Stitchin' Retro
Stitchin' Retro

Author: Banar

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Published: 2008-05

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1601406363

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Create dozens of really easy retro embroidery projects using these 150 iron-on transfers and only five basic stitches: Satin Stitch, Chain Stitch, French Knots, Backstitch, and Lazy Daisy Stitch. Most of the designs were inspired by vintage linens from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. From Tiki gods to rock 'n' rollers, this book by Banar Designs is sure to be popular with those longing to go back to earlier times. There are cowboy designs for the little tikes, 1950s aprons for retro entertaining, 50s felines, south of the border images, lots of flower power posies and butterflies, and four stylish alphabets. With the easy-to-follow instructions and stitch diagrams, anyone can learn to be a retro stitcher.

Retro Cross Stitch
Retro Cross Stitch

Author: Véronique Enginger

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2018-03-02

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780764354793

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Enter this deliciously vintage universe of 500 patterns and add a touch of nostalgia to your stitchwork. Recreate 1800s and 1900s fashion house designs and milliners' catalogues. Take your cross stitch on a bon voyage into the past with traveling motifs like trunk labels of exotic destinations and railroad advertising posters. Other sections of patterns feature tea and coffee motifs, and daily life in vintage terms. Many of the designs include multiple scenes and motifs, offering you hundreds of components to use in a myriad of ways. Throughout, be inspired by "mood boards" of completed motifs, along with photos of projects that will show off your creations in daily life.

A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time

Author: Jane Waller

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9780955620621

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Strikke- og hækleopskrifter på vintagetøj til kvinder med opskrifterne i både original udgave og opdateret udgave

The Complete Book of Retro Crafts
The Complete Book of Retro Crafts

Author: Suzie Millions

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781579908690

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Baby boomers feeling nostalgic, hipsters longing for the handmade, and anyone interested in going retro can stop right here! This is the definitive guide to the fun and quirky world of retro crafts, written by a diva of the style. It’s jam-packed with history and wonderful images from vintage pamphlets, collections, and flea market hunts. Everything memorable is included, from the ridiculous to the sublime, along with the lowdown on collecting, Junking 101, and creating a crafting group. Forty retro-inspired projects run the gamut from glitter frames and matchbox purses to bottlecap men and teacup ladies, plus lovable Plastic Flower Pixies; the Sparkling Sputnik and its desk-top compadre, the Beauty Orb; and the unforgettable Reinbeer. Variations and creative suggestions will keep readers inspired.

Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses

Author: Gretchen Hirsch

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 1683353226

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Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch’s modern reinvention of a simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. “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 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 to stylish women who are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives packed 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. 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 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! Includes color photographs and illustrations Also available: Gertie Sews Vintage Casual Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook

Sew Retro
Sew Retro

Author: Judi Ketteler

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2010-07-10

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1610605039

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Sewing never goes out of style, and today it is more popular than ever! Sew Retro offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects—beautiful bags, essential skirts, unique pillows, and more—that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and a pocket of ten full-size patterns. This fun, inspirational book also uncovers sewing’s colorful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with today’s hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler, Betz White, Barbara Brackman, Emma Brennan, Judie Rothermel, and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond to life, Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday and today. Learn more about Sew Retro and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials at www.sewretrothebook.com!

Fables and Fairy Tales to Cross Stitch
Fables and Fairy Tales to Cross Stitch

Author: Véronique Enginger

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2018-03-02

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780764354786

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Create lovely new "once upon a time" keepsakes with these 44 cross stitch patterns, blending the traditional style of France with a charming contemporary simplicity. The designs are eye-catchingly lovely with their subtle colors, gentle humor, and delicate lines. They're all here: wily foxes, big bad wolves, city mice and country mice . . . not to mention princesses, enchanted worlds, and fun rhymes. Many include multiple scenes and motifs, offering you dozens more components to use in a myriad of ways. Along with the patterns, enjoy instructions for 22 projects to show off your stitchwork: luggage tags, mobiles, cookie tins, quilts, a cuddly toy with its own sleeping bag, and more.

The Magic of Christmas to Cross Stitch
The Magic of Christmas to Cross Stitch

Author: Véronique Enginger

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-28

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780764354618

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Let the magic of Christmas inspire your stitching with these 20 cross stitch patterns, blending the traditional style of France with a charming contemporary simplicity. Many of the designs include multiple scenes and motifs, offering you hundreds of components to use in a myriad of ways. The elements of a cross-stitched Christmas are all here: wintry scenes, Father Christmas, toys, sparkling decorations, and children enjoying the anticipation! Along with the patterns, enjoy instructions for projects to show off your stitchwork, like a Christmas stocking, a gorgeous Advent calendar, gift cards, and a holiday ABC sampler. Scattered throughout are spirit-inspiring activities and holiday lore, like what the real Santa Claus Village in Finland is like, how the department store window display tradition began, and a recipe for German Christmas cookies.

A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time

Author: Jane Waller

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780955620652

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This breathtaking book takes us on a journey through knitting pattern history from 1930 to 1959. This treasury contains 75 patterns for women-the best of period design with a balanced selection of projects from beginner to advanced; cardigans to hats; stocking stitch to cable, lace and Fair Isle.