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'Practical Home Mending Made Easy' by Mary Brooks Picken

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16 Apr 2009
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Another Odhams sewing book, this one from 1946. The really good stuff kicks in at the back with thrifty tips to rework your tired old frocks in the era of post-war rationing, and thrilling chapter titles like "See what eyelet embroidery can do" and "Let's make it for Judy or Jack".

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  • See what taffeta can do!

    See what taffeta can do!

  • Nothing like a jaunty vest to make you feel young and gay

    Nothing like a jaunty vest to make you feel young and gay

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cakehelmit
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Australia
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6 Mar 2009
Last seen
13 Jan 2011
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22
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  • Sew Retro
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