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Sewing without a pattern cover

Stylish Looks You Can Make

December 1, 2016 Holly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies 12 comments

Sewing without a Pattern Ficarotta 1972 Submitter: I’m teen librarian working in a public library in [Louisiana] and I have been weeding our teen nonfiction section and separating it from the adult nonfiction. I’ve come across many awful books, but

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McCall's Sewing Book cover

Sewing Basics

November 23, 2016 Mary Kelly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies 6 comments

McCall’s Sewing Book 1963 This book was a really good choice and probably could have lasted for longer than most books. The details are good and illustrations are helpful. It does not take into consideration more modern fabrics and the

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Menswear cover

Fashion for your man

September 30, 2016 Mary Kelly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies 13 comments

Menswear Everything about Sewing Vogue 1972 I know everyone is running to get some info on how to make that stylin’ suit on the cover. The ultra wide tie really pulls it all together. (Sidenote: I believe there is a

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American Denim cover

It’s All in the Jeans!

July 26, 2016 Mary Kelly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies 9 comments

American Denim: A New Folk Art Beagle 1975 Jeans aren’t just some groovy pants, they are art! This is one of those books that isn’t necessarily awful. The point of this book is to show design/art with denim. That’s cool.

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Fun and Fancy Jackets and Vests cover

Fun and Fancy Fashion!

July 11, 2016 Mary Kelly Looking Good 18 comments

Fun and Fancy Jackets and Vests Folk Art Using No-Sew Applique 1995 Tired of the cardigan? Try a snazzy vest to jazz up the library! These are FUN and FANCY! How can you not love it? No Sew applique is

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Men's Wear - cover

Groovy Men’s Wear to Sew

June 16, 2016 Mary Kelly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies, Looking Good 9 comments

It’s easy to sew Men’s Wear Martensson 1971 It was the cover of this book that got me laughing. The styles! These guys look like they are headed out to some neighborhood swinging cocktail party for a key exchange. Maybe

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Sewing for Men and Boys cover

Relax in your homemade leisure suit

December 2, 2015 Mary Kelly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies, Guy Stuff 25 comments

Sewing for Men and Boys Simplicity Pattern Corp 1973 Time to get groovy with your sewing machine! The 1970s come alive for all the men in your life. Casual wear to a snappy suit can be yours with this sewing book. I will

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Alchemy Arts - cover

Skirtains, Anyone?

July 23, 2015 Holly Craptastic Crafts and Hobbies 50 comments

Alchemy Arts: Recycling is Chic MacKay and Jennings 2010 This book was recently weeded from a medium sized public library for a complete lack of check-outs. It’s not awful, exactly, but definitely a little weird. The examples are described in general

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