Thursday, December 29th, 2011 at
1:10 AM
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Classic clothes, quick techniques, and goof-proof patterns add up to a perfect wardrobe for the busy sewer. No matter what your size, you can create a wardrobe with designer details by following the expert instructions of sewing star Sandra Betzina.
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Check it Out Here: No Time to Sew : Fast & Fabulous Patterns & Techniques for Sewing a Figure-Flattering Wardrobe
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at
5:32 AM
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Redecorate your room with style. Different fabrics give a different look. Follow the easy to do instructions. It’s home decorating at its simplest…. More >>
Check it Out Here: McCall’s Bedroom Essentials Sewing Pattern Reversible Duvet Cover, Pleated Bedskirt, Pleated Valance and Curtains, Neckroll Pillows and Pillow Shams # 2017
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at
4:26 AM
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- ISBN13: 9780764332272
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Once upon a time, most clothes were sewn at home. Now and ever after, home-sewing patterns will provide the best blueprint to a time when suddenly everyone could dress like the models in magazines. The most popular 1940s styles-from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework and gifts-are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. For the home seamstress, this will be a trip back in time. For artists, costume designers, and collectors it’s an invaluable guide. The text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution and impact on fashion. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of ’40s fashions. A r… More >>
Check it Out Here: Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1940s
