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The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

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The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

By: Mary Brooks Picken

“The Mary Brooks Picken Method Of Modern Dressmaking” is a complete guide to tailoring, originally written with the amateur in mind. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations and photographs, this classic handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in traditional dressmaking. Contents include: “Dressmaking and Tailoring”, “Modern Methods Make Dressmaking Easy”, “Threads, Needles, Sewing Tools”, “Using Your Sewing Machine”, “How to Handle Fabrics Successfully”, “How to Make Seams and Finishes”, “Essential Needle Stitches and Seams”, “Making Seams in Garments”, “The Art of Tailoring Seams”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.

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1447492412

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The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

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A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

Historic and Modern

By: Mary Brooks Picken

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A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

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By: Mary Brooks Picken

Compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, words are grouped alphabetically according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Over 750 illustrations.

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0486141608

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9780486141602

Old-Fashioned Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers

By: Mary Brooks Picken

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Old-Fashioned Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers

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Fold and sew ribbon strips into daisies, grape clusters, rosebuds, dahlias, violets, and much more. Over 30 projects. Illustrations and simple instructions.

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0486162583

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9780486162584

The Language of Fashion - Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress

By: Mary Brooks Picken

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The Language of Fashion - Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress

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This vintage book contains an exhaustive dictionary of fashion terms, with instructions for pronunciation, brief explanations, and lists of synonyms. Timeless and comprehensive, “The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress” will be of utility to those involved in the fashion industry, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Belts”, “Bindings”, “Blouses”, “Bobs”, “Bodices”, “Bonnets”, “Boots”, “Bows”, “Bracelets”, “Braids”, “Buckles”, “Bustles”, “Buttons”, “Buttonholes”, “Canvas”, “Caps”, “Capes”, “Checks”, “Coats”, “Collars”, “Color”, “Combs”, “Cottons”, “Crepes”, “Cuffs”, “Dots”, “Dress and Dresses”, “Dyeing”, “Embroideries”, “Eyelets”, “Fabric”, “Fancy Dress”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of textiles and weaving. This book was first published in 1939.

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1447493613

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Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Garments

Essentials of Tailoring, Tailored Buttonholes, Buttons, and Trimmings, Tailored Pockets, Tailored Seams and Plackets, Tailored Skirts, Tailored Blouses and Frocks, Tailored Suits, Coats, and Capes, Garments for Men and Boys

By: Mary Brooks Picken

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Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Garments

By: Mary Brooks Picken

There are certain types of information that are very difficult to come by these days, unless you are a specialist of some kind. In-depth information about old tailoring methods is one of those. This volume contains timeless instructions on all elements of tailoring including; buttonholes, pockets, seams & plackets, skirts, blouses & frocks, suits, coats & capes, as well as a range of garments for men and boys .

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147335322X

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9781473353220

House Aprons and Caps - Instruction Paper with Examination Questions

By: Mary Brooks Picken

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House Aprons and Caps - Instruction Paper with Examination Questions

By: Mary Brooks Picken

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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1473353327

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How to Do Beadwork

By: Mary White

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How to Do Beadwork

By: Mary White

A fundamental book on the craft, covering every aspect in full, not only patterns and operations but selections of materials: which beads to use, what type of thread, even what size needle. Readers start with the simplest patterns — five different bead chains — and work up to more intricate woven work like fobs, belts, and card cases. 9 plates, 96 figures.Reprint of the 1904 edition.

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0486206971

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9780486206974

House Aprons and Caps - Instruction Paper with Examination Questions

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Fancy Aprons and Sunbonnets

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Fancy Aprons and Sunbonnets

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Originally written by Mary Brooks Picken for the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences.

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1934268585

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Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences - Drafting and Plain Dressmaking Part 3

By: Mary Brooks Picken

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Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences - Drafting and Plain Dressmaking Part 3

By: Mary Brooks Picken

Mary Brooks Picken founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An expert on fashion, Picken is an authority on dress, fabric, design, and sewing. She taught "Economics of Fashion" at Columbia University and was one of the five founding directors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Here we have one of her classic books on drafting and dressmaking.

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A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

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By: Mary Brooks Picken

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By: Mary Brooks Picken

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Book's by Mary Brooks Picken

The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

The Mary Brooks Picken Method of Modern Dressmaking

A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

Old-Fashioned Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers

Old-Fashioned Ribbon Trimmings and Flowers

The Language of Fashion - Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress

The Language of Fashion - Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress

Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Garments

Woman's Institute Library of Dressmaking - Tailored Garments

House Aprons and Caps - Instruction Paper with Examination Questions

House Aprons and Caps - Instruction Paper with Examination Questions

How to Do Beadwork

How to Do Beadwork

House Aprons and Caps - Instruction Paper with Examination Questions

House Aprons and Caps - Instruction Paper with Examination Questions

Fancy Aprons and Sunbonnets

Fancy Aprons and Sunbonnets

Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences - Drafting and Plain Dressmaking Part 3

Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences - Drafting and Plain Dressmaking Part 3

A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

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