Art of Dressmaking

NEW! 6/9/09

The Butterick Publishing Company. "However successful a home sewer may be she can usually learn from a professional dressmaker or tailor things that make her work still easier, pleasanter and more effective. If you are among the number of these successful ones, you will find the following pages filled with just the sort of information you can use profitably." highly illustrated.

c. 1927

hardcover - good condition - 255 pages.

Cost $20

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4H Thimble Magic

32 booklet on sewing techniques

c. 1949

good condition

Cost $5

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Singer Dressmaking Guide

sewing tips for the late 1940s.
49 pages

c. 1948

good condition

Cost $10

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The Rainbow in Rags. paperback. 1950. 35 pages. an analysis of the spectrum of colors in terms of dyes, directions for blending, terms of flowers, leaves, scrolls, term of materials. cover missing.

Cost $3

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Singer Sewing Book

NEW! 6/28/09

Mary Brooks Picken. A comprehensive basic how-to-do-it guide to sewing in the home. The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by over 1000 illustrations so that every detail of construction is clear and easy to follow.
8" x 11"

Some of Contents:
Measurement chart
patterns for your use
special fitting
Pattern adjustments
special fitting problems
hem finishes
facings and corners
your dress form
Bindings and edge finishes

c. 1951

hardcover - good condition - 244 pages.

Cost $20

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McCall's Easy Sewing Book

everything you wanted to know about sewing in the late 1950s.

112 pages - paperback

c. 1958

good condition

Cost $10

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Featuring simplicity unit system of sewing. Step by step construction of a blouse, jumper, a dress and pants. 8 pages on how to work with stretch, plaids, leather and other fashionable materials. Fitting helps for problem figures. Tailoring methods - and dozens of other aids for beginner or expert.

176 pages - paperback

c. 1965

good condition

Cost $10

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Simplicity Sewing Book B

learn to sew the fun, easy way with Simplicity's unit system of sewing. Over 200 detail photographs show how it's done. 32 full color pages of fashion inspiration.

224 pages - paperback

c. 1970

good condition

Cost $10

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Stitch by Stitch Volume 1

By Torstar Books. 128 pages. Extra Special Crochet...Funny Bunnies, Overdress, Country Style, Man-Appeal Sweater, Woven Cardigan. Extra Special Knitting - Slip Stitch Pattern Vest, Wrapping up baby, Family Fair Isle Sweaters, Arans for the Children. Extra Special Sewing - Soft look overblouse, sporty look tunic, pretty and practical pinafore, sweet dreaming nightgown. Homemaker - Drapery and curtain know how, Patchwork quilt cover, Trim your towels, rainbow bathmat. Shoestring - bright braids, lavender blue, hang up your washing, knitting needle foldaway

c. 1986

good condition - hard cover.

Cost $1

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Stitch by Stitch Volume 2

By Torstar Books. 128 pages. A high-spirited kite to applique on a child’s terry top. A loose and stylish open jacket to knit made simply from twelve squares. A baby’s soft and pretty smock to crochet with three appealing variations. Plus much more...14 lessons, 33 projects

c. 1986

good condition - hard cover.

Cost $1

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Sandra Betzina: Sews for your Home

pillows, window treatments, slipcovers, table covers, kid' accessories.

202 pages - hardcover

c. 2002

good condition

Cost $5

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