Best Sewing Books of 2025

The Barn Star Sampler by Shelley Cavanna is a must-have for quilters who love to sew starry quilt blocks. The book features 20 different block designs that can be combined to create a table runner, a wall quilt, a lap quilt, and even a full-size bed quilt. The author provides helpful tutorials for frequently used blocks, making it an excellent resource for quilters of all skill levels. What makes this book unique is the modern sampler-quilt layout, which incorporates traditional barn quilt designs in a fresh and exciting way. Overall, this book is an excellent addition to any quilter's library.

Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects by Katherine Lile is a complete guide to the fun and easy craft of rope sewing. This book features 16 projects for making durable and decorative bags, bowls, baskets, coasters, and other accessories and home décor items using a simple zigzag stitch. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips throughout, even beginners can master this craft. The author, a fourth-generation quilter and owner of The Mountain Thread Company, provides insightful overviews on materials, supplies, techniques, and finishing ideas for adding unique details. Overall, this book offers endless design ideas and techniques to try, making it a must-have for any sewing enthusiast.

Make, Sew and Mend by Bernadette Banner is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in sustainable fashion and sewing techniques. The author's signature voice and step-by-step photos make it easy for beginners to learn traditional stitches and techniques to maintain and refashion their clothes. The book also includes profiles of voices in the historic sewing community and their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has changed their lives for the better. Overall, Make, Sew and Mend is a must-have for those who want to create a sartorially sustainable future.

The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques is the ultimate reference for both beginners and seasoned stitchers. The book covers all the essential skills and techniques for successful hand and machine sewing with in-depth coverage of tools, techniques, and fabric. The book features 10 stylish projects to practice your skills and is fully illustrated and easy to use. The book is a comprehensive guide that demystifies even the trickiest technique with step-by-step photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of sewing terminology. The Sewing Book is a must-have for anyone interested in sewing and looking to advance their skills.

Quilt Your Own Adventure by Amanda Carye is a unique quilt block book that allows readers to design and create their own one-of-a-kind quilt top compositions. The book features 30 modern quilt block designs and 7 quilt top layout formulas that work together, giving quilters the freedom to mix and match blocks to create their own unique design. The book provides all the math and worksheets needed to get started, making it perfect for beginners and advanced beginners. The clear step-by-step instructions and quilt math make it easy for anyone to explore designing their own pattern. Overall, Quilt Your Own Adventure gives quilters the confidence to create beautiful, modern quilts that are uniquely their own.

Pat Sloan's Holiday Hoopla: 12 Quilts for Everyday & Special Occasions is a perfect quilting book for those who love to merge their passion for quilting with festive flair. The book contains 12 patchwork patterns that commemorate special days, but their style is strong enough to last a season or more. Designer Pat Sloan brings her fun, friendly attitude to every project. The book even includes a dash of fusible appliqué for good measure. Whether readers want to highlight their favorite events or make them all, this book is perfect for turning their homes into year-round showcases of their talents.

Needle Felting for Beginners: How to Sculpt with Wool is a comprehensive guide for absolute beginners by authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin. The book offers useful tips and techniques to help readers create miniature teacup worlds, animals, birds, and even friends and family. With 12 varied projects, the book starts with the easiest and progresses in difficulty, covering the basics of needle felting and how to use wire, embellishments, and armatures. The book even teaches readers how to capture expressions on faces. This much-needed book is a great addition to the sewing book category and is published by Search Press.

The Fitting Book is a comprehensive guide for those who love to sew but struggle with the standard sizing of commercial or indie sewing patterns. It covers various fitting issues and provides a step-by-step process to adjust sewing patterns to achieve the desired fit. The book includes visual sketches and links to videos, making it easier to understand. Additionally, it explains the terminology, abbreviations, pattern tools, and patternmaking supplies. Overall, The Fitting Book is an excellent resource for sewists who want to create customized garments that fit perfectly.

The Exam Review for Milady Standard Barbering is an essential tool for students preparing for their state board exams. With multiple-choice questions organized by chapter, students can easily identify their weak areas and check their accuracy with the answer key provided. What makes this book stand out is its comprehensive coverage of the beauty and wellness industry, serving as a premier source for education resources since 1927. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone pursuing a career in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nail technology, makeup, massage therapy, salon & spa management, and business training.

The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes by Joi Mahon is a comprehensive manual that provides expert instruction on sewing, tailoring, alterations, finishing, and detailing. The book includes essential techniques and processes, such as installing zippers, using notions, slopers, patterns, and more. It also offers bonus tutorials on making pants and fitting materials. With step-by-step tutorials and valuable insights, this 288-page how-to guide is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers. Overall, it is an excellent resource that expands your skillset and builds your confidence to sew like a professional.