Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Great--though dated--beginner's guide

This is a great beginner's guide to sewing. I received it as a gift to help me navigate my new sewing machine. I am truly a beginner, and have found that this book is a great resource.My only complaint is that the design and projects are extremely dated. I can't imagine anyone making the clothes in this book, and even the home decor projects look old. I have made only one project for practice--a pillow--and don't anticipate looking to this book for design ideas.I also have the SEW (Sew Everything Workshop) manual which includes more youthful projects and is generally more "fun." Still, I'd recommend buying "Sewing 101" for the excellent technical guidance. The two together are great, and have excited me to think up lots of new projects to test my skills.