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A 'must have' reference book for every serious seamstress, this 'Singer Sewing Skills Reference Book', published in this 1955 First Edition softcover by the Singer Sewing Machine Company. This book begins with illustrated directions as to how to maintain your sewing machine in a chapter entitled 'Sewing Machine Principles', including proper oiling, removal of dust and lint, removal and replacement of the needle and much more. Next is preparation for stitching with a Fabric, Thread, and Needle ...
$65 USDRARE 1971 'Sewing Without A Pattern' Little Craft Book Series~Phyllis Ficarotta, HC
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Rare and hard to find 'Sewing Without A Pattern' Little Craft Book Series by Phyllis Ficarotta, published in 1971 by Sterling Publishing Company in this hard cover edition. If you have no patience for the measuring, adjusting, pinning and cutting that become necessary when a tissue pattern is used, this book is definitely for you. Just measure, mark and cut! It's that easy when taught by Mrs. Ficarotta in this small volume. Helpful hints that will be appreciated by both beginners and experts ...
$15 USD'Ultrasuede..And What To Do With It!' Sewing Book~Jane Shaner~Silver Thimble, 1982
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Hard to find out of print sewing book to "..help you turn out handsome, practical and exciting clothes" made of Ultrasuede. Sewing with Ultrasuede is far easier than sewing with wovens and knits if the step by step techniques provided in this nifty volume are followed. Jane Shaner is somewhat of a legend in the sewing book, publishing her books in a Silver Thimble series, and her books provide the detailed illustrations and simple 'idiot proof' instructions that devoted home sewers seek out. The ...
$25 USD'The Vogue Sewing Book'~1970 FE W/Slipcase~Patricia Perry~416 Pages!
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Comprehensive and truly impressive 'The Vogue Sewing Book', published in this limited edition cloth hardcover with protective slipcase. Its 416 pages are simply PACKED with the knowledge and techniques the ambitious seamstress needs in her pursuit of creative stitchery. The Contents are: Book 1~The Fashion Game, including photographs and bios of some of the most influential designers of the Mid-Century to 1970 period and everything you ever wanted to know about the language of fabrics; Book ...
$12 USD'How To Make Draperies' SINGER Sewing Library Book #102~1960, Spiral SC
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directions for: Fabrics, Color and Design, Selection of Needles and Thread, Window Measurements, Construction Details, and Measuring for Pleats. This invaluable sewing reference book is 32 pages, lavishly illustrated with drawings and diagrams, with Singer's usual easy to follow instructions. The guide is in Very Good condition, with light toning to the paper covers. Minor rub wear around the top two comb slots of the front cover. No stained, loose or missing pages, and no writing.
$18 USD'Hi-Fashion Sewing and Tailoring' Sewing Book ~Helen S. Jones~FE, HC 1970
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Attention Project Runway fans! A fabulous 1970 First Edition sewing book for 'hi-fashion' vintage design, or as the author Helen S. Jones states, "..designed for you gals who enjoy (constructing) professional looking garments in the least amount of time." She starts off on page 1 with a cute 'label' list of often mispronounced Parisian Fashion Designer names such a Guy Laroche, Balenciaga, Jacques Heim, etc. with their phonetic pronunciations underneath, and from that point forward gets serious ...
$25 USD'Star Bride's Book of Home Sewing' Book 29~1944 First Edition, American Thread Co.
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One of the great pleasures of earlier days for the excited, newly engaged Bride to Be was preparing her Hope Chest with everything she would need to fill her Linen Closet to the brim! This wonderful 1944 Star for American Thread Company First Edition sewing book provides all the patterns needed to make that dream a reality. The many patterns for the Bride and Brides To Be include everything from bath mats and towels to bedspreads, doilies, a hat stand with cover, dish pads, lunch sets, ...
$11 USD'Sewing Without Pins~For Everyone' Sewing Book~R. Oblander 12/77 SC Sew Fit Method
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This fabulous book takes you step by step through the Sew Fit Method, conceived by Ruth Oblander, from selecting a pattern and fabric to how to measure for a correct fit, layout the pieces correctly then how to stitch the pattern where needed~all without the use of straight pins! It then takes you through the construction phase with detailed information on bringing every element together in completion before adding finishing details. This 52-page book is in fresh, super clean, Excellent ...
$13 USD'Dresses Cut-To-Fit For Your Figure' Sewing Book~R. Oblander, 12/77 SC, Sew/Fit Company
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This fabulous book takes you step by step through the Sew Fit Method of creating dresses that are 'cut-to-fit' your figure, conceived and written by Ruth Oblander. Sometimes selecting one pattern or several and combining pieces is the solution to that perfect fit, and Ruth details how to make that decision. How to measure and cut for a correct fit, layout the pieces correctly, and then determine how the pattern should be cut are key, and there are several chapters devoted to cutting and fitting ...
$10 USDSINGER Sewing Library Book #109 'How To Make Buttonholes and Pockets' 1960 Sewing Guide~Spiral Bound
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Small 1960 Singer Sewing Library Book #109, 'How To Make Buttonholes and Pockets', a 'must have' for the reference shelf of the beginner and advanced seamstress. The book has 32 pages, with pictorial cardboard covers. The book has instructions for bound, machine made, hand finished buttonholes and various styles of pockets, with lots of illustrations and easy to follow step by step directions. The spiral binding is excellent, with no broken coils; book pages are bright, white and tight; no loose ...
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Marvelous McCall's Sewing Book, the most easily understood and technically complete sewing book for all sewers, whether a beginner or an expert. There are the most inclusive, clearest, step by step instructions paired with a range of up to date methods, skills and techniques published in one book. The chapter on Tailoring, for example, make the book a must for every reference shelf. Design Details such as sleeves and cuff treatments, collar construction and pockets are included, along with ...
$14 USD1943 'Singer illustrated Dressmaking Guide' Sewing Book~Singer Co., SC 48 Pages
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Wonderful 1943 Singer guide to Dressmaking, its 48 pages packed with all the practical knowledge required to complete all types of clothing sewing projects. Contents Include: Equipment, Fabrics, Cutting, Pattern Alterations, Seams and Finishes, Pressing, Binding and Facings, Pockets, Buttonholes, Sleeves, Cuffs, Hems, Simple Tailoring, Decorative Details and dozens more techniques, lavishly illustrated page by page. As the guide's Foreword states: 'Read every word, study every picture, follow ...
$20 USD1947 SINGER Home Decorating Sewing Book~SC, HTF
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Hard to find 1947 'SINGER Home Decorating Guide' sewing book, allowing you to create a beautiful 'Top Design' in your home with ease! The book has complete, lavishly illustrated instructions to make Draperies, construct Slip Covers, and other fabric furnishings (including cutting and lining, making hems, casings, headings and weights). There are chapters on home decor 'specialized' techniques such as Monogramming, covering Vanity Tables, making Slip Covers for the car~even creating Closet ...
$15 USD1947 'SINGER Dressmaking Guide' Sewing Book~Singer Publishing SC HTF
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Great 1947 'Singer Dressmaking Guide' published by Singer Sewing Machine Company, packed with lots of helpful tips and tricks to complete all of the 'extras' of sewing including pleats, collars, fastenings, darts, bindings, insets, pockets, sleeves, cuffs, decorative details, and more. The interior of the book is in very good condition, with no writing, no loose or missing pages. Pages are bright and tight. Front cover has multiple creases and the bottom edge of both front and back covers have ...
$18 USD1957 SIMPLICITY Sewing Book~Featuring Unit System of Sewing~For Beginner or Expert!
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Wonderful 1957 Simplicity Sewing Book, featuring the patented 'Unit System of Sewing', an easy approach to making clothes quickly and professionally. The System stresses unit construction, an orderly, consecutive procedure, with each section (or 'unit') of a garment being completed as far as possible before being joined to another unit. It emphasizes the use of the sewing machine and pressing iron to speed the process and give a professional finish. The 144 page soft-cover gem has detailed ...
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Rare and hard to find 1942 WWII First Edition (stated) sewing book, 'Make and Mend For Victory', published by The Spool Cotton Co. and the government's Office of Price Administration. Repurposing and extending the life of the family's garments was seen as part of the War effort and became a very important task for the homemaker. The book's foreward spelled it out in clear terms in the Consumer's Victory Pledge. The rest of the 50 pages have unique and valuable chapters on: Preparing Your Sewing ...
$14 USDBH&Gardens 'Creative Machine Stitchery' Sewing Book~Fancy Sewing By Machine!~1985, HC
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Wonderful Better Homes & Gardens 'Creative Machine Stitchery' sewing book, a virtual 'bible' with which to learn the beautiful and fancy stitchery achievable on your home sewing machine. Contents: Exploring Your Machine's Potential; The ABC's of Applique and Embroidery; Partytime Treats for Children; Building Your Cutwork Repertoire; Experimenting with Fanciful Trims; Drawing and Painting on Your Machine. Lots of pretty projects to build your confidence while you learn, all illustrated with ...
$11 USDSEW FIT METHOD 'Slacks Cut-To-Fit For Your Figure' Sewing Book~Doris Ekern, 1978
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Tired of pants that don’t fit? Need to know how to make adjustments to your pattern or alter a garment? Want to know if alteration is possible for what currently ALMOST fits? Then this book is for you. This book takes you step by step through selecting a pattern and fabric to how to measure for a correct fit then how to alter the pattern where needed. It also shows how to make a permanent pattern once you have a good fit and how to restyle existing garments or your pattern for a different look. ...
$19 USDSimplicity's 'Sew-It-All For The Home: How-To Book With Decorator Patterns' Book~1973, SC
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Simplicity's 1973 softcover book 'Sew-It-All For The HOME: How-To Book of Sewing With Decorator Patterns'. Filled with countless bright ideas, helpful tips on choosing colors, and ways to use a dazzling array of fabrics. Sewing for the home is easy with the Decorator Patterns offered here, taking the guesswork out of creating a beautiful home environment. Yardage, measurments, fitting and style details are figured in the individual patterns, making it simple for even a beginner to create the ...
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This is the book for the modern woman who wants her clothes to fit perfectly, loves fine fabrics, and is also resourceful and practical. As the Foreward states: "Difficulties vanish with knowledge. Skill comes with practice. The pride of accomplishment and the pleasure of feeling well dressed may be intangible results, but they are no less real than actual savings in dollars and cents". The 48 pages are packed with instructions, illustrations and detailed techniques that are easy to follow but ...| Items 1 - 20 of 20 | Page 1 of 1 |
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