Tag: handsewing
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Needles in the Stacks: Homage to Nancy Zieman, pt. 2
A few weeks ago, I posted the first half of our Needles in the Stacks series reviewing the books of the late Nancy Zieman. The FIT library has How-To sewing books published by more than a dozen famous sewing teacher-personalities.* Zieman was by far the most prolific of these. Our library has 15 items Zieman…
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Needles in the Stacks: Sewing with Nancy Zieman, pt.1
It’s been a while since we’ve put out a Needles in the Stacks issue, so it’s time. The library has a lot of “how-to” sewing books. Many women (and a few men) have converted their passion for sewing into publishing businesses, video performances, and workshops. One well known such teacher was Nancy Zieman. Zieman died…
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Needles in the Stacks: Refining Techniques Edition
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to Needles in the Stacks. This edition focuses on fine construction techniques. As we write these reviews, Denise and I have noticed that the publication date of a book has a huge effect on how that book presents information. Graphic design has changed dramatically since the 1920s, when the oldest book…