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Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: Unit Method of Clothing Construction: IHEA: Workroom Sewing studio Library copy:

Unit Method of Construction

2018-05-30
By: Tchad
On: 30/05/2018
In: Books, General, Resources, Sewing classes (general)
Tagged: #sewingtchad, Clothing construction, comprehensive, IHEA, sewing classes in chicago, sewing manual, tchad, unit method of clothing construction, vintage, vintage sewing text

If you really want a concise and yet comprehensive guide to sewing, you will own the Unit Method of Clothing Construction by the Iowa Home Economics Association.Read More →

Sewing classes in Chicago: Tchad: DoA: Publication 59: Workrooms: Studio: Sewing: Library: Garment sequence construction: basting: Department of Agriculture: Clothing and Research Division: Simplified Clothing Construction

Simplified Clothing Construction: Home & Garden Bulletin #59

2018-05-09
By: Tchad
On: 09/05/2018
In: Books, General, Resources
Tagged: #sewingtchad, books, Department of Agriculture, eunice farmer, margaret smith, sewing classes in chicago, tchad elliott, United States, vintage, vintage sewing, vintage sewing text

A concise Great Society booklet from the Department of Agriculture.Read More →

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