Sewing Books

Sewing With Whimsey:  Kari Mecca:  $24.95.  This book contains instructions for making  Kari's beautiful rickrack flowers, as well as many other embellishment ideas for rickrack, ribbons, trims and beads..  There are 3 patterns in this book.  Girls sundress,  Girls Puff Sleeve Dress both in size 2-6 and Girls Pinafore Size 18 and 24 mo.

Precise and Professional with Lyn Weeks:  $37.95.   At last a sewing reference book that covers basics, heirloom sewing techniques, couture sewing along with glossaries and excellent diagrams and photos.   A perfect reference book.

Fine Machine Sewing:  Carol Ahles.  This book shows all the tips and tricks to sewing with wing and twin needles and using all those wonderful stitches on our machines.  The color photos are beautiful and there is an appendix that is invaluable for setting stitches as well as lengths and widths of stitches.  $27.95.

Heirloom Sewing for Today, Sandy Hunter; $14.95 This is a wonderful book with great photographs of heirloom sewing techniques as well as several different projects.  A great reference.

Ginger Snaps Books:

These books by Nancy Coburn provide the seamstress with invaluable information of heirloom sewing techniques as well a construction techniques and tips.  If you are new to heirloom sewing and sewing smocked clothing Nancy's books will provide to be a valuable reference with easy to follow  illustrations and photographs.

Answers to All Your Questions about Measuring and Fitting Girls:  $12.00.  This book which will be a must have reference has standard measurement charts for babies, toddlers, girls, and teens. Tips for pattern adjustments for chubbies and more.

Answers to All Your Questions about Sleeves:  $12.00. This book shows many sleeve variations along with complete directions.

Ribbon Rosettes, Sashes, and Hair Bows:  $16.00  Nancy Coburn.  This book contains 14 ribbon rosette variations, ribbon sashes, and easy satin ribbon hair bows. A perfect compliment to any outfit.

The How to Book of Heirloom Sewing by Machine: Nancy Coburn, $20.00.This new book will be a must for your heirloom sewing library. 

Busy Mothers Guide to Sewing Children's Clothes:  Nancy Coburn  $20.00.
Back in Print  This book is a wonderful reference book for sewing children's smocked clothing.  There are basic sewing instructions for variations on a yoke dress including collar, sleeve and yoke styles.  The basic sewing instructions and illustrations are invaluable for the seamstress just beginning to sew smocked clothing.  There are detailed photographs for techniques and shortcuts to making your construction easier.  This book is a valuable asset for any seamstress who is looking for variations in her basic patterns.

Bonnet Collection book from Gingersnaps: $20.00. This book has bonnets to fit newborn to 24 months.  Smocked, handkerchief and heirloom sewn bonnet patterns included with instructions on heirloom sewing techniques and detailed measurement charts.

Baby Daygowns I:  Nancy Coburn:  $16.00.  This book has designs, detailed instructions and pattern for a daygown with a back closure in newborn and infant sizes.  There are instructions for basic heirloom sewing techniques along with neckline, sleeve and hemline variations for your beautiful daygown.

Baby Daygowns II:  Nancy Coburn, $16.00.  The second book in this series includes daygowns with front closures.  There are different sleeve and front button closing designs that would also be suitable for a boy.  Embroidery designs are included along with basic sewing techniques.

Baby Daygowns III:  Nancy Coburn, $16.00.  The third book of daygowns includes instructions, patterns and designs for a raglan sleeve front closure daygown.  This daygown can be either gathered or smocked at the top.  This pattern book includes detailed instructions for variations along with basic sewing techniques.

Baby Daygowns IV:  Nancy Coburn,  $16.00.  The fourth book in the daygown series includes a daygown with a back closure and raglan sleeve.  There are instructions for smocked variations as well as gowns with vertical insertions, tucks and embroidery.  The book includes patterns for preemie, 15" doll, newborn and infant sizes.

Baby Daygowns V:  $16.00.  Nancy Coburn:  The fifth book in this series has patterns for a yoke style daygown that can be smocked or not and with an optional drawstring bottom.  There are sleeve and collar variations included. Sizes range from preemie to Infant size, 18 lbs.

Baby Daygowns VI:  $16.00.  The newest in the Daygown series from Nancy Coburn.  Heirloom designs from the 1920's.  Great Ideas for heirloom gowns.

Baby Daygowns VII:  $16.00  This daygown book includes a square yoke design that is designed for  embroidery by Machine and hand.  Preemie, Newborn and Infant sizes.

Christening Gowns Book I:  Nancy Coburn, $20.00.  This book of christening gowns has patterns in sizes newborn, small, medium, and large.  There are over 12 variations to this yoke and high-waisted design including a slip and dress pattern.  There are detailed instructions for yoke and hemline variations.  This book is a must for designing your perfect heirloom christening gown.

Christening Gowns for Boys:  $20.00.  A great idea and pattern book for a more tailored looking christening gown.  

Martha Pullen Books
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