Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing was Prepared with technical assistance from the Singer Company. This book covers a huge amount of detail with regards to sewing. Some of those things are the Necessities Of Sewing including tools and supplies, talks about sewing machines then teaches about patterns, fabrics and cutting and even gets into basic pattern alterations. As you progress through this wonderful and very informative book you will learn the construction basics needed in sewing like hand and machine stitches, seams, darts, tucks and all lot more. You will learn about necklines and collars, waistlines, waistbands and belts, sleeves, hems and other edge finishes. The book even cover making and applying pockets, zippers, buttonholes and fasteners. As you advance  you will see the techniques of tailoring and then sewing for the children, men and more. 

I can assure you this book will be a big help for anyone learning or advancing in sewing. It is great.