Vintage Patterns

Author : Gretchen Hirsch
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683353226
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses written by Gretchen Hirsch and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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!

Author : Anne Tyrrell
Publisher : Batsford
ISBN 13 : 9781849940450
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vintage Dress Patterns of the 20th Century written by Anne Tyrrell and published by Batsford. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Lisa Comfort
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473582903
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sew Over It Vintage written by Lisa Comfort and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **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.

Author : Susan Breier
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0811774961
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book It's a Wrap written by Susan Breier and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes. Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colors Simply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine stitching Special sections on lids, handles, and embellishments offer unlimited options for your own variations

Author : Gretchen Hirsch
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9781617690747
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gertie Sews Vintage Casual written by Gretchen Hirsch and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Adams Media
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507205937
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Instant Wall Art - Vintage Patterns written by Adams Media and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Update your home décor with these beautiful vintage textile prints, ready for framing and displaying! Instant Wall Art – Vintage Prints features forty-five high quality 8x10 prints with perforated edges for easy removal and quick framing. Whether you’re looking to refresh an outdated design or start a new collection of wall art, these vintage patterns are an affordable way to add some style to any part of your home.

Author : Anon
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473380251
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Patterns for the Making of Soft Toys; Patterns for Knitting, Sewing and Crochet written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Anon.
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1444659596
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Patterns for Tea and Coffee Cosies; Patterns for Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery written by Anon. and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a lovely collection of vintage patterns for both tea and coffee cosies. With knitting, crochet and embroidery patterns, this book is great for anyone interested in textile crafts. Perfect for afternoon tea with friends, this book ensures you will never fail to impress. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781616732004
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Retro Knits written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anon.
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473358620
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Patterns for the Making of Tray and Trolley Cloths; Patterns for Embroidery, Crochet and Knitting written by Anon. and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a lovely collection of vintage patterns for the making of tray and trolley cloths, by hand embroidery, crochet or knitting. The patterns are of varying difficulties, so should most levels of skill.