Teaching myself sewing had me borrow every book I can find on the topic from the Dunedin Public Library, often having to borrow the same book again and again. But I won't have to be so reliant on the library now as I have my very own how to sew text
"The Complete Dressmaker" by Peggy Hayden (first published in 1976) which I picked up from the Salvation Army for $4! Yay.
It covers how to make your own block/sloper and several sections which can be applied to my Victorian costume making projects, for example there's a section on wide belts which should help when/if I decide to tackle making a
Swiss waist, which I'm feeling would be a nice addition to
my 1863 outfit.
This is a pretty sweet score - sometimes you just strike gold at an oppie right? One time I found a whole bunch of 1960s/1970s patterns (which I love) at a local oppie all in my size - it was meant to be. This looks like a really lovely book :)
ReplyDeletetoo true - and I feel the universe owes me, 'cos my mum donated her entire collection of patterns (which spanned the 1950s to the 80s) without asking me if I'd like any.
DeleteI still cry quietly to myself when I think about it
oooh, good bargain. That cape would look good with a Victorian dress.
ReplyDeleteyes, you have a good point. hmm have to add that to the 'To Do' list
DeleteA great and handy book it seems. So much easier to have your own :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing
Birgitte
You are so right! although I shall keep scanning the library shelves. Libraries rock
DeleteOh my this book looks really, really interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my this book looks really, really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI hope it turns out to be as good as it looks :)
DeleteIf it does, I might get it too, through a used book seller as they don't have oppies in my area. ;)
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