A Stitch in Time: v. 1: Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 Tapa blanda - 2008

Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

South Port, UK: Arbour House. Fine. 2010. Third Edition. Paperback. 0955620627 . This book includes more than 60 original patterns dating from 1920 to 1949, Each vintage pattern is accompanied by a modernised version of the same design using up-to-date yarns, weights and measurements. Every chapter focuses on particular style points from certain eras. The tubular look, 1920-1932, During the early 20s, garments tended to be very loose-fitting, which hid any curves and created a boyish look. Later in the period, garments became much tighter around the arms and hips. The feminine look, 1932-1935, This was a much more elegant time, and looking natural was the desired trend. Everything was designed to flatter the female form and make you look slimmer and taller. The fitted, tailored look, 1935-1937, Necklines became higher and collars were focal points of a garment. Frills, ruffs and lacy stitches added femininity. Sweaters were shorter and emphasised narrow waists. Smart suits and puffed… Leer más

Arbour House Publishing, 2008. Paperback. New. 356 pages. 11.57x8.27x0.71 inches.

Arbour House Publishing, 2008. 1. Softcover. Good. Good; Softcover; Covers are still glossy with a few light scratches and small corner-creases; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; Good binding; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); 2.3 lbs; Cover photo of a woman in a sweater, and title in gold lettering; 2008, Arbour House Publishing; 356 pages; "A Stitch in Time: v. 1: Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns 1920-1949," by Jane Waller & Susan Crawford.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.