Classic Fashion Patterns of the 20th Century by Anne Tyrrell, softback published by Batsford. ISBN 978-1-9063-8851-5, price 20.00 available from www.anovabooks.com
If like me you love the style of the 40’s and 50’s and earlier, not to mention the classic 60’s, you will find this book of interest, not only for the patterns but as a [...]
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Classic Fashion Patterns of the 20th Century by Anne Tyrrell
Sewing for Children by Emma Hardy
Sewing for Children by Emma Hardy, hardback published by Cico. ISBN 978-1-907030-23-9, price 14.99 from www.cicobooks.co.uk/www.cicobooks.com
This is an excellent priced hardback book representing great value for money. We might think that all kids these days are only interested in computers, but deep inside – they all love handmade things, especially something to cuddle. Encouraging creativity [...]
The Homemade Home by Sania Pell
The Homemade Home by Sania Pell, hardback published by Cico Books. ISBN 978-1-907030-19-2, price 16.99 from www.cicobooks.com
Over 50 projects to make any house into a home. Many techniques and ideas for all around the home. Stylish projects include table linen, storage jar labels, bulletin boards and embroidered scarves. This book does not regurgitate the usual [...]
Get the Most from your Sewing Machine by Marion Elliot
Get the most from your Sewing Machine by Marion Elliot, softback published by D& C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3630-4, price 14.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
Modern, contemporary style with fun projects. These are very usable projects – bags, a very practical but fun sewing machine cover, corsage and much more. The pages are little bit busy but the instructions are [...]
Sew A Metre by Rebecca Yaker et al
Sew a Metre by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins, hardback, spiral bound published by David and Charles. ISBN 978-0-7153-3778-3, price 16.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
I like the hip cover of this book, it makes you want to look inside. Rummage through your fabric stashes and dig out all those small pieces you have gathered like a magpie [...]