--- product_id: 391276431 title: "Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing: Step by step techniques for making clothes and home accessories (RD Consumer Reference Series)" price: "₹ 5885" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/391276431-readers-digest-complete-guide-to-sewing-step-by-step-techniques store_origin: IN region: India --- # Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing: Step by step techniques for making clothes and home accessories (RD Consumer Reference Series) **Price:** ₹ 5885 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing: Step by step techniques for making clothes and home accessories (RD Consumer Reference Series) - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 5885 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/391276431-readers-digest-complete-guide-to-sewing-step-by-step-techniques) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more. First published in 1976, Reader’s Digest’s popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stitch-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader’s Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive, practical and inspiring content within. Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book’s 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include: A detailed list of the basic equipment you’ll need before getting started sewing. Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project. A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements. Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques. 20 timeless projects—more than half of them new to this edition—to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags and more. Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources: “…and I always recommend the Reader’s Digest Guide to Sewing . It’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.” —Tim Gunn “…abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques.” —The New York Times “A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won’t want to be without this book.” —Portland Oregon Journal “Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing—a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts.” —The Austin American Statesman Review: Perfect for beginners - This is the best resource for beginners wanting to learn to sew. It’s laid out beautifully, easy to read and understand, and comprehensive enough that it could be the only book you need. It was recommended by many sewists and the hype is deserved. Review: Very detailed, good for the visual learner. - So far, looking at the book, there's a lot of pictures and explanations. I saw a page listing other useful tools such as a teacher, different tire is needle heads. I'm excited. Feels like middle school again. I have been wanting to start sewing again to repair our clothing, but to also experiment and try to make things for my daughter. ❤️ ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,431 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Needlework (Books) #2 in Sewing (Books) #6 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 531 Reviews | ## Images ![Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing: Step by step techniques for making clothes and home accessories (RD Consumer Reference Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71af3Rjy-WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for beginners *by A***D on May 19, 2026* This is the best resource for beginners wanting to learn to sew. It’s laid out beautifully, easy to read and understand, and comprehensive enough that it could be the only book you need. It was recommended by many sewists and the hype is deserved. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very detailed, good for the visual learner. *by S***E on February 24, 2026* So far, looking at the book, there's a lot of pictures and explanations. I saw a page listing other useful tools such as a teacher, different tire is needle heads. I'm excited. Feels like middle school again. I have been wanting to start sewing again to repair our clothing, but to also experiment and try to make things for my daughter. ❤️ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ONLY book a Beginner Sewer Needs *by M***J on April 15, 2026* The ultimate sewing book for beginners! This is the only book a beginner sewer needs, IMHO. 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