Be sew savvy. . - Fun - Sew Fast, Sew Easy - book review

Girls' Life, April-May, 2003

Ever see a skirt in the store and think, "Geez, I could have made that"? Well, you can! Sewing is totally underrated. Not only is it a great life skill, but you can save tons of money by doing your own alterations (yes, you can hem pants). Get wildly creative making things to wear and for your room.

Many people think sewing is hard, but they've never picked up a copy of Sew Fast, Sew Easy by Elissa K. Meyrich (St. Martin's Griffin, $22.95). In the first five easy-to-read, easy-to-follow chapters, you learn the tools, terms and techniques you need to sew successfully. Then, Elissa provides three patterns and, by the end of the book, you've made a pillow cover, tote bag and, yes, a skirt!