The New Encyclopedia of Modern Sewing.
New York: WM. H. Wise & Co, 1946. Third Edition. Hardcover, in dust jacket. Gentle rubbing corners and tips, slight presses front board fore edge, still near fine in very good dust jacket with moderate chipping corners, small abrasion spine foot, tape shadowing verso corners, in mylar cover. Item #242440
SEW LOVE, NOT WAR
During the "Make Do and Mend" period of WWII, sewing efforts throughout the United States exploded as women took up needles in the face of rationing. However, published several years after the end of the war, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Sewing addressed a different trend: fashion. Newly armed with wartime sewing skills and no longer encouraged to conserve their fabric, women expanded their wardrobes considerably, and guides like this offered patterns and practical tips to bolster their efforts. This third edition includes laid-in clippings from zipper and button resources, perfect for any home tailor.
Price: $65.00