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I know the book's contents.....just not the title, or anything else useful to find it! (Moderated by EleanorSews)
Posted on: 8/12/14 3:57 AM ET
Okay, the titles should have given you a clue, but anyway:
I remember reading a book a few years ago on clothing alteration. It had a blue coloured cover, was circa 1960s / 1970s at the most, and was published by the Florida Board of Education.
It was the most comprehensive book on alteration I have ever read, and covered *everything* regarding RTW alteration.
It's been culled from my local library AND from the library of a local college that has a fashion design program (what kind of library THROWS OUT a rare book?!) .
Has anyone ever heard of this book? Does anyone own it? Or can you suggest a substitution?
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I remember reading a book a few years ago on clothing alteration. It had a blue coloured cover, was circa 1960s / 1970s at the most, and was published by the Florida Board of Education.
It was the most comprehensive book on alteration I have ever read, and covered *everything* regarding RTW alteration.
It's been culled from my local library AND from the library of a local college that has a fashion design program (what kind of library THROWS OUT a rare book?!) .
Has anyone ever heard of this book? Does anyone own it? Or can you suggest a substitution?
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Absolute beginner. Hoping to move up to Advanced Beginner in 6 months. Have a TON of fabric to work through.
Posted on: 8/12/14 6:11 AM ET
I'm sorry you can't find your book.
I don't know the name of your book but ,Judith Turner aka jean genie ..specialises in rtw clothing alterations. She has a web site and a book. The book is called clothing alteration secrets revealed.
You can sign up for a newsletter as well I think.
I know it's not what your after,but it might substitute in the meantime. 😊😊
I don't know the name of your book but ,Judith Turner aka jean genie ..specialises in rtw clothing alterations. She has a web site and a book. The book is called clothing alteration secrets revealed.
You can sign up for a newsletter as well I think.
I know it's not what your after,but it might substitute in the meantime. 😊😊
Posted on: 8/12/14 11:08 AM ET
In reply to fabricaddiction
I don't know about Florida, but here are two books that really tell it well, and they are clear and understandable. I have purchased the men's one in the past. Both by Mary Roehr.
Altering Women's Ready to Wear
and
Altering Men's Ready to Wear
Good luck!
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Altering Women's Ready to Wear
and
Altering Men's Ready to Wear
Good luck!
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Posted on: 8/12/14 11:40 AM ET
All I could find was this one. If that's not close, let me know and I'll ask my research librarian sister if she has any ideas about how to find it.
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Matthew 25:40 (New International Version)
The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Posted on: 8/12/14 11:54 AM ET
Is it this book?
If Amazon doesn't have it from any sellers, Alibris had a few copies.
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If Amazon doesn't have it from any sellers, Alibris had a few copies.
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Kim
Posted on: 8/12/14 2:02 PM ET
In reply to Karla Kizer
Karla, how cool! Thank you for posting that link! I'm at UF and never knew that existed! 
Denise

Denise
Posted on: 8/12/14 2:59 PM ET
In reply to Karla Kizer
I think it's kind of close (I really wish I could look inside and see to be sure!)
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Absolute beginner. Hoping to move up to Advanced Beginner in 6 months. Have a TON of fabric to work through.
Posted on: 8/12/14 3:00 PM ET
In reply to Karla Kizer
I found it thanks to one of the other posters - Its this book thanks to her link!
I hope I can find that online too, just like your link, which, by the way, is super useful!
I'm the sort who likes multiple resources, since reading different things in different ways somehow makes more sense to me when learning.
Thanks again!
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I hope I can find that online too, just like your link, which, by the way, is super useful!
I'm the sort who likes multiple resources, since reading different things in different ways somehow makes more sense to me when learning.
Thanks again!
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Absolute beginner. Hoping to move up to Advanced Beginner in 6 months. Have a TON of fabric to work through.
Posted on: 8/12/14 3:02 PM ET
In reply to Speech girl
YOU, MADAM, WIN THE INTERNET TODAY. THAT'S THE BOOK!
(Yes, I used all caps on purpose)
I have no clue why I couldn't think of the title. The strange dusty corridors and mazes of my brain.....
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(Yes, I used all caps on purpose)
I have no clue why I couldn't think of the title. The strange dusty corridors and mazes of my brain.....
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Absolute beginner. Hoping to move up to Advanced Beginner in 6 months. Have a TON of fabric to work through.
Posted on: 8/12/14 3:08 PM ET
That looks like a cool book and you can maybe print it out from that site. Magic.
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