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20 years ago

Yesterday I found a book at my local thrift shop. It is "Singer Sewing Reference Library Sewing for the Home". It was printed in 1984 and I paid $1.99 for it. I am sure this book will help me with all the basics. It shows curtains, pillows, tablecloths, zippers, etc. Styles may change but I don't think the instructions for basic sewing does.

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keepeminstitches
20 years ago
Mirren, I've got an old "Unit Method of Clothing Instruction" (The Iowa State University Press) from my college days from the 60's...the information is good, but of course doesn't include sergers which weren't available to the home sewer at that time. Basic techniques haven't changed all that much but the machines sure have!

Mary
kathi_mdgd
20 years ago
That's a good book.I have several of the singer books.You did good!!!
Kathi
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birdtalker
20 years ago
I have several from that set. I got them at our library's used book sale. they work real well for me because of the excellent pictures. I am not good with directions.

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