Tag: Clothing

Historical Pattern Archive Women’s Clothing 1837-1969


Free Download Marcy Linton, "Historical Pattern Archive: Women’s Clothing 1837-1969"
English | 2019 | pages: 283 | ISBN: 1138708496, 1138708518 | PDF | 260,0 mb
Historical Pattern Archive: Women’s Clothing 1837-1969 is the first book of its kind to capture such a wide range of women’s period patterns in one book, featuring 83 patterns spanning over a century of clothing.

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Reclaimed Quilts, Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories from Vintage Textiles


Free Download Reclaimed Quilts, Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories from Vintage Textiles: Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories from Vintage Textiles by Dale Donaldson, Kathleen McVeigh
English | June 25, 2024 | ISBN: 1644033623 | 128 pages | MOBI | 52 Mb
Give new life to your beloved quilts! Build a sustainable wardrobe by upcycling vintage textiles into stunning new projects! Kathleen and Dale are expert guides from start to finish. Learn how to source vintage quilts and care for and restore them. Then transform them into a creative and personalized wardrobe full of history. Projects span from simple accessories, such as a tote. Learn garment sewing techniques, from basic construction to specific skills, with step-by-step instructions. Customize your projects by adjusting the patterns to fit your body and choosing unique details for finishing or closing. Transform a vintage quilt into one of eight stunning garments, from a chore coat or a cropped jacket to a quilt top dress or vest. Includes step-by-step instructions from start to finish and tutorials for specific garment techniques, like binding, welt pockets, installing snaps, and finishing seams. Check out guidance on where to source vintage textiles and how to care for and restore them to usable condition.

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Christietown A Novel About Vintage Clothing, Romance, Mystery, and Agatha Christie


Free Download Susan Kandel, "Christietown: A Novel About Vintage Clothing, Romance, Mystery, and Agatha Christie"
English | 2007 | pages: 295 | ISBN: 0061452173 | PDF | 0,9 mb
A new suspense-themed housing tract on the edge of the Mojave Desert is about to open, and who better to help promote the Cotswold-cozy development than mystery biographer extraordinaire Cece Caruso? For the grand opening weekend, Cece is staging a play featuring the beloved sleuth Miss Marple. Of course, everything goes wrong, including a leading lady who ends up dead.

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The Art of Clothing Care A Guide to Making Your Wardrobe Last


Free Download The Art of Clothing Care: A Guide to Making Your Wardrobe Last by Steamery Stockholm
English | September 1, 2024 | ISBN: 1529918952 | True EPUB | 240 pages | 15 MB
What would happen if we turned our back on fast fashion trends? If we took time to slow down, to take pride in caring for our clothes and making them last as long as possible?

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Reclaimed Quilts, Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories from Vintage Textiles


Free Download Reclaimed Quilts, Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories from Vintage Textiles by Dale Donaldson, Kathleen McVeigh
English | June 25th, 2024 | ISBN: 1644033623 | 128 pages | True EPUB | 49.78 MB
Give new life to your beloved quilts! Build a sustainable wardrobe by upcycling vintage textiles into stunning new projects! Kathleen and Dale are expert guides from start to finish. Learn how to source vintage quilts and care for and restore them. Then transform them into a creative and personalized wardrobe full of history. Projects span from simple accessories, such as a tote. Learn garment sewing techniques, from basic construction to specific skills, with step-by-step instructions. Customize your projects by adjusting the patterns to fit your body and choosing unique details for finishing or closing.

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Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing (2nd Edition)


Free Download Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing (2nd Edition) by Valerie J McIntyre
English | 1999 | ISBN: 080105883X | 158 Pages | EPUB | 475.9 KB
A full look at the harmful effect of transference (the application of unresolved issues from one’s past to someone in the present) on churches and lives.

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