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Publilius syrus

Cover of Sewing Without Tears by Violet Wilson at the Tchad workroom sewing studio in Chicago

Sewing Without Tears

2018-07-06
By: Tchad
On: 06/07/2018
In: Books, General, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: #sewingtchad, book, Formosa facies muta commendatio est, Publilius syrus, Sewing classes Chicago, sewing manual, sewing without tears, violet wilson

This has probably been one of the more comprehensive sewing books we’ve had around – in 350 pages she really takes you on a ride through the world of home sewing with an eye toward professional results.Read More →

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