One of my favorite gifts to give and to receive is a book. Giving a book is like giving a bundle of potential, all wrapped up in a pretty bow. That’s especially true when you give a craft book. Inside the pages of a book you can learn how to do new things, discover a new approach, and even gain understanding of someone else's perspective.
Since it's the time of year when we start shopping for gifts and making our own wish lists, I thought it would be fun to put together my top sewing book picks. While researching the list I found a lot of new sewing books that have been released in the last few years. A lot of these were even released in the last few months! It's really exciting to see people writing new books for the sewing community. It gives me hope that it's a growing, rather than dying, craft and that more people will discover the joy of sewing.
So without further ado, here are the sewing books that I'll be putting on my wish list this year. I’ve included links for both Amazon and Bookshop.org when available, so you can pick your preferred vendor.
Note, the links are affiliate links meaning that if you purchase through one of these links, I will earn a small commission. The price will not be higher for you.
15 books to give to people who sew
The Re:Fashion Wardrobe: Sew your own stylish, sustainable clothes
by Portia LawrieSew It Yourself with DIY Daisy: 20 Pattern-Free Projects (and Infinite Variations) To Make Your Dream Wardrobe
by Daisy BraidBuilding the Pattern: Sew Your Own Capsule Wardrobe
by Laura Huhta and Saara Huhta
Buy on Bookshop | Buy on AmazonZero Waste Patterns: 20 Projects to Sew Your Own Wardrobe
by Birgitta Helmersson
Buy on Bookshop | Buy on AmazonRadical Sewing: Pattern-Free, Sustainable Fashions for All Bodies
by Kate Weiss
Buy on Bookshop | Buy on AmazonHow to Sew Clothes: Learn with Intuitive, Super-Hackable Patterns
by Amelia Greenhall and Amy Bornman
Buy on Bookshop | Buy on AmazonSewing the Curve: Learn How to Sew Clothes to Boost Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence
by Jenny Rushmore
Buy on Bookshop | Buy on AmazonSewing Love: Handmade Clothes for Any Body
by Sanae IshidaSew Your Own Scandi Wardrobe
by Oda Stormoen and Kristin VaagMade to Measure: An Easy Guide to Drafting and Sewing a Custom Wardrobe - 16 Pattern-Free Projects
by Elisalex JewellMake It Yours with Mimi G: A Sewist’s Guide to a Custom Wardrobe
by Mimi FordFashion Upcycling: The DIY Guide to Sewing, Mending, and Sustainably Reinventing Your Wardrobe
by Ysabel HiladoThe Fitting Book: Make Sewing Pattern Alterations & Achieve the Perfect Fit You Desire
by Gina Renee DunhamSew Your Own Wardrobe: More Than 80 Techniques
by Alison Smith
Buy on AmazonYou Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book
by Juliet UzorBuy on Bookshop | Buy on Amazon
BROWSE THESE BOOKS IN MY AMAZON STOREFRONT
Browse these sewing books on Bookshop.org
And one bonus book/honorable mention:
The Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing
Buy on Bookshop | Buy on Amazon
If there is one book I believe every sewist should have, it's The Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. I actually received this book as a Christmas gift one year and because it's from Reader's Digest, I didn't think it was that exciting. But over the years I have come to rely on this book. Whenever I want a refresher on how to do something, or if I'm trying a technique for the first time, this is the book that I reference.
Finally, I also love giving and receiving USED BOOKS. You can find such unique gems at the used book store or thrift store. I love the old styles and illustration and learning how people approached sewing decades ago. I recently bought the two books above for myself and I’m really looking forward to sitting down and reading them.
I hope that you enjoyed this list of sewing books to give as gifts. It was really fun and inspiring to put it together.
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