Vintage Better Homes and Gardens Sewing Book
I have a copy of this book in my own library and it’s been an invaluable resource over the years. It’s advertised to be a complete guide to sewing for yourself, your family and your home. The book is loose leaf bound with 5 metal rings. There are 18 tabbed chapters and an index.
CONTENTS:
- Basic sewing equipment
- The commercial pattern
- The alteration pattern
- Cutting the dress
- Assembling the dress
- Linings and interfacings
- Professional sewing tips
- Finishing details
- Sewing with special fabrics
- Making sportswear
-Evening and dress-up fashions
-Tailoring the suit
- Tailoring tricks on coats
- Sewing for children
- Be your own designer
- Wardrobe planning
- Ready-to-wear clothes
- Sewing for the home
Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
Markings: Copyright Meredith Corporation 1961, 1970. All rights reserved. Revised Edition. Seventh Printing, 1974.
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition. Some wear to back covers - indentations and discoloring. Interior is in great shape - no marking or tearing of pages. Slight yellowing of paper due to age. No missing pages. Looks virtually unused inside. No page folding, tabbed dividers show little use or wear.
Dimensions:
book: 10 in high x 8.5 in wide x 2 in long
Item Weight: 2 pounds, 8 ounce
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