Fabrics, notions, equipment, and techniques change so frequently in this time, that an updated book for teaching new sewers would be an extremely great reference tool. We need to stay updated and this book would be wonderful.

I have been sewing for more years than I care to count. But having this DVD and book would extend my ability to teach the now and the new. Equipment and materials have changed so much, that is it not easy to keep up! I teach sewing with my local Cooperative Extension Service office and try to pass along this skill. I see a fantastic revival of sewing, "Look, I made it myself" emerging along with the items having a very current fashion look that is so opposite much of the old "homemade" connotation that was prevalent 60 years ago.

We are into the 21st century AND PROUD OF IT.

I still have my Singer 625 Touch and Sew that has a small plate which fits over the bobbin and another small thread carrier plate. This allows a chain stitch to be done. It still works! I often used it as a basting stitch since it was easy to rip out, but with the new threads and decorative stitches being used now, I guess it ought to be put to other uses.