Sweatshirts with Style Mulari 1993 I never would have guessed this was published as late as 1993! Sadly, the cover is the only colorful part of the whole book. It is filled with black and white directions, patterns, and templates.
Tag: sewing
SEW Bad!
Complete Book of Sewing Larry Eisinger, ed. 1972 Submitter: Working my way through weeding the 600s and found this jewel. Some sewing techniques may not have changed since 1972, but fashion has! These are not the clothes patrons are looking
Stylin’ With Flair!
Mary Mulari’s Garments with Style: Adding Flair to Tops, Jackets, Vests, Dresses, and More! Mulari 1995 Submitter: I had to laugh at this one when I found it today on shelves in the small public library where I work. It’s
Calling All Indiana Coverlet Weavers
Indiana Coverlet Weavers and their Coverlets Montgomery 1974 Submitter: During inventory at my middle school library, I came across this 1974 book that seems to have a very limited audience. I can’t imagine any middle school student wanting to check
Groovy Pillows
Pillows: Designs, Patterns, Projects Johnson 1978 Submitter: It is a 1978 DIY guide for how to make groovy pillow designs with butterfly appliqués (among others). The disturbing thing to me about this loser is that it sat for DECADES before
Like a Living Doll
Kids Clothes by Meredith Gladstone: A Sewing Book Gladstone 1976 Submitter: I found this at my local library. I knew I had to send it to you. It’s just dreadfully outdated – who is circ’ing this book??? OK, me, but
Jazz up your wardrobe
Make Your Own Great Vests: 90 Ways to Jazz Up Your Wardrobe Parks 1995 Submitter: Ah, I remember when vests were all the rage. This book captures some of the more extravagant vests of the 90’s. Denim vests, sequined vests,