Book Review BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern

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The editors of BurdaStyle inrtoduce key fashion looks of the past and deconstructs them so sewers can learn to use these iconic elements to make their own sylish clothes. Using five basic patterns for a dress, blouse, trousers, trench and skirt, the book gives step-by-step instruction on how to apply versatile techniques from the 1920s through to the 1980s to create an inspiring collection of fresh, new looks. Fashion designers have always looked back to move forward and budding designers and fashion savvy sweres will use this indispensible resource as a springboard to an amazing range of sewing possibilities.

Hardcover: 208 pages

Publisher: Potter Craft; Spi edition (9 Nov 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0307586758 

ISBN-13: 978-0307586759

"A growing number of nostalgic hobbyists lately seek to revive the magic and glamour of other eras, stitching together their frocks to create looks not found on the rack. Guiding this trend are Nora Abousteit, a founder of BurdaStyle.com, and Jamie Lau...Following their lead, anyone with a Singer and nimble fingers can whip up a homage to Garbo, like a delicate 1930s-style day dress." --"The New York Times"

"As I flipped through the pages, I found item after item just begging to be added to my wardrobe...this book is definitely going to keep me sewing--and stylish--for a long time to come!" --Haley Pierson-Cox, "Craftzine"

"This book makes you feel like the possibilities for a single pattern are endless." --"Sew Well"

About the Author

Nora Abousteit is the co-founder of BurdaStyle.com. She made her first money sewing and selling scrunchies when she was thirteen. Before starting BurdaStyle, Nora worked at Hubert Burda Media and was part of the founding team of the DLD conferences. She lives in New York.

                                                                                                                                                      

Contents

Introduction

How to Use This Book

Chapter One

Patterns 101

Chapter Two

1920's to 1030's

Louisa Drop Waist Dress

Greta Day Dress

Amelia Top

Chapter Three

1040's to 1950's

Frank Button Down Shirt

Elizabeth Gathered Waist Dress

Petticoat

Lillian Blouse

Celia Pajama Set

Chapter Four

1960's

Jamie Shift Dress

Jackie Dress

Jean Stirrup Pants

David Tuxedo Shirt

Harrison Mandarin Collar Jacket

Chapter Five

1970's

Marhaux Evening Dress

Joni Bell Sleeve Top

Penelope Blouse

Liv Bell Bottoms

Chapter Six

1980's

Heather Blouse

Veronica Geometric Top

                                                                                                                                                    

Burda Style Sewing Vintage Modern is available from Amazon

Disclosure: The lovely people at GMC Group sent me this book to review. I am not being paid for writing this review. All my reviews are honest and on things that I genuinely love and would recommend to my readers.