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Feb 15, 2012 heidi rated it it was amazing

I think I actually have the 1971 edition, but either way, this is the most beautifully detailed book I have ever read about sewing, and contains a ton of things I would never have been able to extract from modern patterns. Even the modern books like the Flesch and Palmer books don't have the crazy nitpicky details that make sense like this one.

Like did you know that clothing used to have a top fabric, interfacing, underlining, and lining? I didn't, but I do now. I have just been eating this up b

Like did you know that clothing used to have a top fabric, interfacing, underlining, and lining? I didn't, but I do now. I have just been eating this up because the things I am learning make the gaps in my sewing knowledge obvious. I think it would be overwhelming for a newbie dressmaker, but for someone with a few years of experience, it's amazing.

I finally finished this, and I feel like I have a much better grasp on the "expected knowledge" of sewing. It gives me the vocabulary to talk about questions I have.

Read if: You are interested in vintage sewing, or in sewing fitted garments.

Skip if: You are a drape artist, or you want something more about modern styles and embellishments.

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This looks to be the first "version" of this book that was later transformed into one of the infamous three-ring binder Better Homes & Gardens volumes. A really sweet sewing book with excellent instructions and illustrations, not to mention fabulous 60's illustrations. Great inclusions like a Fabric Dictionary including color fabric swatches on page 25, how to read a pattern envelope on page 18, and a whole chapter dedicated to "Professional sewing tricks". Still relevant information for any gar This looks to be the first "version" of this book that was later transformed into one of the infamous three-ring binder Better Homes & Gardens volumes. A really sweet sewing book with excellent instructions and illustrations, not to mention fabulous 60's illustrations. Great inclusions like a Fabric Dictionary including color fabric swatches on page 25, how to read a pattern envelope on page 18, and a whole chapter dedicated to "Professional sewing tricks". Still relevant information for any garment sewer today, especially one who has an interest in vintage styles. ...more

Jul 28, 2011 Mrs.Palla rated it really liked it

I love vintage books, and I look for them everywhere I go. This one I love! I love the 60's photos and drawings.

This book starts out with the basics, so if you are a beginner, you can learn a lot from this book. Detailed instructions, many with illustrations go from the basics to furniture.

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

I love vintage books, and I look for them everywhere I go. This one I love! I love the 60's photos and drawings.

This book starts out with the basics, so if you are a beginner, you can learn a lot from this book. Detailed instructions, many with illustrations go from the basics to furniture.

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

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Aug 03, 2018 Annie rated it really liked it

Great reference for any hobbyist. The references to women, their needs, and their desires are a little outdated, but the technical information is great. It's a reference for the basics and necessities, so really good for anyone.

Mar 15, 2012 Gaile rated it it was amazing

The copy I own I bought in 1963. This is the book I learned to sew from. I still have it and it is now falling apart! The 1962 edition is probably not the same edition on the present market but I found it the simplest one to use to learn to sew.

I have the 2nd Edition, 4th Printing 3 ring binder edition. It was printed in 1970, about the time i learned to sew from my mother.

Jun 16, 2012 Tristy rated it really liked it

Lots of vintage "how-to's" in here, including how to craft "men's trunks"! Lots of vintage "how-to's" in here, including how to craft "men's trunks"! ...more

Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine is published 12 times per year by the Meredith Corporation. It was founded in 1922 by Edwin Meredith, who had previously been the United States Secretary of Agricultur Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine is published 12 times per year by the Meredith Corporation. It was founded in 1922 by Edwin Meredith, who had previously been the United States Secretary of Agriculture under Woodrow Wilson.

Better Homes and Gardens is one of the "Seven Sisters", a group of women's service magazines.

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