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And So To Sew – The Full Set Now Available

July 30, 2019 Embroidery

And So To Sew bulletin 23a by The Needlework Development Scheme

The full set of vintage “And So To Sew” by the Needlework Development Scheme is now available! Covering everything from the basics of dressmaking to a range of mid century patterns to make, “And So To Sew’ was a part of many girl’s school life in mid 20th century Britain.

Don’t forget that here at Knitting-and.com, we’re still making a new issue of “And So To Embroider” available every week, with 29 bulletins uploaded so far. This week’s leaflet covers designing with flowers.

You’ll find all of the “And So To Sew” bulletins and every “And So To Embroider” bulletin I have made available so far on the Vintage Embroidery and Sewing Books page. There’s much more there too, with over 70 titles to choose from!

And So To Sew and Embroider Dresses, Skirts and Waistcoats

June 4, 2019 Embroidery

And So to Embroider leaflet 21b by The Needlework Development Scheme

This week in the “And So To Sew” and “And So to Embroider” series from the Needlework Development Scheme we have two leaflets dedicated to clothing.

Firstly, “And So To Sew” bulletin 21a features full patterns for a 1950’s teen skirt and waistcoat, which can be adapted to a range of sizes. And in “And So To Embroider” bulletin 21b, we learn how to design embroidery for the yoke, horizontal and vertical borders on dresses for little girls.

I’ve included a video tutorial on working the basic cable stitch for smocked panels, for those of us who find video instruction easier to follow.

And So to Sew Lingerie and Embroider Presents

May 28, 2019 Embroidery

And So To Sew bulletin 20a - sewing dainty lingerie by the Needlework Development Scheme

And So to Embroider leaflet 20b by the NDS

This week in our “And So To” series, “And So To Sew” 20a, sewing lingerie (with three full patterns for panties, camisole and petticoat), and “And So To Embroider” 20b, sewing presents. Featuring patterns and instructions for a drawstring toiletries bag, manicure set, sewing kit and a matching hat and bag combo.

And So To Catch Up

May 21, 2019 Embroidery

And Sew to Sew 18a by The Needlework Development Scheme

And So To Embroider bulleting 18b - designing toy horses by the Needlework Development Scheme

And So To Sew bulletin 19a by The Needlework Development Scheme

And So To Embroider bulleting 19b by the Needlework Development Scheme

Due to unforeseen circumstances (I.E. I forgot), I didn’t let you know about last week’s new “And So To Sew” and “and So To Embroider” bulletins, so this week I’m letting you know about four!

These bulletins on sewing dressing gowns and bath robes, making and designing embroidered toy horses, inserting zippers and sewing for entertaining can all be found on the vintage embroidery books page.

There are now 39 leaflets available, with many more to come! As always, I have added modern photo or video tutorials wherever possible.

Sewing for the Holidays and Old School Machine Embroidery

May 9, 2019 Embroidery

I posted these on Tuesday but forgot to tell you about them, sorry!

And So To Sew bulletin 17a by The Needlework Development Scheme

And So To Sew bulletin 17a is a new group of patterns for sewing mid century summer wear for girls. A cute top and shorts summer romper set, and a blouse and skirt combo.

And so To Embroider bulletin 17b by The Needlework Development Scheme

While And So To Embroider bulletin 17b teaches you all about decorative stitching with an ordinary home machine, no computerised embroidery machine needed! I’ve included a modern tutorial on bobbin work, for those who prefer a video.

I hope to get back on track (and on time!) next week with knitting patterns and other goodies.