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A smart, pop culture history of women and sewing over the last 150 years, complete with 25 stylish, modern projects inspired by the past. --Cloth Magazine, Issue 8, Summer 2011
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Stylish modern sewing projects inspired by the 30s, 40s, 50s, and more! All projects come with step by step guidance, materials, yarns, tools, patterns A retro look is always fashionable, and retro pattern books appeal to sewers, knitters, garment-makers Reviews in Sew Today, New Stitches, Yarn Forward, Sewing World Sewing has never gone out of style, and today is more popular than ever. Sew Retro offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects from sturdy bags, essential skirts and blouses, to flirty scarves and unique pillows that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and full-size patterns. This fun and inspirational book also uncovers sewings colourful history from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with some of today s hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler and Lotta Jansdotter. Filled with beautiful photography to accompany each project and quirky vintage illustrations, this celebrates sewing yesterday and today.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I brought this as I am very interested in retro sewing patterns and making retro clothing and accessories. There are a few nice patterns in the book and they are explained quite well, but nothing you couldn't find online for free.
I found it touches on little bits of everything from the history of sewing to fabrics used though the years but there wasn't enough information to make it a true reference book and the simplicity of the patterns included left me feeling a little lacklustre. I wanted to know about little details that would give my patterns that retro feel, and I didn't really get that from this book.
I think experienced sewers would find this is missing something exciting and have probably made a lot of the patterns early on, although they might appreciate it as a gift for a rainy day read. Beginners may like this book if they want to try retro sewing without buying expensive patterns, and to learn a little about sewing through the years without going in to too much detail.
It's a nice read once or twice, but I don't think it's one you'll be coming back to year after year.
I found it touches on little bits of everything from the history of sewing to fabrics used though the years but there wasn't enough information to make it a true reference book and the simplicity of the patterns included left me feeling a little lacklustre. I wanted to know about little details that would give my patterns that retro feel, and I didn't really get that from this book.
I think experienced sewers would find this is missing something exciting and have probably made a lot of the patterns early on, although they might appreciate it as a gift for a rainy day read. Beginners may like this book if they want to try retro sewing without buying expensive patterns, and to learn a little about sewing through the years without going in to too much detail.
It's a nice read once or twice, but I don't think it's one you'll be coming back to year after year.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as I thought it would contain some classic vintage dress patterns. I wasn't thinking many but one would have been nice. This book is more about the history of sewing fashion for 1800 - 1980 as opposed to actually giving you anything to make. Personally, vintage to me (and implyed by the book) is 1930 - 1950.
You'll notice this book announces it has '25 vintage inspired projects' inside. Of all these projects only 2 are clothes (skirts) and there are pretty hideous. The rest of the patterns consist of the usual bumf of shapeless bags, purses, scarves, aprons and tablewear.
I really can't think of a reason to recommend this book. I suppose the history of sewing is sort of interesting but I'm sure there are better, more comprehensive books than this if thats what you're looking for. Perhaps if you're a complete beginner and you want to make some very simple items purely for practice then this could be useful?
I hate to sound like a moaning minnie by I really am disappointed by this book. If you're considering buying this book just ask yourself what you hope to gain from it. If the words attractive, useful or clothing enter your mind then look else where because you won't find that here.
You'll notice this book announces it has '25 vintage inspired projects' inside. Of all these projects only 2 are clothes (skirts) and there are pretty hideous. The rest of the patterns consist of the usual bumf of shapeless bags, purses, scarves, aprons and tablewear.
I really can't think of a reason to recommend this book. I suppose the history of sewing is sort of interesting but I'm sure there are better, more comprehensive books than this if thats what you're looking for. Perhaps if you're a complete beginner and you want to make some very simple items purely for practice then this could be useful?
I hate to sound like a moaning minnie by I really am disappointed by this book. If you're considering buying this book just ask yourself what you hope to gain from it. If the words attractive, useful or clothing enter your mind then look else where because you won't find that here.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought Sew Retro on the strength of the first part of the title, but I have actually found the material on the history of the sewing revolution more interesting and more useful. It's very topical, as we are coming to recognise just how much we owe to the women who developed the sewing practice that we are now most familiar with. There's a really good bibliography for following up on bits that have intrigued you---I went on to studies on how women understood their own sewing---drudgery, affirmation, inspiration---which helped me to put my own work with vintage textiles into context. The balance between practical sewing projects and the cultural and historical context is well judged, so I will be keeping this one.
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Makes a great present
I bought this present for a friend who is taking up a sewing class. She is very into the 'rockabilly' and retro era and was delighted with the book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Fiona
Don't bother buying
I love retro outfits and love going to vintage shops to buy one of a kind outfits, that was the reason I bought this book, thinking it would teach me how to This book said Sew... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Joonie
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