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Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Every vintage-obsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The follow-up to the popular Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses...
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Pub. Date
2012
Description
Everyone remembers the rag doll that their granny made for them as a child, or the quilt that Mum made with love. Home Sewn Nursery is a complete sewing guide for creating a bold, bright nursery stitched with love and originality. The book includes 20 simple sewing projects suitable for beginners, along with a basic techniques section and a handy pull-out pattern sheet. Four main sections cover a delightful mix of items for every occasion: clothes...
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
Nothing's more comfortable than cozy pajamas, comfy loungewear, and underwear made just for you. You can shop off the rack for things that were made for a thousand other women, or let Sewing Lingerie that Fits show you a better way. Packed with unique ideas and creative designs, special fabrics and fun embellishments, Sewing Lingerie that Fits shows you how to make beautiful lingerie that perfectly fits your figure, your lifestyle, and your taste....
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Pub. Date
2020
Description
If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step gives you the essentials. Taking you through the basics, including the features of a sewing machine and the qualities of different fabrics, this simple handbook will soon have you making and mending your own clothes and home furnishings
12) Gertie sews jiffy dresses: a modern guide to stitch-and-wear vintage patterns you can make in a day
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
In the '50s and '60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligations.Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch's modern...
13) Sewing your perfect capsule wardrobe: 5 key pieces and variations that can be tailored to your style
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Full-size, pull-out patterns that can be adapted for long, short or cap sleeves, high or low waistbands, and slim, straight or wide-legged trousers, plus all the information and techniques you need to create your own timeless, effortlessly chic capsule wardrobe"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
[2022].
Description
A fully illustrated, practical guide that explains how to follow a sustainable approach to food and fashion Live sustainably with style - grow fruits and vegetables, cook them, create natural dyes, then make your own clothes with five full-size pattern sheets. Focused around five crops (blackberry, nettle, onion, red cabbage, and rhubarb) that can be foraged or grown in an allotment, planter, or container, Bella Gonshorovitz— fashion designer, dressmaker,...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Enter a Magical Realm of Handcrafted Fantasy Costumes, Accessories, Bags and More! Whether you're attending a Renaissance faire, anime convention, LARP event or costume party, dressing up is half the fun. Now it's easier than ever to make your own unique, one-of-a-kind outfit. In this costumier's trove, Costurero Real creators Alassie and Mara have included a wealth of clothing and accessories you can easily make at home, and for half the price of...
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Description
Create sustainable clothing that fits you perfectly and makes you feel wonderful when wearing it. Even if you've never done it before, making your own clothing can be easy and fun -- and sustainable, if you use recycled fabrics! Using only five paper patterns, you'll find clear how-tos on techniques and instructions for 50 garments to make. There are plenty of projects perfect for beginners, with easy photo-rich instructions. And as you get more confident,...
