This book was fantastic. Mullin provides lots of useful tips and advice, helping you to demystify the pattern you've got in your hand (as well as all the buttons, dials and attachments that came with your sewing machine). She covers the basics of fabrics and how to cut them, and goes over the types of equipment you might want to get.

There are three patterns that come with this book - a basic skirt, shirt and pants. I didn't make any of those, but I think they would be a good resource to have around for anyone who sews clothing.

I will be buying this book (or asking Santa for it) which is pretty much the highest praise I can give to a craft book.

Mullin also wrote a follow-up book on sewing jersey, which I will definitely be checking out sometime in the coming months.