Part narrative history, part project book,
                                        Sew Retro is for the modern girl who
                                        finds creative inspiration in all things
                                      vintage. In addition to offering 25
                                      fun, retro-inspired projects Sew Retro
                                    also tells the story of sewing over the
                                   last 150 or so years, from the invention
                                 of the sewing machine in the 19th century,
                              through the flapper fashions of the
                            20s, the creative thriftiness of the 30s and
                        40s, the swank and glamour of the 50s, the fun
                      and funk of the 60s and 70s, and finally arriving at the hip, re-defined domesticity of the modern age. The book's clearly written instructions and diagrams show the reader how to make attractive vintage-look skirts, purses, bags, home décor accessories, storage pieces, and other great projects. It's filled with gorgeous photography, along with charming vintage ads, images, and illustrations. Plus, it features Q&As with some of today's most talented fabric and pattern designers, such as Amy Butler and Betz White.

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