| Needlework and Crafts - Every Woman's Book on the Arts of Plain Sewing, Embroidery, Dressmaking and Home Crafts Contributor(s): Davison, Irene (Author), Miall, Agnes M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1443735442 ISBN-13: 9781443735445 Publisher: Hesperides Press OUR PRICE: $50.34 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Crocheting - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Needlepoint - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (2.04 lbs) 615 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: 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." |