Sew Retro : 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl and a Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution by Judi Ketteler (2010, Hardcover)

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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760336873
ISBN-139780760336878
eBay Product ID (ePID)108393914

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Book TitleSew Retro : 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl and a Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicSewing, Fashion
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorJudi Ketteler
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight32.7 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width9.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-051818
Reviews" Sew Retro is the perfect combination of everything we love about sewing and vintage style! We get the best of both worlds as we travel through the ages making charming projects inspired by our sewing history that are fun, fresh, and stylish!" --Amy Butler, author of Amy Butler's In Stitches   "Judi's retrospective of sewing illustrates one of my favorite quotes, 'Fashion is evolutionary, not revolutionary.' Her nostalgic stroll through generations of stitching is both fascinating and inspiring!" --Betz White, author of Sewing Green   " Sew Retro beautifully combines vintage aesthetics with simple sewing projects, perfect for the crafter, collector, and everyone in between." --Amy Karol, author of Bend-the-Rules Sewing, " Sew Retro is the perfect combination of everything we love about sewing and vintage style! We get the best of both worlds as we travel through the ages making charming projects inspired by our sewing history that are fun, fresh, and stylish!" -Amy Butler, author of Amy Butler's In Stitches   "Judi's retrospective of sewing illustrates one of my favorite quotes, 'Fashion is evolutionary, not revolutionary.' Her nostalgic stroll through generations of stitching is both fascinating and inspiring!" -Betz White, author of Sewing Green   " Sew Retro beautifully combines vintage aesthetics with simple sewing projects, perfect for the crafter, collector, and everyone in between." -Amy Karol, author of Bend-the-Rules Sewing, "Sew Retrois the perfect combination of everything we love about sewing and vintage style! We get the best of both worlds as we travel through the ages making charming projects inspired by our sewing history that are fun, fresh, and stylish!" -Amy Butler, author ofAmy Butler's In Stitches "Judi's retrospective of sewing illustrates one of my favorite quotes, 'Fashion is evolutionary, not revolutionary.' Her nostalgic stroll through generations of stitching is both fascinating and inspiring!" -Betz White, author ofSewing Green "Sew Retrobeautifully combines vintage aesthetics with simple sewing projects, perfect for the crafter, collector, and everyone in between." -Amy Karol, author ofBend-the-Rules Sewing
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal646.2/044
SynopsisSewing never goes out of style, and today it is more popular than ever "Sew Retro" offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects beautiful bags, essential skirts, unique pillows, and more that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and a pocket of ten full-size patterns. This fun, inspirational book also uncovers sewing s colorful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with today s hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler, Betz White, Barbara Brackman, Emma Brennan, Judie Rothermel, and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond to life, "Sew Retro" celebrates sewing yesterday and today. Learn more about "Sew Retro" and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials at www.sewretrothebook.com ", Sewing never goes out of style, and today it is more popular than ever! Sew Retro offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects--beautiful bags, essential skirts, unique pillows, and more--that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and a pocket of ten full-size patterns. This fun, inspirational book also uncovers sewing's colorful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with today's hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler, Betz White, Barbara Brackman, Emma Brennan, Judie Rothermel, and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond to life, Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday and today. Learn more about Sew Retro and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials at www.sewretrothebook.com!
LC Classification NumberTT713.K47 2010

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  • Sew Retro

    After checking this book out at the library, I wanted a copy for my own personal llibrary. I just loved the projects, layout, and fascinating information in this book!

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  • Great Book for Beginners

    Fantastic book, highly recommend for a beginner sewer. It's very informative and easy access to information with tabs.

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  • Sturdy and pretty

    Beautiful pics and nice tips I like a lot. Thank you

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