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The Ultimate Sewing Book: Over 200 Sewing Ideas for You and Your Home

by Maggi McCormick Gordon

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This is a reference to all aspects of home sewing, from choosing materials to finishing garments. It is full of handy tips on how to tell the difference between synthetic fibres and natural ones, and how to work with them on your sewing machine.

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Maggi McCormick Gordon

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Genres: Home & Garden, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 646.2 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Sewing, Grooming, Life Skills Sewing
LCC: TT705 .G6724 — Technology Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Handicrafts. Arts and crafts Home arts. Homecrafts
BISAC: CRA CRAFTS & HOBBIES General

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 3

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Published: 2002
Genres: Home & Garden, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 646.2
LCC: TT705 .G6724

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31+ Works 1,012 Members

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