Book Club Edition; 297 p., clean and unmarked except for name of former owner on back paste down; drawings; binding firm; boards unfaded thanks to d.j., but there is a little bumping of corners; d.j. is a bit smudged, with an open tear at foot of spine pane. Deckle edges tan.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Dressmaking Book: A Simplified Guide for Beginners

Publisher

Doubleday

Publication Date

1972

Language

English

ISBN 10

0385061323

ISBN 13

9780385061322

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Good

Dust Jacket Condition

unclipped

Weight

22 ounces

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Synopsis

The Dressmaking Book. For the beginner dressmaker towards truly creative sewing. Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations (over 200 how-to line drawings). Teaches the fundamentals and fine points of swing technique not explained in dressmaking patterns. Complete step-by-step course in style and sewing. How to select materials and patterns. Jumper, blouse, skirt. How to handle the troublesome fabric, and how to alter the pattern to fit your form and fancy. How to use your sewing machine. Different types of hand stitching in fine dressmaking.

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Robert Harper Books LLC
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