I think that is a great idea...I am the same...don't really know how to sew...I got a sewing machine for my bday, and have yet to use it!     I checked out several sewing books from the library, and I agree, not so interesting, and some assume a asic knowledge of sewing...I did like "Sew U" though because it came with patterns and with modification options for these patterns...I never bought the book though.  I am moving home for a while, and am going to comission my mom to teach me to use my new machine and maybe make some super simple projects to get the feel for it. 

Thanks for the heads up on this book.  I've just got my hands on a copy and have started reading through it.  (I've also ordered a book called "Sewing for Dummies", which sounds promising!)

I still hope Debbie will bring out her own "how to sew" book ...

I would love to see it too! Debbie's books are inspiring!

Debbie:  My belated and long overdue thanks for this book recommendation.  I bought me a copy and am reading it from cover to cover before attempting any of the projects.  I think this is the book that is finally going to make a confident and able sewer out of me.  Everything you've said about it is right on.

My first and brand-spanking new sewing machine sits before me and waits patiently ...

Thanks again, Debbie.