Sunday, July 27, 2008

Additions to the sewing library

I got some great sewing-related gifts for my birthday!


First up, my mom sent me a couple of vintage patterns, including a Betsey Johnson halter wrap dress with optional hood from the 1970s - super cute. I think I need one...




Cidell gave me these super cool fashion illustration books by John Peacock, they highlight the fashions during each decade of the 1950s and 1960s.



Check out this dress from 1969 with the scalloped edging, it's exactly like a Sybil Connolly vintage Vogue pattern I own.




And from my BIL and SIL, a couple of items from my Amazon wishlist - a pattern drafting book by Jack Handford, and Lotta Prints - How to Print With Anything, From Potatoes to Linoleum by Lotta Jansdotter. I like the idea of adding a little something to an umbrella.
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17 comments:

  1. cidellMon Jul 28, 02:03:00 AM

    I think I need to check out some of those Lotta Jansdotter books!

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  2. MegMon Jul 28, 06:27:00 AM

    Fantastic b-day haul! I met Lotta at the Brooklyn Flea market in April where she had a booth. V. nice in person.

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  3. Adriana B.Mon Jul 28, 07:44:00 AM

    Happy BD to YOU! Love the B.Johnson dress.

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  4. flanthrowerMon Jul 28, 07:52:00 AM

    Happy Birthday! I've been meaning to check out that Lotta Jansdotter book.

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  5. JessicaMon Jul 28, 08:11:00 AM

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy the loot!

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  6. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)Mon Jul 28, 09:21:00 AM

    What a great birthday haul! I am soooo in love with Sybil Connolly patterns right now...so I'm jealous that you actually have one in your possession!

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  7. Sharon SewsMon Jul 28, 12:39:00 PM

    Happy Birthday! Such great birthday gifts! I've always love those 70s Betsey Johnson designs.

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  8. CennettaMon Jul 28, 04:18:00 PM

    Great birthday gifts.

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  9. LeslieMon Jul 28, 05:01:00 PM

    Oooh, you got some goodies!! I'd love a review of the patternmaking book when you get to it.

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  10. WendivaMon Jul 28, 07:35:00 PM

    oooh the vogue couture one looks so cool! good luck w/ sewing, i'm sure you'll do great w/ these helpful reads :)

    http://wendiva.blogspot.com

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  11. BCN - UNIQUE designer patternsTue Jul 29, 12:18:00 PM

    Christina.-
    very beautiful gifts and good books, in short, a good inspiration. Best wishes, Paco

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  12. TanyTue Jul 29, 02:31:00 PM

    What set of fabulous gifts!!! (I confess being a little adicted to vintage patterns... I bought a few 60s style Vogues this month and I can't wait to try them out!)

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  13. toyWed Jul 30, 02:05:00 PM

    I could have sworn I already commented on this, happy belated b'day, I am happy you got a lot of fabulous stuff

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  14. BethThu Jul 31, 07:40:00 PM

    I love those old patterns!!!

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  15. TiniSun Aug 03, 07:35:00 AM

    I'm sooo totally into vintage patterns. I have a few I really want to try out. Great birthday haul! Happy belated birthday btw!

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  16. SaraWed Aug 06, 09:31:00 PM

    happy birthday! That Betsey Johnson is gorgeous!!! I want one - will have to troll the internets to see if i can score one ;)

    Do show us how it turns out! Happy sewing.

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  17. this vignetteFri Aug 08, 01:21:00 PM

    what do you think of that patternmaking book? Is it hard for the average home sewer to grasp?

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