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 Singer Sewing Book - Mary Picken
Newest Review: ... to do it myself, and armed myself with a few books. This book was one of the books I chose, as it covers what the Singer ... more  ... lessons would have, and is by a woman whose resume includes oodles of other books on the topic, including several for the W.I.
First off, yes, it IS a vintage sewing book. This actually works to my advantage, as it assumes I NEED a book to explain it all, in order to have clothes and soft furnishings about the house! Upon opening the book, I am greeted by the dedication, and then the table of contents. A good look at it confirms it will indeed show me just about everything I need to know, and possibly more. It cov...more |
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Singer Sewing Book - Mary Picken: The Mrs Beeton's of Sewing (926 words)
by shroud - written on 05/03/08 (Very useful, 76 readings)
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Despite the impression given by my sewing machine reviews, I am not a top notch seamstress who turns out perfectly polished results. I have indeed sewn on many machines, but until recently, my actual sewing projects were few and far between. I started out in school, and made a chicken shaped throw pillow and an apron, and in 1990 made a few simple baby rompers and dreses for my son and a friend's daughter. I also did a bit of embellishment type projects on ready made sweatshirts and what have you. Having to go from SAHM to working mum, and then single working mum, meant my time was at a premium and the sewing went to the wayside. It was not until I was remarried and ...
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