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"Vintage sewing projects for easy-to-wear dresses with retro charm, based on 1950s and '60s Simplicity Jiffy sewing patterns, using minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions." -- The Bookseller
"Retro in feel but contemporary in approach, Gretchen Hirsch explains the art of making "the quick and easy dress" - the kind that you can cut out in the morning, sew in the afternoon and wear in the evening." -- S Magazine - Sunday Express
"From the woman who brought you Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book comes this modern guide to patters that you can whip up in a day! In the 50s, Simplicity released a line of jiffy sewing patterns which were incredibly chic and had minimal pieces.Gretchen reinvents this simple idea in her book, plus she shows you invaluable sewing skills." -- Sew

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      Publisher: Abrams
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/04/2019
      ISBN13: 9781419732348, 978-1419732348
      ISBN10: 141973234X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      "Vintage sewing projects for easy-to-wear dresses with retro charm, based on 1950s and '60s Simplicity Jiffy sewing patterns, using minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions." -- The Bookseller
      "Retro in feel but contemporary in approach, Gretchen Hirsch explains the art of making "the quick and easy dress" - the kind that you can cut out in the morning, sew in the afternoon and wear in the evening." -- S Magazine - Sunday Express
      "From the woman who brought you Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book comes this modern guide to patters that you can whip up in a day! In the 50s, Simplicity released a line of jiffy sewing patterns which were incredibly chic and had minimal pieces.Gretchen reinvents this simple idea in her book, plus she shows you invaluable sewing skills." -- Sew

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