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Aug 03, 2019

Full of so many fun facts and so much that is important when sewing on a machine. It will be great for quick reference while I continue to play around

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Jan 22, 2012

I think I'd be better able to review this if I had a project going which required using a special foot. As it is, I can only judge the book on a few things, but not necessarily on how useful it is.
The photos are plentiful and look very clear. There are photos showing what the feet look like from different companies, so that we can see variations in a particular type of foot. There are then a sequence of photos showing how the foot is used, and a montage of photos of stitches (or projects) the I think I'd be better able to review this if I had a project going which required using a special foot. As it is, I can only judge the book on a few things, but not necessarily on how useful it is.
The photos are plentiful and look very clear. There are photos showing what the feet look like from different companies, so that we can see variations in a particular type of foot. There are then a sequence of photos showing how the foot is used, and a montage of photos of stitches (or projects) the foot can produce.
It's a book to own, rather than one to check out from the library. ...more

3

Jul 01, 2014

This is great for visual learners. The pictures are actual color photographs, including types of fabric, different threads, and examples for the different stitches and use of machine parts.

4

Jun 13, 2013

I will be adding this book to my sewing reference library. Great explanations and offers different uses for the different feet you may purchase for your machine.

4

Nov 13, 2012

Great information if you are wanting to learn about all the different feet for your sewing machine! The infomation really opens up ideas on new projects to try using the various feet.

4

Apr 10, 2014

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for to explore my new machine!

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May 28, 2012

Excellent source and reference guide to get the most out of the variety of sewing machine accessories.

4

Mar 28, 2016

Super helpful guide to many of the various sewing machine feet available, and it gives project ideas for each foot discussed. A handy reference book for my sewing library!

5

Jul 15, 2011

An invaluable resource for every sewist. Well written and easy to understand.

3

Jan 21, 2012

646.2044 Gardiner 06/2011 olpl.I have been looking at new sewing machines..this is excellent for someone who just starting or better yet for someone like me who has been sewing since 1960!Illustrations are clear, photo, and easy reading with clear examples.

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Dec 27, 2013

had to turn it back in before i got to look at it thoroughly, though mostly it's a bit advanced for the projects i've been working on. i have no doubt, however, that it is a great resource and i look forward to taking another look at it at some point!

4

Feb 23, 2012

Great pictures! Simple instructios! Easy reference! Reading this book makes me feel like I can do any sewing project without having to sign up for a class because most tasks simply require understanding the tools. I just got a new machine and although I have been sewing simple projects for years, the machine mastery class and the tips in this book are making my projects more fun and exciting!

4

Jun 24, 2014

Close-up photos help you identify all the little feet that came with your machine, plus how to use them. There's a very large selection of feet included and I discovered that many of the feet I have are going to be very useful for dressmaking. A good reference book but you're not likely to use most of the specialty feet. On the other hand, you may see a foot, decide you like what it does, then go out and buy one to play around with!

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Feb 17, 2017

simplistic but there are some creative ideas for using the presser feet mentioned.

5

Jan 23, 2019

An essential book for any serious sewer. Has all sorts of practical information not easily found elsewhere. As soon as I returned my copy to the library, I bought my own for easy reference.

3

Mar 13, 2018

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Contents
Authors foreword
About this book
1. Essential kit
2. Basic Feet
3. Speciality Fabric & Technique Feet
4. Pretty Edges
5. Fancy Stitching
6. Buyers Guide
Glossary
Index
Credits

5

Mar 14, 2019

I checked out this book from the library and found it so helpful that I bought a copy for myself! I have been sewing since childhood but found many interesting facts about sewing machine accessory feet that I did not know. This will be my 'go to' book in the sewing room, it is a great reference book for novice and experienced sewers!

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Feb 04, 2019

I recently received a set of presser feet for my sewing machine and this book. I decided to read through the book first to give me an idea of what different feet are used for. It was very eye opening! I had no idea a sewing machine could do so much by just attaching different feet. Obviously higher end machines are easier to use, but this book showed me a lot can be done with the right accessories and imagination.

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Dec 30, 2018

A great resource for any sewer. It doesn't matter what level you are at this is a great resource for what machine feet will work for your project. I know my machine can't use all the feet in this book but they usually provide alternatives options if you can't use that foot. They also provide a nice introduction to some items that will be essential to smooth sewing. I now have a list of items that I want to buy.

I really appreciate that this book also discusses machines and what you might want to A great resource for any sewer. It doesn't matter what level you are at this is a great resource for what machine feet will work for your project. I know my machine can't use all the feet in this book but they usually provide alternatives options if you can't use that foot. They also provide a nice introduction to some items that will be essential to smooth sewing. I now have a list of items that I want to buy.

I really appreciate that this book also discusses machines and what you might want to look for when buying. I know I will be referring back to this section in the future because I want to get a more advanced machine. ...more

5

May 12, 2018

If like me, you love sewing but feel you're not quite getting the best from your sewing machine, then this book is for you.

The perfect 'teach and show' guide that covers zips, and stitching techniques that are a necessary and sometimes daunting part of our sewing know how.

What I absolute love about this book, is that it is an complete and in depth compendium of sewing machine feet. I have a ton of them, in a box, in a drawer!!! I often look at them and wonder what they do.... well now I know. If like me, you love sewing but feel you're not quite getting the best from your sewing machine, then this book is for you.

The perfect 'teach and show' guide that covers zips, and stitching techniques that are a necessary and sometimes daunting part of our sewing know how.

What I absolute love about this book, is that it is an complete and in depth compendium of sewing machine feet. I have a ton of them, in a box, in a drawer!!! I often look at them and wonder what they do.... well now I know. And what's more I am no longer afraid to use them.

Wendy Gardiner and Lorna Knight  demonstrate how to use these feet, what fabrics are perfect and what thread to use. They take away the panic and give the sewist a new found confidence. The words are simple, the demonstrations easy to follow and the information is massive.  

From choosing your machine, to threads to tools to fabric to needles.. nothing is left out. This book is superb for beginners, but can also be a ideal reminder for seasoned sewists. 

It is faultless.  ...more