What is Reddit's opinion of The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques?

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I would start with some YouTube tutorials. Get some cheap muslin, all purpose polyester thread, good hand sewing needles (Bohin). I like this book: The Sewing Book: Over 300... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1465468536?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share They also have one for making clothes. Both are wonderful (pick one). They have very straightforward tips, tools, instructions, etc. nothing beats watching someone on YouTube though. If you want a machine (highly recommend if you plan to sew anything substantial as hand sewing takes forever), I would choose Brother (my personal favorite) because of how user friendly it is. I can’t speak to other brands. Get as much machine as you can almost afford. You get what you pay for and it DOES make a difference. Look for one with an automatic threader, stitch cutter button, a good light, drop in bobbin, and if you’re really lucky- a knee lifter. The instructions for the machine tend to be a “How to sew” manual themselves. Otherwise it takes time and practice. Start with a straight stitch and practice going in a straight line. It gets easier. Then learn each stitch and foot based on YouTube videos and your manual. Step by step. Start small with simple projects - an apron, an 18th century pocket, that kind of thing. You’ll need good fabric shears. Make sure they only ever touch fabric. Frixion erasable markers, an ironable ruler, a clear ruler, an iron and board, a cutting table (whatever you have works as long as you’re careful and don’t use a rotary cutter unless you have a cutting mat). Learn to print and tape PDF patterns as they are easy to reprint if you mess up. Always use muslin to learn and to make a practice version of whatever you’re doing (called a muslin or voile). Happy sewing.

I found a book on Amazon but the cost is very pricey after the conversation rate to CAD.