tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post6893318928461160563..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: New Sewing Books!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59895608100025698682012-05-16T10:44:12.131-04:002012-05-16T10:44:12.131-04:00I have two copies of the lingerie book - the most ...I have two copies of the lingerie book - the most recent one and its 1970's counterpart, which also had patters - great resource for vintage style lingerie.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22941024769159526442012-05-09T07:18:35.647-04:002012-05-09T07:18:35.647-04:00I have the Kwik Sew Lingerie book and 1000 Sewing ...I have the Kwik Sew Lingerie book and 1000 Sewing Tips. Love them both! <br /><br />Peter, I think the reason you don't see a reference to french seams in the Kwik Sew book is that many (most?) Kwik Sew patterns have a more industrial method of construction and the seam allowances are quite small. I have just about all the Kwik Sew books and I especially like the kid ones. Quick, simple and the kids love them. A great jumping off point.<br /><br />1000 Sewing Tips is great to keep on the bedside to read short bits. Also, I like that much of the proceeds go to breast cancer research. BTW, I believe Kirsten Marteenson who began Kwik Sew died from breast cancer a few short years ago.RobbieKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682740845404441225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37598938015579330572012-05-08T20:37:05.530-04:002012-05-08T20:37:05.530-04:00I have not read any of these books although I real...I have not read any of these books although I really like the sound of the first one. I've been "studying" 2 books I picked up at yard sales last year...a 1977 edition of "Sewing Made Easy" by Dorothy Sara (revised by Irene Gora) and "The Sewing Answer Book" by Barbara Weiland Talbert. Great basic info in each. I teach sewing on my website, so I like to read all kinds of descriptions of techniques.<br /><br />http://www.learnhowtosewnow.comPaulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14503785575621483012012-05-08T19:12:36.995-04:002012-05-08T19:12:36.995-04:00Thanks, Jen. That's a wonderful resource!Thanks, Jen. That's a wonderful resource!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23230087627031408162012-05-08T18:53:37.639-04:002012-05-08T18:53:37.639-04:00I rely quite heavily on the "Swimwear and Act...I rely quite heavily on the "Swimwear and Actionwear" book from KwikSew to make dance clothes and superhero costumes.<br />I was about to email you about the link on Threads magazine's website to the Golden Age of Couture. http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25546/explore-the-golden-age-of-couture-online#comments and see that Ruth has also mentioned it above. I saw the exhibition here in Australia a few years ago and couldn't recommend it more highly - except that of course you couldn't TOUCH the dresses to see how they were constructed. I downloaded the Horrocks' dress pattern but haven't had time to consider making it yet.Jen in Oznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33232109727207272062012-05-08T18:41:51.318-04:002012-05-08T18:41:51.318-04:00I used the Kwiksew book for babies clothes a lot w...I used the Kwiksew book for babies clothes a lot when I had babies. I picked up their swimsuits book for $5 years ago and have also used it a lot since. Once you get past the outdated photos, the basic patterns are good.katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-45830938542378380662012-05-08T16:25:04.480-04:002012-05-08T16:25:04.480-04:00There are definitely some things that can't be...There are definitely some things that can't be replicated on a laptop, ipad or Kindle and that's sewing books. I recently acquired The Golden Age of Couture - a rather academic read but the pictures are just brilliant and makes me feel inadequate - Sob. Check it out here http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Golden-Age-Couture-1947-1957/dp/185177520XRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932941271891297975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-65142266832849916942012-05-08T10:59:28.372-04:002012-05-08T10:59:28.372-04:00All of of the Kwik Sew books are excellent. They m...All of of the Kwik Sew books are excellent. They might not have the best fashion drawings, but they are very good, info wise.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47238840518297624032012-05-08T10:57:50.685-04:002012-05-08T10:57:50.685-04:00Oh, I hate to be a snarky little brat, HOWEVER my ...Oh, I hate to be a snarky little brat, HOWEVER my first clever tip? Never stick a needle into a spool of thread like they did on the cover of the PR book ;P It's one of the first things my mother taught me. It damages the thread.<br /><br />I love that Brides in Vogue book, gorgeous!!!Beth Laske-Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309454630509682625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69547846328964664632012-05-08T10:39:29.716-04:002012-05-08T10:39:29.716-04:00Remember the free pattern at Pattern Scissors Clot...Remember the free pattern at Pattern Scissors Cloth called Ruby Slip? It would be useful for a bias silk slip dress. I'd love to see you make that up. http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/eljeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15029635566350742832012-05-08T09:24:37.536-04:002012-05-08T09:24:37.536-04:00Love the PR book, it happens to be on my nightstan...Love the PR book, it happens to be on my nightstand right now!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625862236301365474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7475354663261053912012-05-08T09:18:03.502-04:002012-05-08T09:18:03.502-04:00I have the PR book-got it as a christmas gift. I ...I have the PR book-got it as a christmas gift. I also have 2 books by Christina Probert, both from the same time period as the bridal book but vogue vintage knitting. The bridal book looks interesting. I'll have to keep my eyes out for a copy.Karen Snoreply@blogger.com