Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Garments
Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Garments

Author: Mary Brooks Picken

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 147335322X

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There are certain types of information that are very difficult to come by these days, unless you are a specialist of some kind. In-depth information about old tailoring methods is one of those. This volume contains timeless instructions on all elements of tailoring including; buttonholes, pockets, seams & plackets, skirts, blouses & frocks, suits, coats & capes, as well as a range of garments for men and boys .

Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Children and Misses' Garments
Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Children and Misses' Garments

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-26

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1473380316

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“Children and Misses Garments” is a classic guide to tailoring and dressmaking, focusing on producing clothes for women and young girls. With charming illustrations and simple, step-by-step instructions, this wonderful volume will appeal to anyone with an interest in making authentic vintage clothing. Contents include: “Dressmaking and Tailoring”, “Outstanding Characteristics”, “Undergarments”, “Bedroom Garments”, “Aprons”, “Outer Garments for Children”, “Costumes for Girls and Misses”, 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 dressmaking and tailoring.

Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Pockets
Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Pockets

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-07

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1473353319

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Dressmaking for Real Women
Dressmaking for Real Women

Author: Lorna Knight

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781438000954

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Offers advice and techniques for women with full figures to modify store-bought dress patterns to create custom garments that fit and flatter their individual bodies.