Islander Sewing Systems I Book, For Personal and Professional Sewing Second Edition

I received this book yesterday. I have read 4 chapters and already learned so much! This book will simplify my sewing! Thank you!

After over 50 years of sewing as a hobbyist and a professional, this book taught me new things. Not only did I learn new techniques to make my sewing quicker and easier but it reawakened my love of sewing. This book is worth every penny and I'm so glad I made the purchase.

I have followed Janet's Jacket Express tutorial and was delighted with the end result. I decided I wanted to know more and bought the book.

It is really well designed with good illustrations and easy to follow clear instructions.

You do need to practice these techniques and I would recommend following through the book and then taking one of the tutorials.

I have now got to the stage where pins are a nuisance and even when I think I need one, I end up taking it out. I still need more practice with the Burrito technique before I can do it without following the instructions. As Janet says these techniques become second nature really quickly.

Highly recommended as a go to reference for those awkward things you come across when sewing. I never thought I'd be sewing a lapped zip into a cusion without pins or basting!!

I haven't been able to get much into the book as yet (just received it a couple of days ago), but it looks great. The only thing missing that I had hoped would be included is is Welt Pockets. Well worth the money to get all the Islander Sewing Techniques.

I found this workbook really great and easy to read and follow. There are really great techniques that cut down the amount of time of having to construct garments, using these techniques. I will have this workbook on my sewing table, ready to refer to and try the different methods of sewing garments, which is so easy and having them look professional.

I am already using a lesser amount of pins!!!! Really impressed.

I love the breakdown of information, it's a lot like the Islander patterns. I really love all the pictures, and especially the templates at the end of the book so you can practice techniques without having to dig everything out in the middle of a project. I am really looking forward to working through and having my own samples, but until I finish my current project, this is a great reference and has already sped up both my speed and quality.

If you own the previous book, this book isn't necessary. But, I will say, if you don't, I like it for that. Same material. I'll let u know when I start stapling practice pieces in the new sewing systems book. I haven't used it yet, but read thru it. Good material. I would give it 3.5 if I could and a 4 star rating if I already used it and loved it.

After years of home sewing, this book has filled in a lot of spaces that have because I am self taught.

Islander's wonderful techniques have revolutionized my sewing, making it quicker and more fun. The workbook format is really ideal, and I look forward to updates etc. Thank you Janet for carrying on your aunt's work, and developing it further too!