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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> The world has come to your sewing machine! Featuring hundreds of photographs of tradi tional clothing from around the world and fascinating stories about the people who wore them this sumptuously illustrated book shows busy modern sewers how to make the six most popular ethnic garments produced by the famed Folkwear line of pat- terns. Learn easy innovative ways to embellish your garments too. Follow the scaled pattern diagrams and detailed information to create your own cus- tomized versions of these stunning ethnic garments. You’ll have the satisfaction of being part of centuries-od traditions while using time-saving techniques to mark cut and construct the clothing of your choice. Optional suggestions for stylistic variations and finishing are a bonus. Choose the Moroccan Burnoose to evoke a romantic vision of desert nomads and war- riors. Make yours with a fluid patterned wool for evening wear or with heavy taffeta for a rain garment then adorn it with easily applied fold-over braid or hand-made bias. The Tibetan Coat illustrates how different- ly the cultures of Tibet and China evolved (SP)