BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern
BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern

Author: Nora Abousteit

Publisher: Potter Craft

Published: 2012-12-11

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0770434398

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Vintage Looks Meet Modern Fashion Dior’s New Look silhouette. Jackie Kennedy’s sheath dress. Madonna’s bustier. Fashion trends come and go, but certain iconic styles never fade. Make them for yourself with BurdaStyle’s new guide to sewing fashion through the decades. Five adaptable master patterns for tops, dresses, and pants are transformed into nineteen unique projects for both women and men that draw inspiration from key fashion moments. These influential looks—from the Roaring Twenties to the Awesome Eighties—are all modernized and reinterpreted for today’s sewing enthusiasts. BurdaStyle, the world’s largest online community of people who sew, is synonymous with stylish sewing and high-quality patterns. In this follow-up to The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook, they provide step-by-step instructions and techniques for customizing the enclosed master patterns into new design variations, all perfectly fitted for you. You’ll also get a taste of fashion history—the essential designers, signature trends, and style icons from each era—to help you channel your inner Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, or Yves Saint Laurent. BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern combines the best of fashion from the past with an updated approach to sewing. Whether you prefer a slim-fit pant, the perfect men’s button-down, or a versatile shift dress, this book offers a classic collection that will last you a lifetime.

A Collection of Vintage Patterns for the Making of Soft Toys; Patterns for Knitting, Sewing and Crochet
A Collection of Vintage Patterns for the Making of Soft Toys; Patterns for Knitting, Sewing and Crochet

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 1473380251

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This is a classic guide to knitting a variety of soft toys, including animals, dolls, clowns, puppets, toy clothing, and much more. With easy-to-follow instructions, simple patterns, diagrams, and even photographs, this fantastic volume is ideal for those with little needlework experience. Contents include: “A History Of Toys”, “Introduction to Sewing And Needlework”, “Knit Your Own Higgledy Piggledy”, “Poodle”, “Knit a Friendly Jumbo”, “'Bobby the Bear'”, “Tommy Tortoise”, “Knitted Lamb”, “Bunny with a Twinkle”, “Knitted Miniature Rabbit”, “‘Chippy’ - A Jolly Clown to Knitt Musical Clown for a Tot”, “Halloween Pop-Ups”, 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 the history of toys.

Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses

Author: Gretchen Hirsch

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 1683353226

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“Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the web’s most popular sewing blogs.” —Creativebug Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch’s modern reinvention of this simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. And the best part? Readers will end up with a sparkling wardrobe of easy-to-wear, fun-to-style dresses that will fill busy modern lives with retro charm. Chapters include: Supplies and Tools Fabrics Getting Ready to Sew Dress Construction: The Basics Dress Construction: Essential Skills Trims and Flourishes Fitting 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. With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more. Hirsch writes in her introduction, “So why did I write this book? Because I want to show that it’s possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!” The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They aren’t just simple sewing projects. So, don’t wait. Start sewing!

Vintage Dress Patterns of the 20th Century
Vintage Dress Patterns of the 20th Century

Author: Anne Tyrrell

Publisher: Batsford

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849940450

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A stunning collection of the most iconic garments of the 20th century, these vintage patterns chart the 30 key garments that defined their era. The book features a range of historically accurate garments, including a 1920s flapper dress, a 1940s New Look skirt, a 1950s jive skirt, a 1970s maxi coat, and many more. Wonderful illustrations and photographs of period dress are accompanied by practical information on notable features, underwear and accessories for each period. Scale patterns follow for each outfit shown, complete with detailed notes on making up, using techniques appropriate to the period. A grid for enlargement of the pattern pieces is provided together with full instructions. This is an essential book for any dressmaker interested in recreating period dress, especially film and theatre costume-makers, but also fashion designers and fashionistas looking for authentic and individual vintage garments.

Knitted Birds
Knitted Birds

Author: Nicky Fijalkowska

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-10-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782211098

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Twitching to knit? Get off to a flying start with this book, which contains all the instructions you need to bring a flock of characterful birds to life. With full, clear patterns for both quick and more involved projects, you will find a little flying friend inside. Great for gifts or perching as decorations, these quirky birds are fantastic fun to make and display, whatever your knitting experience. The book also includes step by step photographs and instructions for techniques such as sewing up, stuffing, and creating legs that will let your birds stand, perch or even cling to your finger!

Gertie Sews Vintage Casual
Gertie Sews Vintage Casual

Author: Gretchen Hirsch

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2014-09-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781617690747

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The mid-20th century was an amazing time for American women's fashion! Following the war, women started looking to American designers rather than French couture houses for inspiration and to demand clothing they could move in, even play in. In this follow-up to Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing, Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie the Riveter made famous--think wide-legged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. In Part I, Hirsch introduces key techniques for sportswear construction--from working with knit fabrics to the intricacies of pant-making--and in Part II, she showcases a 30-plus-piece vintage-inspired casual wardrobe.

Vintage Afghan Patterns
Vintage Afghan Patterns

Author: Emily Martin

Publisher: BookRix

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 3736844913

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Vintage Afghan Patterns is a marvelous book, that consists of 20 Afghan crochet patterns. Every single vintage pattern comes with easy-to-follow instructions complimented by pictures of the final product in all of its beauty.

Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing:
Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing:

Author: Gretchen Hirsch

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781584799917

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Sheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided.