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violet wilson

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
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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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