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HEIRLOOM
SEWING BOOKS
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BACK IN PRINT!!
Creating Heirlooms for Baby
by Wendy Schoen
This popular project book is so much more than a simple
how-to offering. Filled with Wendy’s stitching wisdom,
Creating Heirlooms for Baby includes
patterns for her classic designs, many of which are reproductions of
favorite baby clothes from her own childhood. She’ll teach you techniques
that will make your stitching pop; explain the effects you can render by
changing the needles, threads and scissors you use; and share charming bits
of history. The book features Wendy’s original hand worked designs.
Directions for each project are clearly written and illustrated, and
full-color photographs of each are included.
Patterns include: Blessed Beginnings Christening Gown with slip, girl’s and
boy’s bonnets, daygown, kimono, 2 sunsuits with sunhat, 3 dresses, pinafore,
crib quilt and pillows.
100 page Soft Cover +CD
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Machine Embroidery CDs
Yes, machine embroidery from Wendy Schoen! The
quintessential designer of fine embroidery and children’s clothes now offers
her whisper-sweet designs on two machine embroidery CDs containing digitized
renditions of the gorgeous hand embroidered designs in Wendy’s book. For
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Creating Heirlooms for Baby Embroidery CD
28 designs in 10 formats. You can now embroider Wendy’s precious little
bunnies, beautiful bluebirds, sleeping moon and more designs by machine!
Click to see Designs
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Creating Heirlooms for Baby – Blessed Beginnings Embroidery CD
14 designs in 10 formats. These graceful ribbons and bows dance among vines
and petals on the skirt front and bodice of Wendy’s Blessed Beginnings gown.
Combine the designs to recreate Wendy’s breathtaking effect, or use the
designs individually to add a sweet kiss to baby gowns, quilts and pillows,
even guest towels and table linens!
Click to see Designs
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Heirloom Quilted Nursery
by Florence Riesen
Who can resist a new baby? And who could resist these exquisite bibs,
pillows, and quilts designed for a new arrival! Heirlooms from the start,
these enchanting nursery items will delight any new mother or mother-to-be.
The perfect way to try your hand at heirloom sewing and quilting, these
precious little treasures are as sweet as the intended recipients and much
easier to create than they look. Simple, straightforward instructions on bib
construction will have you turning out these elegant little items over and
over again. More than 30 original quilting designs are included that can be
used interchangeably on the quilted items.
63 page Soft Cover +CD
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Sleepwear Especially for You
Martha Pullen Publication
The pajamas and nightgowns in this book are
not only comfortable, but also have all the frills that we, as seamstresses,
adore. Patterns are provided for both women (sizes XS-3XL) and girls (sizes
2-12), and garments feature our favorite heirloom techniques constructed by
machine or serger. Other highlighted embellishments include machine and hand
embroideries, lace shaping, pintucks, stipple stitching, shaped bias
designs, piping, decorative casings, and cathedral windows. Whether soft and
simple or all tied up in bows and lace, sleep things to suit all tastes are
included in this beautiful collection.
$25.00
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Lace Shaping DVD
with Martha Pullen
Detailed explanations are given about
the various supplies that are used for lace shaping and how to prepare your
fabric before you begin. You will enjoy learning how and when to use several
machine heirloom stitches along with the techniques for the basic shapes of
lace shaping and the adaptations that are made for pinless lace shaping. By
the time the DVD is finished, you will be making exquisite lace-shaped bows
and dreaming of a wardrobe of heirloom garments featuring lace shaping.
$39.00
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Beginning
Heirloom Sewing by Machine DVD
with Martha Pullen
Mastering the basics of heirloom sewing
will be clear and easy as you learn how to use the sewing machine to combine
laces with entredeux and fabric, how to select and apply specialty stitches
that add an heirloom finish, and how to take flat fabric to enticing levels
of three-dimensional artistry. You’ll feel like a master designer as you
create your own classic Heirloom Party Dress. Heirloom Techniques:
Lace to Lace, Lace to Fabric, Lace to Entredeux, Gathered Lace to Entredeux,
Entredeux to Flat Fabric, Entredeux to Gathered Fabric, Top Stitch
Hemstitching: Wing Needlework Pinstitch, Entredeux Stitch Specialty
Techniques: Puffing, Double Needle Pintucks
$39.00
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Heirloom Sewing by Serger DVD
with Martha Pullen & Kathy McMakin
Do you love heirloom sewing and serger
sewing? Why not combine the two, making heirloom sewing twice as fast. You
will learn about appropriate trims for heirloom serging as well as the
importance of needle placement when serging. This DVD will unveil serger
techniques you never thought possible.
$39.00
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BACK IN PRINT
Serging For Babies
by Kathy McMakin
Heirloom sewing by serger is fast & easy. These
simple techniques will allow you to create beautiful baby items in less than
an hour. If you are just beginning to use a serger, the ease with
which you complete these projects will amaze you. Patterns &
easy-to-follow directions are inside for Christening gowns, day gowns,
diaper shirts, booties & more.
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The Vintage Collection of Martha Pullen
- Volume 1
The Martha
Pullen collection of vintage embroideries and garments is a sewing journey.
Exquisite pictures and Martha's delightful stories about her search for
these garments, their history and descriptions. 60 wonderful pictures
& accounts to drool over!
$29.95
2 companion machine embroidery CDs also
available - $60 each
Each CD features 25 designs from this book.
(Note: 5x7 designs have been divided to fit 4x4 as well)
Click to see
Disc 1 Embroidery Designs
Disc 2 Embroidery Designs
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The Vintage Collection of Martha Pullen
- Volume 2
The charm, style, and sophistication of
history’s finest sewing once again come to life in Volume 2 of The Vintage
Collection of Martha Pullen. This signed and numbered volume presents you
with 60 additional garments from Martha’s exquisite collection. Detailed
photography and heart-felt narrative showcase the beauty and provide
insight on the history and construction of each of these magnificent
creations. Inspiration and creativity radiate from each page providing the
ideas and encouragement to create elegant garments of your own.
144 Pages, Hardback $29.95
2 companion machine embroidery CDs also available
- $60 each
(Each CD features more than 30 designs from this book)
Click to see
Disc 1 Embroidery Designs
Disc 2 Embroidery Designs
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Grandmother's Hope Chest
French Sewing by Machine
by Martha Pullen
Included in this 400
page soft cover book and the adjoining pattern packet are instructions for
everything you might want to make for a new baby, from lace ballet bootee &
infant daygown to wall hangings & wrist rattles. Techniques included
French sewing by machine, lace shaping, English smocking & shadow
embroidery. The patterns, sized small, medium & large or 8-18 months,
include bubbles, bonnets, bibs & yoke dresses. Over 150 shadow
embroidery designs & 13 graphed smocking plates. Sixteen brand new
christening gown designs!
$36.00 includes pattern packet
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Contemporary Heirlooms
for the Older Girl
by Martha Pullen
You don't have to give
up heirloom sewing just because your little girl is growing up! Marta
Pullen present a brand-new concept in heirloom sewing - stylish,
contemporary clothes with special heirloom touches, designed
specifically for the older girl! Long & short skirt, Princess top with
different sleeve lengths, dress pants & shorts, flared top, and dress.
All patterns sizes
6-16.
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Heirloom Sewing for Today
By
Sandy Hunter
An excellent how-to book on machine techniques.
Sections on materials, special project such as pillows, linens, blouses,
nightgowns & gift ideas. 128 page soft cover book.
$14.95
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The Laundry Room
By
Sandy Hunter
A practical guide on
how to clean, repair and store treasured antique linens, lace & quilts, plus
new items that you want to preserve for their beauty and sentiment for
generations to come. 28 page booklet
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Victorian Treasures
Nostalgic Needlework Projects
By Debbie Glenn
A fabulous new book containing a collection of nostalgic needlework projects with step by
step illustrated instructions for over 30 designs featuring techniques to reproduce
vintage embroidery, cutwork & Madeira appliqué by machine. Two
circa 1908
alphabets, patterns, vintage embroidery motifs & a complete trousseau for baby.
$26.00
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Fine Machine Sewing
By Carol Ahles
Completely revised and expanded, the second edition of Fine Machine Sewing is a
comprehensive guide to producing details that look hand sewn with the ease of the machine.
This reference can be used by sewers of all skill levels for mastering classic
finishing & embellishing techniques and for learning how to get the most out of any
machine. Included are instructions for hemstitching, fagoting, pintucking,
appliquéing & for making perfect scalloped hems & decorative edges; specific
machine settings for decorative techniques; replicating vintage lace & entredeux
techniques; tips for sewing on lightweight fabrics; troubleshooting advice for common
problems; beautiful photos of finished garments & close up views of techniques in
progress. 202 Page Soft Cover
$21.95
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Elegant Sewing for Baby
By Martha Pullen
Another wonderful, information packed book from Martha. Patterns & directions for five
new christening gowns, bonnets, daygowns, ships, booties, bibs and
accessories. Sections on embroidery techniques & heirloom sewing techniques are
a must have for your sewing library!
$20.00
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The Complete Slip
Collection
By Nancy Coburn
A slip collection to meet
all your sewing needs! This new book has detailed, step-by-step heirloom sewing by machine
instructions, embroidery designs, and complete patterns & instructions for a Baby
Slip, Sizes Newborn, S, M, L; a Christening Gown Slip, Sizes Newborn, S, M, L; a
Toddler Slip, Sizes 1/2 -- 3; a Basic Yoke Slip, Sizes 1 -- 6 and an Empire Slip, Sizes 6
-- 12. Patterns include button shoulder and back button closing options as well as
neckline, armhole, and hemline embellishments.
$20.00
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French Hand Sewing by Machine
The Second Book
By Martha Pullen
Beginning and advanced techniques, serger techniques, adapting
commercial patterns to French sewing.. Included: Heirloom Party
Dress pattern, Sizes 1-10.
$12.00
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Lovely Lingerie
by Martha Pullen
A
collection of 11 full-size lingerie patterns with 44 pattern variations in Ladies Sizes 6
to 28. Includes simple camisoles, Princess camisole, half slips, drawstring pants, tap
pants, nightdresses, Victorian Nightshirts, collared nightshirts, overlay gowns, kimono
robes, & heirloom pillowcase
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BABY DAYGOWNS I (Pink)
by Mildred Gould
Tiny
tucks, lace insertions, edgings & delicate hand embroidery adorn these back-closing
day gowns designed by Mildred Gould. Her techniques are fast & easy and are especially
helpful to the beginning seamstress. Newborn and infant day gown patterns included.
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BABY DAYGOWN II (Turquoise)
by Mildred Gould
More
unique designs featuring a front button closing. These designs, variations &
guidelines provide a limitless opportunity to create one-of-a-kind daygowns. Newborn and
Infant daygown patterns included.
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BABY DAYGOWNS III (yellow)
by Mildred Gould
The third
book in her daygown series brings you perhaps the fastest and easiest of all daygown
designs - the ragland sleeve. Perfect for quick-to-sew baby gifts. A special smocked
variation is included with Newborn and Infant front-opening daygown patterns.
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BABY DAYGOWNS IV (Green)
This
book brings you a wide variety of back closing raglan
sleeve day gowns. Ideal for both infant girls or boys. Includes smocking, silk
ribbon embroidery, tucks & lace. Includes patterns for the 15" baby doll and for
preemies, as well as the traditional newborn & infant sizes.
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BABY DAYGOWNS V (Blue)
The fifth
book in her daygown series brings you variations which appear to be
specifically gender-suited. The smocked views have sleeve & neckline
treatments some people may classify as feminine while the others are simple
& tailored for little boys. Sizes 5-lb preemie, newborn (7-12lbs) &
Infant (8-18lbs) patterns are included
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BABY DAYGOWNS VI (Lavender)
This book features yoke daygown
designs from the 1920's. Sizes 5-lb preemie, newborn
(7-12lbs) & Infant (8-18lbs) patterns are included
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BABY DAYGOWNS VII (Peach)
This book features yoke daygown
designs. The yoke is deeper than Book V & VI. However, the fit
through the shoulder & neckline is the same allowing you to interchange
sleeve variations & neckline treatments found in other books of the daygown
series The center front pleat showcases embroidery on the skirt.
The deeper yoke allows more space in complete embroidery designs. Sizes 5-lb preemie, newborn
(7-12lbs) & Infant (8-18lbs) patterns are included
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Kimono Sleeve Daygowns
Limited Edition #201
A new series by Nancy Coburn. Will include a one-time printing of her
favorite antique designs. In this book you will find an antique
Christening gown and embroidered antique daygown and other easy to sew
designs. Detailed instructions are included for neckline, sleeve &
hemline variations. Embroidery designs are included, as well.
Sizes Preemie (5-6 lbs), Newborn (7-12lbs) & Infant (8-18lbs) patterns are
included
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DRESSES FOR TODDLERS
by Nancy Coburn
The
designs in this book feature unique combinations of tucks, lace insertion & embroidery
& are suitable for toddlers who have outgrown day gowns. Basic instructions along with
specific instructions for dress variations. A-line dress patterns sizes 1/2 - 3 are
included.
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Temporarily Out of Print
CHRISTENING GOWNS BOOK I
by Nancy Coburn
Easy-to-sew,
step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations for designing your own christening
gown & for embellishing or simplifying designs as they are presented in the book.
Pull-out pattern in sizes newborn, small, medium & large.
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Baby Boy Christening Gowns
by Nancy Coburn
Designed especially for little boys & to accommodate reluctant fathers.
Easy-to-sew, step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations for
designing your own christening gown & for embellishing or simplifying
designs as they are presented in the book. Pull-out pattern in sizes
newborn, small, medium & large.
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French Hand Sewing
by Sarah Howard Stone
$69.95
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French Hand Sewing for Infants
by Sarah Howard Stone
Click here for Pattern packages for use with this
book.
$69.95
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THE PRINCESS COLLECTION
by Martha Pullen
Another
wonderful book form Martha Pullen with patterns, techniques & projects as seen on her
800 series. Patterns include a charming princess dress sizes 4-14, three quilts, 7 doll
dresses and much, much more. A must for your sewing library. Soft-cover, 232 pages
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Heirloom Embroidery for Boys
by Wendy Schoen
This beautiful book is filled with lovely
embroidery designs & projects geared for little boys but equally suited for girls.
Full color pages intermixed with black/white text pages. Beautifully illustrated. Great
Madeira appliqué technique book.
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