Category Archives: Books

The Vogue Sewing Book

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Sew Craftful

The Vogue Sewing Book a/k/a The Vogue Bible This book is dedicated to you, the woman who sews.  No longer will you be content to be a mere by-stander, for now you can realize the enjoyment of complete involvement in … Continue reading →

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Stocking a Sewing Library

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Sew Craftful

     

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11 Must-Have Vintage Sewing Books

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Sew Craftful

I enjoy working with vintage sewing patterns, so it just makes sense that I enjoy looking through old and vintage sewing books.  A shelf or two filled with old sewing books, magazines, references, pattern books and supplements is so worth … Continue reading →

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Clothing Construction

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Sew Craftful

Clothing Construction by Evelyn A. Mansfield is probably one of the best sewing books ever written.  Every home sewer and sewing classroom should have this one in their sewing library. Format: Hardback     Year: 1953 Preface The aim of this book is … Continue reading →

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