I would recommend any of the sewing books for beginners that I just listed. Though I have yet to find a perfect sewing book, any of these are great to get you started. Another major tip I have for new sewers is to remember that sewing makes perfect. Some of the best knitters and sewers that I've ever known never studied the latest books. They chose one or two books that they liked. And then - they focused on sewing nonstop. For years. And decades!