Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

While I often love to wear ruffles, lace and all things frue-frue, I also like comfortable, simple garments that go with many other pieces and are simple to sew. This book has 8 basic patterns in sizes XS, S, M, L for the following garments: 1. Wraparound dress, also instructions for 2 tops. 2. Raglan sleeve top, also tunic and jacket 3. Jumper, also 2 dresses 4. 3 pant styles 5. 3 skirt styles 6. 3 more skirts 7. 3 blouses 8. 2 shirts and a tunic The book layout is very pretty, as are the photographs. Every garment is shown, the instructions and diagrams are clear. Directions are basic enough for beginning seamstresses, along with suggestions for fabrics and accessories. No special fitting worries with these clothes, all are comfy and roomy. Lots of forgiveness here. There are no intricate curved seams, insets, linings, complicated closures...nothing that might scare you off if you are a sewing newcomer. I think you get a lot for the money. It's well written and beautifully presented. Other than perhaps the pantaloon pants, all the garments could become everyday favorites. What the heck... The pantaloon pants are really cute too.