Sewing Magazines & Books To Help You Learn How To Sew

I have a library of sewing magazines and books that have been invaluable over my years of sewing.

I recommend finding the one main sewing book or magazine subscription, which best suits your needs. Below I have listed some of the magazines and books I have and use regularly.

The Sewing Book by Alison Smith is a step by step guide to all sewing procedures. I have this book and I highly recommend it's purchase.

The Complete Photo Guide To Sewing by Singer is another I book I use regularly. It is full of clear informative sewing techniques and the photos are wonderful if you are visual learner like my self.

Learn To Sew Instuctional DVD's

I have found magazine subscriptions for sewing, have been most useful. The articles keep you up to date on the latest creative trends and techniques.

As well as, giving creative ideas for fabric trends and the latest sewing materials. I do keep these magazines, they are worth keeping in file folders.

If you have the space to store them, the information does not become obsolete. So I recommend holding onto each issue.

I subscribe to both of the magazines you see below. I find the articles are helpful, and current. You may find them to be helpful too.

Threads A magazine for the home sewer, Threads is dedicated to offering its readers beautiful and unique garment construction, fabric craft, quilting and embroidery projects and clear instructions on how to make them. Articles cover fabrics, fitting, finishing, sewing supplies, new products, and more.

Sew News The Sewing magazine that includes fashion & technique tips to help you sew better & faster. Also previews new fashions, patterns & fabrics.