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Title: No Time to Sew : Fast & Fabulous Patterns & Techniques for Sewing a Figure-Flattering Wardrobe
ISBN: 0875967442
Author:
Sandra Betzina
Publicate Date: 1996-10-15
Publish: 1996-10-15
List Price: $29.95
Average Customer Rating: 3.5
Format: Hardcover
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Amazon Lowest New Price: $7.99
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1: good sewing adventures stiil coming!
I found this book, No Time to Sew, by BRILLIANT and Fun Sandra Betzina at my local very small library. I was IMMEDIATELY enchanted and inspired to sew again! No patterns were in the library copy. I ordered two copies of this book from Amazon.com, one for me and one for my adult "big -city living and loving it" daughter who is a professional woman and looking for good "classics".
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2: No patterns, Limited sizes, Frumpy clothes
At I review this, the book is 10 years old, and fashion has moved along, this is no fault of the author. And if you were looking to sew a dress with a chunky cowl neckline, or slim pull on pants, or a raglan-sleeved dress you have your book. Sadly, the clothes as photographed scream HOMEMADE rather than fitted and well-tailored. I give her credit for showing different sized gals as models but the clothes are not flattering on them all, they often look like the clothes are wearing them. As mentioned, there are no patterns with the book, and the size range is limited to S - M - L, with no intent to cover bust > 43"; waist > 36", or hips > 46". Her sewing tips are good, but are available in her other books.
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3: What? No patterns included with the book?
No Time to Sew is a great addition to a sewer's library. I had heard about it at an online list and decided I needed it. It is well illustrated, with plenty of tips and short cuts. The instructions refer to Betzina's own patterns that were originally included with the book. However, this edition, or the one from Amazon.com did not include the patterns.
since I had to purchase the patterns from another source, at added expense, I should have shopped around, paid full price and gotten the patterns.
The book is good for what it's worth, but has little value without the patterns
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4: No patterns included.
I have just received the book which I bought "new" from Amazon -- but no patterns are included. Since techniques are based on the patterns which should come with the book, without them, the book is not useful.
I called Amazon and explained that I need only the "patterns". They sent me another copy of the book. Again, without the patterns.
Would some one at Amazon look into this please? This book is of no use without the patterns!
Since I liked the book, I later ordered the patterns directly from the Sandra Betzina site.
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5: No Time to Sew: Fast and Fabulous Patterns & Techniques for Sewing a Figure-Flattering Wardrobe
This has proved to be a really useful book, lots of hints and techniques I haven't encountered before that have made my finished garments much better. As a self taught sewer this has been a great resource. I will be buying more of Sandra Betzina's books.
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