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Has anyone ever gotten a copy of this Karen Howland book? Mystery sewing book
Sufiya Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 3/23/12 Posts: 10	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/12 2:01 AM "Cut To The Fit" I have been trying and trying to get more info about this book. Anyone actually know Karen Howland? She's in Illinois...She used to write a lot of fitting articles for Threads magazine. I tried to contact her to obtain her book but never got any answer. it's like she dropped off the face of the earth! I LOVED her method of using a sloper to custom-fit patterns and wanted to learn it, but can't find the book or a source for the book!
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 922	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/12 6:28 AM You are looking big bucks for this, there are 2 available on Amazon.com ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/12 7:27 AM Yeah, I think I'll plunk down my first $299 US and buy it! Not!!! I remember Karen Howland and didn't realize she wrote a book; I liked her Threads articles. I liked using Rene Bergh's Making Your Own Patterns; the photos were great and she had some beautiful examples. click here There are some quarter scale patterns you can play around with in the back of the book. I sold it a while back because I didn't use it anymore, but if I were in that market again, I'd buy another. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
OceanSew   Intermediate MN Member since 10/26/03 Posts: 96	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 4/14/12 11:13 AM This question comes up periodically on various sewing message boards, but no one ever has an answer. I've had this book on my Ebay Saved Searches list for a couple years, and I've never seen one come up for sale. ------ Tamara Bernina 1530, Elna 7200 Quilter's Dream, Singer 221, Singer 201-2, Singer 201-4, Singer 301, Singer 401, Kenmore 1030, Alden's 888-B
sewsally   Intermediate WA USA Member since 8/18/02 Posts: 1200	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/12 11:17 AM I think someone said she was working on a PHD years ago. Not really sure. I want the book.
wendyrb   Advanced CA Member since 12/30/11 Posts: 1271	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sufiya << Like this post Date: 4/14/12 1:25 PM Sounds like a very worthwhile book. I'd haunt second hand bookstores and yard sales of downsizing retirees. Also, do you have the Threads articles? If not you could buy the compiled DVD or join Threads Insider to access. All a lot less than $299! ------ Sometimes she didn't always follow the recipe. Pfonzie- my honey Pfaff Creative Performance, Bernina 930 and 830, Evolution serger.
Annie- oh Intermediate CO USA Member since 2/7/04 Posts: 1169	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/14/12 1:42 PM Amazon is listing one now, for $99. ------ I try all things. I achieve what I can. "Moby Dick" We stand here confronted by insurmountable opportinities. Pogo
KathleenNW   Intermediate WA USA Member since 5/20/06 Posts: 88	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/18/12 11:46 PM Heavy sigh.... $99??? If it's out of print, can't someone who has the book make copies? Just wondering..
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathleenNW << Like this post Date: 8/19/12 1:44 AM Out of print doesn't mean the copyright is expired, so making copies would be illegal. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
jadamo00 Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1234	Login to reply to this post In reply to Clareew << Like this post Date: 8/19/12 6:22 AM Quote: Clareew You are looking big bucks for this, there are 2 available on Amazon.com Well, SOMEBODY had the dough because both Amazon copies are GONE NOW!

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