jag söker.

[@Thelaststitch]

Trikå eller stickade tyger 🙂

[@beepbeeblebrox3972]

you have a lovely accent

[@emphasistrinidad9980]

If you want more views you need to improve your audio. I already have to try and understand your accent and that's ok I dont think that's hard but your audio is soft.