From: "David Carlson" <qajaq_at_nwlink.com> To: "Paddlewise" <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] [BR] Sewing Outdoor Gear by Rochelle Harper > Another good book on this subject is "Sew & Repair Your Outdoor Gear" by Louise Lindgren Sumner, published by > The Mountaineers in 1988. It has lots of good information on how to make and repair superior outdoor gear, > including more than just clothing. Otherwise, judging from Michael's description, the content is probably > fairly similar to the book by Rochelle Harper. There are no pictures of people in the book, female or > otherwise. > I've had that one for many years and am not as impressed with it. Sumner's book is a tad outdated in terms of fabrics etc, but the basic sewing info is still relevant and good. It contains more basic sewing information, so it is better suited to a beginner. It includes patterns for a few things as well. I guess the thing that I like about Harper's book is that it pushes further into things I need to know, rather than covering the basics I already know. For a beginner, these two books complement each other. If you're an accomplished seamstress/seamster, Harper's addresses the differences between conventional fabrics and the hi-tech stuff as well as covering the detailing that makes good gear. If you're new to making and repairing outdoor gear, certainly take a look at both books. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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