Style-conscious women who sew their own dresses, as well as design students, fashion designers, and enthusiasts for vintage clothing styles will welcome this practical new book. It presents advice and instruction on sewing techniques, plus information and ideas on mixing and matching clothing items from different decades of the twentieth century as a way to make a personal fashion statement. Here are--
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Jo Barnfield teaches garment construction, drafting, and modeling in the undergraduate Fashion Design program at Bath Spa University in England. She is also a pattern cutter, constructionist, and technical designer accomplished in beadwork, embroidery, crochet, hand and machine knit.
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Seller: Evergreen Goodwill, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # mon0000531146
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Style-conscious women who sew their own dresses, as well as design students, fashion designers, and enthusiasts for vintage clothing styles will welcome this practical new book. It presents advice and instruction on sewing techniques, plus information and ideas on mixing and matching clothing items from different decades of the twentieth century as a way to make a personal fashion statement. Here are-- Style options that draw on decades of experimentation with hemlines, color styles and silhouettes Information on suitable fabrics, colors, and prints for each style Topics categorized by clothing items, making it easy for readers to match styles from different eras to create a personalized wardrobe An enclosed CD-ROM with more than 15 patterns given in four sizes, and representing different vintage styles Patterns representing fashions from the 1930s, '40s, 50s, and 60s include blouses, skirts, tunic tops, coats, hats, and much more. The book features more than 300 illustrations in color and black and white that capture the looks and the atmosphere of those past decades. Seller Inventory # 00102186751
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Style-conscious women who sew their own dresses, as well as design students, fashion designers, and enthusiasts for vintage clothing styles will welcome this practical new book. It presents advice and instruction on sewing techniques, plus information and ideas on mixing and matching clothing items from different decades of the twentieth century as a way to make a personal fashion statement. Here are-- Style options that draw on decades of experimentation with hemlines, color styles and silhouettes Information on suitable fabrics, colors, and prints for each style Topics categorized by clothing items, making it easy for readers to match styles from different eras to create a personalized wardrobe An enclosed CD-ROM with more than 15 patterns given in four sizes, and representing different vintage styles Patterns representing fashions from the 1930s, '40s, 50s, and 60s include blouses, skirts, tunic tops, coats, hats, and much more. The book features more than 300 illustrations in color and black and white that capture the looks and the atmosphere of those past decades. Seller Inventory # CIN1438001029G
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 16060931-6
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Style-conscious women who sew their own dresses, as well as design students, fashion designers, and enthusiasts for vintage clothing styles will welcome this practical new book. It presents advice and instruction on sewing techniques, plus information and ideas on mixing and matching clothing items from different decades of the twentieth century as a way to make a personal fashion statement. Here are-- Style options that draw on decades of experimentation with hemlines, color styles and silhouettes Information on suitable fabrics, colors, and prints for each style Topics categorized by clothing items, making it easy for readers to match styles from different eras to create a personalized wardrobe An enclosed CD-ROM with more than 15 patterns given in four sizes, and representing different vintage styles Patterns representing fashions from the 1930s, '40s, 50s, and 60s include blouses, skirts, tunic tops, coats, hats, and much more. The book features more than 300 illustrations in color and black and white that capture the looks and the atmosphere of those past decades. Seller Inventory # CIN1438001029G
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Style-conscious women who sew their own dresses, as well as design students, fashion designers, and enthusiasts for vintage clothing styles will welcome this practical new book. It presents advice and instruction on sewing techniques, plus information and ideas on mixing and matching clothing items from different decades of the twentieth century as a way to make a personal fashion statement. Here are-- Style options that draw on decades of experimentation with hemlines, color styles and silhouettes Information on suitable fabrics, colors, and prints for each style Topics categorized by clothing items, making it easy for readers to match styles from different eras to create a personalized wardrobe An enclosed CD-ROM with more than 15 patterns given in four sizes, and representing different vintage styles Patterns representing fashions from the 1930s, '40s, 50s, and 60s include blouses, skirts, tunic tops, coats, hats, and much more. The book features more than 300 illustrations in color and black and white that capture the looks and the atmosphere of those past decades. Seller Inventory # CIN1438001029VG
Seller: Marlton Books, Bridgeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: New. New- Great shape. paperback New 2012. Seller Inventory # SCB-007507
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR011237848
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev2025247888
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Seller: Back Lane Books, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. The Vintage Pattern Selector with CD-ROM: The Sewers Guide to Choosing Using Retro Styles, Barnfield, Jo. Published by B.E.S. Publishing, 2012. Small 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 192pp. with index. Laminated illustrated card covers. Light bump to lower corner and otherwise copy is as new. Patterns representing fashions from the 1930s, '40s, 50s, and 60s include blouses, skirts, tunic tops, coats, hats, and much more. The book features more than 300 illustrations in color and black and white that capture the looks and the atmosphere of those past decades. Seller Inventory # 004245