| Needlework and Crafts - Every Woman's Book on the Arts of Plain Sewing, Embroidery, Dressmaking, and Home Crafts Contributor(s): Davison, Irene (Author) |
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ISBN: 1406791407 ISBN-13: 9781406791402 Publisher: Pomona Press OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: Contents Include: Plain Sewing - Fastenings - Plain-Sewing Trimmings - Your Sewing Machine - Hand Embroidery - How to Work your Gift Transfers - Home Dressmaking - Mending - Crochet - Raffia Work - Stencilling - Barbola - Simple Ways of Weaving - Gesso-Work - Various Ways of Making and Decorating Lamp-Shades - Poker Work - Artistic Leather Work - An Introduction to Basketry - Basketry - Painting on Glass and China, Etc - Sea-Grass Work - Knitting |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Crocheting - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Needlepoint - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Physical Information: 1.37" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.70 lbs) 616 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This vintage book contains a complete guide to needlework and crafting, with information on plain sewing, embroidery, dressmaking, and a variety of other home crafts. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions and handy tips, this volume is highly recommended for the novice crafter, and would make for a fantastic addition to any home collection. Contents include: Contents Include: Plain Sewing, Fastenings, Plain-Sewing Trimmings, Your Sewing Machine, Hand Embroidery, How to Work your Gift Transfers, Home Dressmaking, Mending, Crochet, Raffia Work, Stencilling, Barbola, Simple Ways of Weaving, Gesso-Work, Various Ways of Making and Decorating Lamp-Shades, Poker Work, Artistic Leather Work, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing Needlework and Crafts now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sewing and needlework." |