Download or read book Woman s Dress A Collection of Vintage Articles on Dressmaking Millinery and Tailoring written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This curated selection of vintage articles is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about dressmaking, millinery, and tailoring women’s clothing. Woman's Dress is a comprehensive collection of tips and techniques from the golden age of fashion craftsmanship. Readers will find step-by-step instructions for creating exquisite dresses, skirts, blouses, and other garments, as well as expert guidance on hat making and the finer points of tailoring. The articles, written by experienced practitioners and fashion experts of their time, cover a broad range of topics, including fabric selection, pattern drafting, sewing techniques, and finishing touches. Reviving the charm and sophistication of vintage dressmaking, Woman's Dress not only preserves the technical knowledge of the past but also captures the elegance and style of golden-age fashion.

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly Issue 3 written by Amy Barickman and published by Amy Barickman, LLC.. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays & patterns. Every issue will include: Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue Three content: Excerpts from March 1920 issue of Inspiration newsletter Part 1 of the Fall/Winter 1920-1921, Fashion Service Supplement Magic Sewing Pattern - Chemise Dress Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp Excerpts from How You Can Have More and Prettier Clothes pamphlet, 1925 Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love Issue Three! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy""

Download or read book The Lost Art of Dress written by Linda Przybyszewski and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A tribute to a time when style -- and maybe even life -- felt more straightforward, and however arbitrary, there were definitive answers." -- Sadie Stein, Paris Review As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We lack the fashion know-how we need to dress professionally and beautifully. In The Lost Art of Dress, historian and dressmaker Linda Przybyszewski reveals that this wasn't always true. In the first half of the twentieth century, a remarkable group of women -- the so-called Dress Doctors -- taught American women that knowledge, not money, was key to a beautiful wardrobe. They empowered women to design, make, and choose clothing for both the workplace and the home. Armed with the Dress Doctors' simple design principles -- harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis -- modern American women from all classes learned to dress for all occasions in ways that made them confident, engaged members of society. A captivating and beautifully illustrated look at the world of the Dress Doctors, The Lost Art of Dress introduces a new audience to their timeless rules of fashion and beauty -- rules which, with a little help, we can certainly learn again.

Download or read book Dressmaking Made Easy written by Amy Barickman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences founded by Mary Brooks Picken offered a wide variety of correspondence courses to women beginning in the early 1900's. This beautiful reproduction is a very early edition of the school's coursework guide. It provides a synopsis of the lessons in sewing, dressmaking, tailoring & millinery. It also includes interesting articles explaining the value of the education the women would receive including saving money, creating a profitable business and improving their style & fashion sense.

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly Issue 16 written by Amy Barickman and published by Amy Barickman LLC. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays & patterns. Interested in a subscription to Vintage Notions Monthly - visit www.AmyBarickman.com Every issue will include: -Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service -Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring -Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials -Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery -A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue 16 content: -Excerpts from April 1923 issue of Inspiration newsletter -Part 2 of the Spring/Summer 1924, Fashion Service Supplement -Magic Sewing Pattern - Casual Jersey Blouse -Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp -Chapter 5 from Secrets of Distinctive Dress, 1918 -Vintage Advertisement for Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love Issue 16! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy"

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly Issue 1 written by Amy Barickman and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-26 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays & patterns. Every issue will include: * Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service * Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring * Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials * Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery * A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue One content: * Excerpts from January 1920 issue of Inspiration newsletter * Part 1 of the Fall/Winter 1920-1921, Fashion Service Supplement * Magic Sewing Pattern - Glamour Cape & Hood * Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp * Historical advertisements for the Woman's Institute Dressmaking, Millinery, & Cooking courses Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love Issue One! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy"

Download or read book Woman s Institute Library of Dressmaking Children and Misses Garments written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Children and Misses Garments” is a classic guide to tailoring and dressmaking, focusing on producing clothes for women and young girls. With charming illustrations and simple, step-by-step instructions, this wonderful volume will appeal to anyone with an interest in making authentic vintage clothing. Contents include: “Dressmaking and Tailoring”, “Outstanding Characteristics”, “Undergarments”, “Bedroom Garments”, “Aprons”, “Outer Garments for Children”, “Costumes for Girls and Misses”, 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.

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly Issue 22 written by Amy Barickman and published by Amy Barickman, LLC. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays & patterns. Interested in a subscription to Vintage Notions Monthly - visit www.AmyBarickman.com Every issue will include: -Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service -Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring -Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials -Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery -A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue 22 content: -Excerpts from October 1923 issue of Inspiration newsletter -Part 2 of the Fall 1925, Fashion Service Supplement -Magic Sewing Pattern - Five-point Scarf and Eyeglass Case -Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp -Additional pages from Fall 1925 Fashion Services newsletter, Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love Issue 22! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy"

Download or read book The Ladies Hand book of Millinery and Dressmaking written by and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The One Hour Dress written by Mary Brooks Picken and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1924, author Mary Brooks Picken perfected her method of creating sixteen different dress styles while serving as Director of Instruction at the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. Detailed, numbered illustrations take the reader through ten simple steps to creating an almost infinite variety of dresses.

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly Issue 6 written by Amy Barickman and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays & patterns. Every issue will include: * Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service * Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring * Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials * Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery * A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue Six content: * Excerpts from June 1920 issue of Inspiration newsletter * Part 2 of the Spring/Summer 1922, Fashion Service Supplement * Magic Sewing Pattern - Shoulder Bolero * Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp * Excerpts from How to Start Your Studies booklet, 1923 Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love this issue! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy"

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly written by Amy Barickman and published by Amy Barickman LLC. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays & patterns. Interested in a subscription to Vintage Notions Monthly - visit www.AmyBarickman.com Every issue will include: -Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service -Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring -Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials -Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery -A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue 15 content: -Excerpts from March 1922 issue of Inspiration newsletter -Part 1 of the Spring/Summer 1924, Fashion Service Supplement -Magic Sewing Pattern - Rucksack Carryall -Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp -Chapter 4 from Secrets of Distinctive Dress, 1918 -Vintage Advertisement for Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love Issue 15! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy"

Download or read book Vintage Dress Patterns of the 20th Century written by Anne Tyrrell and published by Batsford. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning collection of the most iconic garments of the 20th century, these vintage patterns chart the 30 key garments that defined their era. The book features a range of historically accurate garments, including a 1920s flapper dress, a 1940s New Look skirt, a 1950s jive skirt, a 1970s maxi coat, and many more. Wonderful illustrations and photographs of period dress are accompanied by practical information on notable features, underwear and accessories for each period. Scale patterns follow for each outfit shown, complete with detailed notes on making up, using techniques appropriate to the period. A grid for enlargement of the pattern pieces is provided together with full instructions. This is an essential book for any dressmaker interested in recreating period dress, especially film and theatre costume-makers, but also fashion designers and fashionistas looking for authentic and individual vintage garments.

Download or read book The Art of Dressing written by Tziporah Salamon and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A style guide for women over 50 years of age, in the vein of Advanced Style (the only other style guide on the market for older women), but with more in-depth profiles of a range of stylish older women, combining inspiration with how-to instruction on how to put together beautiful stylish outfits according to every woman's individual style. Style icon Tziporah Salamon profiles an A list of the most stylish older women of today, showcasing their best outfits and revealing their closets, while imparting practical tips on how to put together beautiful outfits while expressing your own personal style.

Download or read book Sew Retro written by Judi Ketteler and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2010-07-10 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing never goes out of style, and today it is more popular than ever! Sew Retro offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects—beautiful bags, essential skirts, unique pillows, and more—that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and a pocket of ten full-size patterns. This fun, inspirational book also uncovers sewing’s colorful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with today’s hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler, Betz White, Barbara Brackman, Emma Brennan, Judie Rothermel, and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond to life, Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday and today. Learn more about Sew Retro and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials at www.sewretrothebook.com!

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly Issue 4 written by Amy Barickman and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays and patterns. Every issue will include: * Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service * Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring * Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials * Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery * A Magic Pattern - Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue Four content: * Excerpts from April 1920 issue of Inspiration newsletter * Fashion Service Supplement- Part 2 of the Fall/Winter 1920-1921 * Magic Sewing Pattern - Circular Apron * Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp * Excerpts from How You Can Have More & Prettier Clothes pamphlet, 1925 Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love Issue Four! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy"

Download or read book Vintage Notions Monthly Issue 24 written by Amy Barickman and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Notions Monthly continues to share the work of Mary Brooks Picken and the Woman's Institute which inspired my book Vintage Notions. Although the Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Institute, we are releasing the series Vintage Notions Monthly, which features a curated collection of Woman's Institute materials including lessons, essays and patterns. Interested in a subscription to Vintage Notions Monthly - visit www.AmyBarickman.com Every issue will include: -Excerpts from the Institute's newsletter Inspiration & magazine Fashion Service -Vintage fashion and dressmaking articles with illustrations ideal for coloring -Inspiring essays, stories & student testimonials -Lessons & techniques for sewing embroidery, cooking & millinery -A Magic Sewing Pattern - an easy-to-make fashion drafted using diagrams & your measurements Issue 24 content: -Excerpts from December 1921 issue of Inspiration newsletter -Fashion Service Supplement- Part 2 Winter 1925-1926 -Magic Sewing Pattern-Flat-wash Nightie -Excerpts from various Inspiration and Fashion Services newsletters -Collectible vintage fashion illustrations by Alice Seipp Take a Look Inside the Book to see how much you are going to love this issue! Note from author, Amy Barickman: "All my life I have been fascinated by fashion, sewing and all things vintage. As the owner of Indygo Junction, a sewing pattern company, and author of a library of craft books, I have spent a lot of time researching sewing publications that have been released throughout the years. It was during this research that I came upon a name that would have a huge impact on my career, Mary Brooks Picken. A pioneer in the sewing arts, Mary Brooks Picken was the author of almost 100 needlework, sewing, and textile books. Regarded as an authority on dress, design, and sewing, she founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences (1916-1932) in Scranton, PA. At one point the institute had an enrollment of 300,000 women across the world connected through its correspondence courses and publications. Why create a Vintage Notions Monthly? When I read the story of Mary Brooks Picken and started to grasp the magnitude of her influence, I was compelled to collect and archive her numerous works. I believe I now have acquired the largest collection of Woman's Institute publications in the world. Although this Institute was founded 100 years ago, the treasure trove of lessons and stories are still relevant today and offer a blueprint for living a contented life. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this influential institute, what better way than to introduce the material to a modern community than with the internet? (I think Mary would be thrilled!) Inside the pages of this magazine you will find articles on sewing, cooking, decorating and even upcycling as well as testimonials from students. An original issue of the Inspiration newsletter is combined with articles I curate from Fashion Service, another popular Woman's Institute publication. I also add a "Magic Pattern" each month for those of you who are looking for quick and easy sewing projects! In this inaugural issue several pages of promotional content are included to give you a window back in time to a student's perspective. I invite you to join our online community. Visit my blog at amybarickman.com, join my Facebook page & Instagram- amybarickmanstudio, and my Facebook group- amybarickmansvintagemademodern. So Enjoy! Be Inspired! Get creative! -All my best, Amy"