Sew Retro

A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

317 kr

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Beskrivning

Stylish modern sewing projects inspired by the 30s, 40s, 50s, and more! All projects come with step by step guidance, materials, yarns, tools, patterns A retro look is always fashionable, and retro pattern books appeal to sewers, knitters, garment-makers Reviews in Sew Today, New Stitches, Yarn Forward, Sewing World Sewing has never gone out of style, and today is more popular than ever. Sew Retro offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects from sturdy bags, essential skirts and blouses, to flirty scarves and unique pillows that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and full-size patterns. This fun and inspirational book also uncovers sewings colourful history from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with some of today s hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler and Lotta Jansdotter. Filled with beautiful photography to accompany each project and quirky vintage illustrations, this celebrates sewing yesterday and today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-07-01
Mått:216 x 254 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
ISBN:9780760336878

Utforska kategorier

Sömnad och handarbete inom Sport, fritid och hobby

Mer om författaren

Judi Ketteler is an experienced sewer, and has written for Better Homes and Garden, Creative Home, Quilts and More, Decorating magazines, where her patterns and creations are featured regularly.

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