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Easy Sewing Books

Explore a variety of Books That Help You Learn How to Sew

By , About.com Guide

While I have plenty of free sewing patterns and directions, sometimes it is nice to have a book in front of you while you sew. Whether you are just learning how to sew or have plenty of experience with sewing, you are sure to find a sewing book or two that you will want to add to your collection of craft books!

All-American Quilts Book

All-American Quilts Book
This book features directions for simple stitches and easy to follow patterns. Lots of fun and creative ways for you to celebrate your American spirit!

Baby Stuff Book

Baby Stuff Book
This isn't your typical craft book. While you will find colored pictures of all of the completed projects and step-by-step directions, the pages are set up in comic book fashion. This book will not only appeal to adults wanting to make baby gifts, but also children who want to try sewing for a younger family member or friend.

Brilliant Bags: 20 Beautiful Bags to Stitch and Love

Brilliant Bags: 20 Beautiful Bags to Stitch and Love
With 20 unique purse projects to make, this book gives you that opportunity! You can use a variety of materials and embellishment ideas, and then mix and match the ideas and make even more bags.

Crafty Chica's Guide to Artful Sewing

Crafty Chica's Guide to Artful Sewing
This book not only contains 30 wonderful sewing projects, it is also filled with Kathy's advice and guidance along with entertaining narration and stories.

Cute Dogs: Craft Your Own Pooches

Cute Dogs: Craft Your Own Pooches
Chie Hayano will have you sewing up several little pooches in no time at all.

Cute Dolls Book

Cute Dolls Book
One look through this book of dolls and you will want to make them all! These aren't your typical, cute dolls. The dolls in thise book are funky and unique, just like the lay-out of the book itself.

Cute Pups: Canine Friends and Accessories

Cute Pups: Canine Friends and Accessories
Follow the directions in this book and you can create your own miniature pups along with some toys and accessories to go along with them.

Everywear Craft Book

Everywear Craft Book
This book will teach you how to take your look from so-so to super by making your own personalized accessories. You will find easy, step-by-step directions that show you how to make one-of-a-kind hair embellishments, flashy jewelry, distinctive belts, and custom made bags.

Fabric Leftovers Book

Fabric Leftovers Book
This book offers some unique and fun ideas for using up fabric scraps leftover from other projects. This book will even motivate you to search out more scraps.

Fast, Fun & Easy Book Cover Art

Fast, Fun & Easy Book Cover Art
This book offers many creative ideas to help you cover your plain notebooks, journals, and more.

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