| 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: 144373358X ISBN-13: 9781443733588 Publisher: Pomona Press OUR PRICE: $41.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: Originally published in the 1900s, this book contains extensive detailed information on the many aspects of stitchery and needlecraft. Alongside these detailed answers to many needlecraft questions you will find intricate diagrams and photographic plates. 'Sewing is not just a question of a needle and cotton, but of which needle and what kind of cotton, and how to employ them when you have chosen rightly'. 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 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Crocheting - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Needlepoint - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.43 lbs) 396 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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 |