First can I say that when I pulled the book from the envelope I smiled! I was so happy to see my friend Cennetta on the book's cover! There is a two page spread featuring Cennetta detailing how she learned what colors worked for her.
To me this book is for the woman who is looking for information on how to sew her style, just like the title says, "Style Solutions for Real Women." The book is organized into three sections:
Chapters 1-8
Are all about training your eye to find points of connection between you and the clothes and accessories you choose.
Chapters 9-12
Walk you through a step by step process of refining your wardrobe
Chapters 13-19
Highlight special reference information - makeup, fabric traits, clothing care, closet organization, custom sewing and alterations and more.
This is not a sewing book. However, this book will affect your sewing in a positive way. If you're trying to develop your style. Figure out what colors work for you when using make-up and for your clothing. Determine what length is most flattering. Need to understand how lines lengthen and slim you or cut you off or maybe square you off? All of these questions and more will be answered in this book.
As we all know, sewing is about more than just stitching two pieces of fabric together. There are so many decisions that you have to make to end up with a finished garment that you will love and wear often...so anything that helps you end up with a great new piece is worth adding to your sewing library.
Nancy sent me two copies of the book and it's only far to share. So if you're interested in winning a copy, leave a comment here by Saturday, May 10th at midnight EST. I promise I will mail it out next week!
However, if you want your own copy now, you can purchase one here on the Palmer & Pletsch site. I hope you will look into owning this book. As I said before I have the original version and used it extensively when I first started sewing my work wardrobe. It is a wonderful resource!
...as always more later!
I would love to have a copy of this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review. I would be grateful to receive a copy. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn! Just a note to tell you that I love your blog! I always find something inspiring when reading it! Thanks for the give away!
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ReplyDeleteThis would be very helpful. My garment sewing needs new inspiration. Thanks for providing this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteYou have no idea how much I need this book!!! My wardrobe is ... well... an embarrassment. Seriously. I dress in the SAME BLAH JEANS and tops, and look like a messy student at best. No, worse than many. And it is totally NOT acceptable with where I am really at in life. Really now... I am about to turn 50, and just feel lost.
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Oh, I'm gonna hafta get this one...one way or another ;-) I've read some of her online stuff and she seems very sensible. What fun that you got an extra book to share!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the review of this book. I went to one of Nancy's talks in Puyallup this year and she did give some great tips on looking good that have affected my sewing. My wrists have been showing ever since I heard her speak!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this book! Thanks for offering the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI also have the original book and would love to see the new up to date edition. Thank you for your generous offer.
ReplyDeleteI am just starting to sew . Thanks for this review! It makes me realize I need to do some study and planning before I just start sewing away.
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn! Thanks for the review. I'm still looking for my style so will check out this book. I hope you have your mojo back!
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Sounds like a great book and I'd love to win it.
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ReplyDeleteThis seems to be a wonderful addition to any woman's bookshelf, even more so for a sewist. I find that even though I learn new sewing techniques and get better at making garments, i'm more hesitant about fabric and pattern choices for my body. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI think it is just wonderful to have non-models on the cover of her book. This just makes Nancy's information so much more believable and relevant. Drop my name in the hat for the book. Thanks so much for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteI'm recently retired and trying to figure out my new lifestyle "style". It is so easy to just wear yoga pants and tee shirt, I really try to not look like a slob when my husband comes home from work. Hopefully this book would give me some direction. :)
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ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like a really interesting book, especially for those of us who are looking to find our style, make a change in our style (if we have one!) or just tweak it. I know I can always use guidance in this direction. Thanks for your review.
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I really could use this book. I think I'm going through a style metamorphosis and could use some styling advice. It may also help me work through my fabric stash and become more focused on my future purchases. Please toss my name into the hat.
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ReplyDeleteDespite my advanced years (!), coming up to the big 60 in 2 months, I haven't fully sorted my style as my needs have changed following retirement and I'm struggling to match sewing (I'm a beginner) with my needs rather than my wants. This book could be very helpful, so please count me in for the giveaway. Thank you
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your review. I am just getting back into sewing and would appreciate a book such as this one since it would help eliminate the "wadders" due to wrong colour or style.
ReplyDeleteAlso thank you for your posts. They are inspirational and encouraging.
Looks like an interesting book. I am on the heavier side and need some help with my style (or lack of). Cheers!
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ReplyDeleteHello Carolyn- I've been meaning to write to tell you how inspiring your blog is and now you've given me a great incentive to do so! I'd love a copy of this book (like everybody else!). Thanks for sharing (the book AND the blog!)
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ReplyDeleteOh how fun. I love Wardrobe Building books. They inspire my sewing immensely.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your blog and seeing what your are sewing. You always look so sleek and professional. Bernice ramcrest@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book to help you sew things you will like and wear. Thanks for the offer to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insightful post. I did not know this book was available and would certainly like to win a copy. Yes, it is distressing to sew a garment and find out it is so wrong for you! I do need help determining what to look for that defines my style.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. Please enter me into the drawing!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Palmer & Pletsch's web site too. Most interested; please enter my name. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI saw her speak - twice - at Sew Expo, and I was very impressed. I didn't leave with her book, but I wanted to, and I saw so many others with it. I'd love to win a copy!
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ReplyDeleteIt is great to see the gorgeous Cennetta on the cover and I would love the book to see the spread on her. Even more - I NEED the advice in the book. I would love a copy.
ReplyDeleteI've been avidly reading your blog, getting inspiration to sew for my 'not straight from a pattern' figure. I appreciate your sewing technique and your thoughtfulness in making styles work for YOU- which I give up on doing for myself :( . Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI look a lot different than I used to, and I'm struggling to figure out what works for me now. I think this book would really help me. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book I need. I am a 32 year old mom of three and even though I do love beautiful clothes and have a decent wardrobe, I tend to get overwhelmed with life and default back to jeans and tees with little or no makeup. I feel so much better those days where I am dressed nicely and took a little time on my face and hair. I wonder if this book addresses my issues. I don't know why I am listed as 'unknown' on my google account. My name is Amanda and I will have to make a blogspot account I believe. Thank-you!
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