I also found the Reader’s Digest updated sewing guide at the used book store today!

7th printing
Copyright 2002

I’m so excited!

Thank you so much for the suggestions.
I felt i got these for a steal
The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing is also great. 70's/80's editions of Simplicity's Simply The Best Sewing Book and all of the Time Life Art of Sewing Books. Some great vintage sewing texts are available on The Internet Archive.

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