A Collection of Vintage Sewing Patterns for the Making of Accessories for Women


Book Description

This volume contains a step-by-step guide to sewing a variety of women's accessories. With simple diagrams and complete patterns, it walks the reader through every step of producing bags, collars, aprons, oven mitts, and much more. Highly recommended for those with an in interest in needlework and vintage clothing. Contents include: “Summer Bag”, “Smart Pochette”, “The First Has Big Initials”, “The Second Is In Striped Material”, “Check Bag”, “Envelope Type In Striped Deck Chair Canvas”, “Smart”, “Choker Necklace”, “An After–Thought”, “Collar & Cuffs On The Right”, “Sophisticated Peter Pan Set”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on sewing and needlework.




A Collection of Vintage Sewing Patterns for the Making of Home Accessories


Book Description

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand sewing patterns for the making of home accessories. Including such items as a 'Soldier-Boy Egg-Cup' and a 'Cooking Apron with Mitts', it provides some wonderful additions for the home, and is also a fantastic source of special and unique gift ideas. The patterns are of varying difficulties so this book should be suitable for most levels of sewing skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.




Making Vintage Accessories


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Presents instructions, using only basic sewing skills, for bags, hats, scarves, and jewelry that are inspired by the fashions of the 1920s to the 1960s.




Sew Over It Vintage


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**Includes simple and accessible instructions for how to cut your own patterns** Following on from her successful first book, Sew Over It Vintage is a brand new collection of fabulous projects from sewing expert Lisa Comfort. Inspired by Lisa’s love of vintage style and fashion, the stylish projects each have a vintage twist but still retain the modern style, allowing these pieces to work with and complement the rest of your wardrobe and your home. Featuring 25 projects, ranging from jewellery, hats, tops, dresses and bags, to cushions, lampshades, placemats, lanterns and a luxury chair pouffe, there are ideas for those who want to quickly create an accessory on a lazy afternoon as well as suggestions for those that want to invest their time in a large and impressive project. Every project has a clearly labeled skill level as well as step-by-step photography, ensuring the directions couldn’t be any easier to follow. And with instructions on how to draft your very own bodice block, all the clothing can be made to fit your body shape perfectly. There is no better way to inject some classic vintage style into your everyday life.




Sew Classic Clothes for Girls


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Special clothes for special girls! Delight in the details of these 20+ girlish garment patterns from Lindsay Wilkes, creator of The Cottage Mama patterns and blog. Featuring a classic, vintage-inspired aesthetic, you'll love stitching up an entire girl's wardrobe that's more than just dresses. Mix and match pieces to discover new looks, make complete outfits, and create a year's worth of customized, personal garments for your own little gal. Inside you'll find: Step-by-step instructions to make more than 20 garments and accessories. Materials requirements, cutting instructions, and patterns for sizes 12 months to 10 years. Patterns for coats, dresses, knickers, frocks, tops, and more. A "Getting Started" section to help you choose and pair fabrics, select tools, and brush up on garment-sewing techniques. A CD containing print-at-home patterns and cutting layout diagrams. System requirements for CD: Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF documents CD-ROM drive Free hard-disk space to save files




A Collection of Vintage Crochet Patterns for the Making of Women's Clothing and Accessories


Book Description

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage crochet patterns for the making of women's clothing and accessories. Including a 'Casual Dress', a 'Hat with a Bow' and a 'Belted Coat', this book provides some beautiful additions to a wardrobe. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.




The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking


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"This comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. [The authors] have endeavored to ... [bring] historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes--the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown--using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers. From large hoops to full bums, wool petticoats to grand silk gowns, ruffled aprons to big feathered hats, this manual has project patterns and instructions for every level of 18th century sewing enthusiast"--Amazon.com.




Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes for Girls


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Make your own cute and fashionable clothes for girls with this easy-to-use sewing book. Author, Yuki Araki is one of the most recognized names in the growing sewing-for-children movement. The mother of two daughters, Araki has become a DIY sewing favorite because she knows what young girls want. They like to wear stylish clothes that also let them play with ease. Moms adore the relaxed aesthetic of Araki's simple mix-and-match play clothes and accessories, and young girls are happy wearing them because they're both cute and comfortable. Best suited for girls from two to five years old, the sewing patterns in this Japanese sewing book are simple, casual, and look good on any girl. Araki provides westernized patterns in four sizes, plus diagrams and instructions for twenty-two pieces. Simple lines give kids room to move, and the classic styles look good on any frame. Sewing designs include: Shoulder-tie camisole top and dress Classic smock shirt and dress Four variations of a basic elastic-waist skirt Shorts and easy-breezy kid-style leggings to pair with any top Button-front and pullover tops Adorable bucket hat Moms will love dressing their girls in these economical and easy-to-make clothes. Nothing could be simpler—or sweeter!







Make Your Own Patterns


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With this guide to patternmaking, it s easier than ever to design a pleasing wardrobe, replace worn-out garments, and adapt clothing to changes in body shape. Expert instructions and fully illustrated techniques, show how to take measurements from clothes that already look and feel great, and transfer them to hand-drawn patterns, either full-size or to scale. There are patterns for any attire skirts and dresses, jackets and trousers, blouses, shirts and tees and they can be adapted for a variety of necklines, collars, and sleeves. The result is a wardrobe that s original, fashionable, affordable, and comfortable for years to come. "