'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 2~Your Pattern Profile; Book 3~Creating Fashion for the Individualist, with complete sewing handbook, the simple truth about impeccable tailoring, the added elegance of fur, Couture Techniques, and Trims; Book 4~Planning a creative environment, tools for every sewing need, and the language of fashion. The book is in Near Fine condition, with no wear or evidence of use beyond a tiny crease along the top of the spine~hardly worth mentioning; it looks virtually brand new. The slip case has done its job and has wear to the corners, rub wear to the top front edge and light soil. First Edition, Third Printing slip case edition with two color linen boards on the book. Vogue Pattern Company, New York.

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