A Complete Guide to Home Sewing
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Church Embroidery - Ancient and Modern - Practically Illustrated
CHURCH EMBROIDERY. Ancient and Modern. Originally published in 1867. PREFACE. THE want at the present day of a practical treatise on Church Embroidery is so manifest that it would be super- fluous to make any apology to the public for offering, in the following pages, the result of several years personal experience in the various branches of high-class needle- work. A few books on the subject have been written within the last twenty-five years, but they are to be regarded principally as mere histories of Decorative Needlework, for, although highly and generally interesting to readers, yet they prove utterly worthless as guides to uninitiated workers. It is for the benefit of the latter that I have devoted myself in this undertaking. The beautiful art of Church Embroidery is so mysterious and perplexing to the novice, and so simple and fascinating when understood, that I desire nothing more earnestly than that every reader of these instructions, may become proficient, if only for the lasting delight the knowledge will assuredly confer. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Making Smart Clothes
An article on how to finish clothes to a high standard. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
The Weaver's Assistant
The Weavers Assistant. This handbook explains in a familiar manner, the first principles of the art of weaving. It contains upwards of eighty different drafts among which are comprised, many curious and figured drafts, of both diapers and coverlets. Also included is an account on observations of draft painting and an appendix containing several useful tables. This book was originally published in 1818. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before are now extremely rare and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions using the original text and artwork.
The New Encyclopedia of Modern Sewing
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A Practical Treatise on the Construction of the Power-Loom and the Art of Weaving - Illustrated with Diagrams - Intended as a Text Book for Those Engaged in Trade - Tenth Edition
A PRACTICAL TREATISE on the connection of THE POWER-LOOM and the ART OF WEAVING. Intended as a textbook for those engaged in the actual operation of weaving and in the mechanical duties connected within the trade. It is endeavoured to describe the principles involved in, and the parts which govern, the various movements of the power-loom and the processes of weaving. The tenth edition was published in 1921. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
A Practical Treatise on Weaving and Designing Textile Fabrics - With Chapters on Principles of Construction of the Loom, Calculations, and Colour
A Practical Treatise on Weaving and Designing of Textile Fabrics. Contains chapters on the principles of construction of the loom, calculations, and colour along with around three hundred and eighty illustrations. Originally published in 1879. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.The rise and progress of the textile manufacturers of this country have, within the last century, been something marvelous, and the products of the loom have been no small degree contributed to the wealth of the nation. Yet it is remarkable that this art possesses fewer works or treatises than any other of the arts or manufactures of this country. The study of this volume should assist the student in any degree in mastering the details of his craft. The aim has been to reduce the whole art of weaving and designing of textile fabrics to simple principles, and to lay them before the reader in brief and consice a form as possible, with just sufficient illustrations to make the matter clear and intelligible, and free it from ambiguity which frequently characterises works of this description.
Tailoring for Women
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Modern Tailoring for Women
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First Steps In Dressmaking - Essential Stitches And Seams, Easy Garment Making, Individualizing Tissue-Paper Patterns
Detailing traditional methods for simple garment making, this classic tailoring guide explores essential stitches and seams every dressmaker must know. First published in the early 1940s, First Steps In Dressmaking is the perfect reference point for beginners and seasoned tailors alike. Revealing the traditional methods of past decades, this facsimile volume features the original diagrams and illustrations alongside exhaustive instructions in pattern design and garment making that have guided generations of dressmakers. From basic stitches to intricate seams, the book covers every aspect of creating beautifully tailored garments, providing step-by-step guidance and practical tips. Whether you are embarking on your first sewing project or looking to refine your tailoring skills, First Steps In Dressmaking is an essential addition to your library. This enduring guide not only preserves the rich heritage of traditional dressmaking but also inspires creativity and craftsmanship in today's aspiring tailors.
Teach Yourself Embroidery
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Principles Of Tailoring - Essentials Of Tailoring, Tailored Seams And Plackets, Tailored Buttonholes, Buttons, And Trimmings, Tailored Pockets
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Your Handweaving - With Eighty-Six Diagrams And Plates
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The Ladies Work-Table Book - Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needle-Work, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting, Crochet, Tatting - With Numerous Engravings, Illustrative of The
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Anita Catita`s Sewn Toy Treasures
Step into the world of Anita Catita and prepare to be charmed by the array of beautiful toy patterns to sew. Choose from gorgeous dolls, including rag dolls, ballerinas, pirates, kokeshi and fairies, and adorable animals including cats, rabbits, ducks, reindeer, bears and sheep. All the toys are made using easy sewing techniques and full-size pattern pieces are included. We live in an age when technology has overtaken toys. Traditional cloth dolls have been replaced by crying, laughing and walking dolls. Although seemingly attractive, these toys limit creativity. Sewn toys with their simplicity and tenderness reverse this reality and stimulate children's emotional and creative development.
Counted-Thread Embroidery on Linens and Canvas
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Knitting, Crochet, and Netting - With Twelve Illustrations
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Old and New Point Lace Patterns
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Embroidery in Wools
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Your Pattern Cutting
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History of European Lace
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Beyond the Tee-Innovative T-Shirt Quilts
T-shirt quilts reimagined Expand your idea of what a T-shirt quilt can be! Create nine delightful and innovative projects from T-shirts, clothing solids, small scraps, prints with motifs, a child's outgrown onesies, or a retiree's ties--anything goes! Learn how to cut into clothing and maximize your fabric, even altering a design to fit your special tees. Solve common challenges like motifs separated by zippers and logos that are too big or too small. With a few T-shirt quilt basics under your belt--choosing a stabilizer, adding borders, and finding a consistent theme--you'll soon become an expert at preserving the past. Beyond the Tee--sew nine unique clothing quilts to make memories live forever Fillet your fabric! From sleeve to motif, make the most of every T-shirt part Learn how to handle common problems like zippers inside a design, too-small logos, and massive motifs
50 Shades of Stitches - Volume 4
This book is a treat for any knitter who likes mesh knits. It is also an essential reference guide that explains all main knitting techniques for creating mesh patterns. It includes grids, nets, honeycombs, polka dots, slide down stitches, laces and other mesh designs. The book offers a large variety of universal patterns that, depending on choice of yarn, can be used for summer or winter knits.This book is a treat for any knitter who likes mesh knits. It is also an essential reference guide that explains all main knitting techniques for creating mesh patterns. It includes grids, nets, honeycombs, polka dots, slide down stitches, laces and other mesh designs. The book offers a large variety of universal patterns that, depending on choice of yarn, can be used for summer or winter knits.
Mandy’s Magical Christmas
Nobody does a handmade Christmas like Mandy Shaw! Learn how to decorate your home with unique and personal touches with this gorgeous collection of sewing patterns from the Queen of Christmas Craft. Featuring Mandy's signature Redwork designs and cute folk-inspired characters, this charming book brings Mandy's best-loved Christmas projects together into one volume. With inspiring lifestyle photography, step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, you'll learn to sew wreaths, garlands, pennants, hanging decorations and more, and bring some of Mandy's sparkle to your own magical Christmas.
Animal Friends of Pica Pau 2Gather All 20 Original Amigurumi Characters
Discover the global amigurumi phenomenon! Welcome in the wildly imaginative world of Animal Friends of Pica Pau 2. In this book, you can enjoy the magic of yarns and hooks producing 20 huggable animal friends. Toy maker, character designer and crochet knitter Yan Schenkel shows you her passion for amigurumi crochet in 20 new designs, and shares her special tips and tricks for every single project.20 favorite amigurumi - Yan planned this book as a learning journey, adding a little challenge to each character. With each pattern you'll be learning something new that will allow you to start the next one armed with all the tools you need. → Have a look at all designs belowA broad introduction into the basics of crochet - Yan shares her vast knowledge, handy tips and quirky tricks about crocheting toys in over 30 pages. With plenty of step-by-step pictures, this introduction will build your crochet confidence so that you feel comfortable crocheting anything you want.All patterns contain detailed, error-free instructions and are accompanied by step-by-step pictures and explanations of all techniques used, so both beginners and advanced crocheters can easily get acquainted with her animal band.No. 1 bestselling amigurumi author - The Animal Friends of Pica Pau series has sold over 150,000 copies copies worldwide, establishing Yan as perhaps the most gifted and influential designer in the amigurumi world!Quality crochet publisher since 2012 - Meteoor Books has been publishing beloved craft books for over a decade. Every pattern is created by real artists and carefully reviewed and tested to ensure the highest quality.Set out on a breathtaking crochet journey with Pica Pau and friends.
Joyful Mending
Joyful Mending shows you how to repair and improve old items of clothing by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. Along with her own philosophy of mindfullness and Wabi-Sabi mending, author Noriko Misumi teaches you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained--whether knitted or wovenWork with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing againCreate repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairsDarn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great againThe joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there's pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart.
A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Cardigans and Jumpers for Girls
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of Cardigans and jumpers for girls. With patterns in different styles and for a range of ages, from 18 months to early teenage, there is something to suit every little girl. Including a 'Continental Look Cardigan' and a 'Fair Isle Jumper', this book provides some beautiful additions to a wardrobe, and is perfect for spoiling your little angel. With patterns of varying difficulties, this book should suit most levels of knitting skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Collection of Vintage Crochet Patterns for the Making of Place Mats
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage crochet patterns for the making of place mats. With different styles to suit all tastes, there is a pattern for every home. Perfect for dinner parties and impressing guests, this book ensures your dining room table will always look it's best. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Collection of Vintage Patterns for Using Up Material Odds and Ends
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage patterns for using up material odds and ends. With a wide range of inspiring ideas and designs, it helps you make the most out of left over scraps of material that would otherwise end up in the bin. Including items such as 'Country Gloves' or 'Novelty Cosies', this book provides you with some wonderful items and is also a fantastic source for special and unique gift ideas. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Summer Twin Sets for Women
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of Summer twin sets for women. With designs in different styles and sizes, there's something to suit every taste. The patterns are of varying difficulties, so this book should be suitable for most levels of knitting skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
See and Sew, A Picture Book of Sewing - The Good Housekeeping
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A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Clothing and Accessories for Children
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of clothing and accessories for children. With designs in a different styles and a range of sizes, there is something to suit every child and occasion. Including a girl's 'Summer Dress', a 'Fair Isle Jumper' for a boy and 'Twin Sweater Set', this book provides some wonderful additions to a wardrobe and is perfect for anyone wanting to spoil the children in their lives. The patterns are of varying difficulties, and therefore this book should be suitable for most levels of knitting skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Colour Pattern for Embroidery
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Simplicity Sewing Book
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Underwear And Lingerie - Underwear And Lingerie - Parts 1 and 2
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A Manual of Lace
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Butterick Dressmaking Book
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Vogue's Book of Smart Dressmaking
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An Extensive Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Spring Clothing and Hats for Women
This book contains a fantastic collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of Spring clothing and hats for women. Full of designs in many different styles and sizes, you are sure to find something to suit every taste and occasion. Including such items as a 'Casual Jacket', a 'Sophisticated Top' and a 'Pretty Jumper', this book provides some wonderful additions to a wardrobe, and ensures that any woman can stay beautifully dressed throughout the Spring months. The patterns are of varying difficulties, so this book should be suitable for most levels of knitting skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Cardigans for Women
This book contains an extensive collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of cardigans for women. Full of beautiful designs in different many different styles and sizes, there is something to suit every taste and occasion. From a 'Casual Cardigan' to a 'Sophisticated Design for Formal Wear', and with items for all seasons, this book ensures that every woman can stay beautifully dressed throughout the whole year. With patterns of varying difficulties this book should suit most levels of skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Winter Cardigans and Jumpers for Women
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of women's cardigans and jumpers for winter. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit everyone. This handy book will ensure that every woman can stay snuggly and beautifully dressed throughout the colder months, and with both casual and smarter pieces, that there will be something perfect to wear for all occasions. The patterns are of varying difficulty, so this book should be suitable for most levels of skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Collection of Vintage Patterns for the Making of Bathroom Mats - Patterns for Crochet, Knitting and Embroidery
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage patterns for the making of bathroom mats. With knitting, crochet and embroidery patterns, this book is great for anyone interested in textile crafts. With a range of designs and mats, including a floral matching bath and pedestal set and an 'attractive rug in sailing boat design', there is something to suit every taste and home. With patterns of ranging difficulties, this book should suit most levels of skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Household Rugs
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of rugs for the home. With designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit every taste and home. Including a 'Rug In Turkey Wool' and 'Bath and Washbasin Mats', this book provides some wonderful additions for your home. The patterns are of varying difficulties, and therefore this book should be suitable for most levels of knitting skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Encyclopedia of Needlework
This vintage book contains a complete handbook on macram矇, with historical information, step-by-step directions, explanations of terms, tips for avoiding common mistakes, and much more. "Encyclopedia of Needlework" is highly recommended for both novice and seasoned needlework enthusiasts and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Materials", "Macram矇 cushion and other accessories", "Formation of the knots", "Knotting on the threads", "Knotting on threads on to a knotted heading", "Knotting on threads on to a picot heading", "Knotting on threads with round picots", "Knotting on threads with a fringe heading", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1890.
Mandy Shaw's Red & White Christmas
Mandy Shaw isn't just dreaming of a white Christmas she is dreaming of a Red & White Christmas. This wonderful winter wonderland of a book combines two of Mandy's favourite things - super simple but satisfying redwork, which allows you to show so much of the intricate detail in Mandy's charming designs, and Christmas, the time of year that Mandy loves and spends most of her year yearning, preparing and stitching for. Created in addictive redwork, the 10 seasonal projects include simple but stylish tree decorations, a comfy cushion, cheeky mice, one of Mandy's signature hanging hearts and a cosy quilt all beautifully photographed in Mandy's own home. The Red & White colour scheme runs throughout the projects so you can stitch them all in the sure knowledge they will make your house look beautifully coordinated come Christmas time. The book includes detailed instructions for all the projects and over 25 motifs, patterns and templates all at full size so no messing around with scaling anything up or down, you can just trace straight from the page. So, all you need to get started is fabric, a needle and thread so you too can stitch yourself a Red & White Christmas.
Woolcraft - A Practical Guide to Knitting and Crochet
A wonderful guide for anybody wishing to learn how to knit, from basic stitches, washing wool and following patterns.
Embroidery Stitches Part 1 - Instruction Paper With Examination Questions
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A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Smart Dresses and Suits for Women
This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of smart dresses and suits for women. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit every taste and occasion. From a dress with a 'Pattern Hem' to a 'Check Patterned Suit', this book provides some beautiful additions to a woman's wardrobe ensuring she can look her best throughout the whole year. With patterns of varying difficulties this book should be suitable for most levels of knitting skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
