Jan Saunders' Wardrobe Quick-Fixes (Star Wear S)

I have had this book since it was newly published. I bought this book for as a gift for my girlfriend and sewing pal. She is very happy with it. The pictures (styles) are dated but the information never goes out of style. It will show you how to do lots of 'quick fixes' to ready to wear from lengthing the crotch on pants to restyling a loved jacket to fit you better.

I don't know what I was thinking. I guess I read reviews that made me think that as a non-sewer, somehow this book could tell me how to do quick and easy repairs. The only use it has to me is that it might give me some ideas for repairs to request from a seamstress. There were no definitions for the neophyte. For example, there were repeated references to "serging" which, I guess, is something kind of like sewing, but different. I do think it is an excellent book for someone that already knows how to sew and wants some ideas on how to do repairs that will improve the fit of garments. I am sorry I bought the book as it is useless to me, and I am selling it.

As an experienced sewer and someone who has to alter nearly every item of clothing I purchase, I was really looking forward to getting this book, based on the reviews. However, this book is a joke. It offers very little in the way of TRUE altering--ideas like "Make an elastic band to hold too-long sleeves up around your elbows" does NOT qualify as good technical advice, in my humble opinion. The "fashions" (if you can call them that) recommended in this book are grossly outdated (I suspect they were already passe even in 1995 when the book was printed), and they all have a grossly home-fashioned look to them. If you are really into baubles, embellishments, and that frumpy "mom made it" look, buy this book. If you are looking for a good guide to TRUE altering, spend your money elsewhere. My new copy is getting donated to the library.

This is a great book for those of us who love to sew! Lots of handy tips for alterations, etc. glad it was available on Amazon

Borrowed this book from my quilt club library and knew right away that I had to have it. I sew for my grandhildren and frequently find fabulous items at thrift stores and yard sales. This book is a godsend for altering clothes. The price was perfect too. Thanks to Amazon.com I was able to find a copy right away. Thanks.

Very easy & quick instructions for repairing or altering store bought clothes. The author really simplifies the "fix" process.

Some good shortcuts, but rather opinionated and not enough instruction and illustrations. Not even close to being as helpful as Mary Roehr's book "Altering Women's Ready-to-wear"

Good basic info re sewing remedies.