DRESS-MAKING MADE EASY Isabel Conover 1919 sewing RARE Start Price USD 24.95 Current Price USD 24.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Location Portland, OR See more about 'DRESS-MAKING MADE EASY Isabel Conover 1919 sewing RARE' Description DRESS-MAKING MADE EASY Isabel Conover 1919 sewing RARE Shipping Info   Description Dress-Making Made Easy, 1919 by Isabel De Nyse Conover      Published by Edward J. Clode, New York. Copyright 1919. A very uncommon title, First Edition; one of the "Make It Easy Series", hardcover, 149 pages with index, plus 2 pages of publisher's ads; illustrated with 133 small in-text instructional drawings.       The Introduction states in part that "The object of this book is to set forth the quickest and best method for every operation in sewing. It is a handy book of reference, where the making of any part of a garment can be easily looked up...The things which have often seemed intricate in the methods of the experienced tailor and dressmaker are shown as they really are - simple means of procedure in sewing followed out step by step. Every question in the making of a garment is anticipated and answered, from the cutting out of the pieces to the sewing on of the last hook and eye. (This book) is based on years of experience in manufacturing patterns and making garments".      Chapters include: Preparing the Material and Cutting, Hand Sewing, Seams and Their Uses, Tucks Pleats and Fullness, Closings and Plackets, Pockets, Sleeves and How to Hang Them, Finishing, Trimming, Be Your Own Designer, Coat Making, and Fitting.      Decorated tan cloth, measuring 5 by 7.5 inches; some heavy exterior wear, well-used with rubbing to edges and corners, rubbing at spine extremities and along hinges, two holes to the cloth near the bottom of the rear hinge, scuffing and rubbing and some minor spots to boards; the interior hinges show evidence of glue repair - not professional, but and decent job and quite clean overall - the hinges are now strong and the book is now readable; small edge tear to first blank endpaper; most pages are clean, a few have some minor margin smudges or small corner crease. Condition is Good-.      (Rare & Uncommon Books, Sewing, Vintage & Antique Clothing, Costumes, Instruction, Guides, Manuals, How-to, Hobbies, Home, Arts & Crafts, Business & Industry, Tailoring, Textbooks, Reference & Research).      We have many other auction items and a well-stocked eBay store - please Click Here to View Other Auctions.      PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING: Winning bidders will be automatically notified at the end of the auction.  I make an effort to communicate well with everyone;  I usually ship twice a week these days, and every item is guaranteed to be carefully and safely packed.       Shipping & handling for this item is $4.00 to anywhere in the U.S., though buyers in Alaska and Hawaii may want to request a faster option; insurance, delivery confirmation and other shipping extras must be requested by the winner. We're always happy to combine shipping on multiple wins.       INTERNATIONAL WINNERS must contact me so I can determine Airmail shipping options for you; also, it's always best to ask about overseas shipping costs prior to bidding on an auction, so there's no surprises later.       Please make Paypal payments to cabininthepines@msn.com .  Checks and money orders should be sent and made payable to: Zach Morrow, 7468 N. Haven Ave, Apt. #4, Portland OR 97203-4409. All payments must be completed within seven days of the auction's close (either a Paypal payment, or an email to let me know that a check or money order has been sent).     Please see our other Ebay auctions for many used, odd, rare and collectible books, facsimiles of rare books, documents, ephemera, vintage maps & posters, and other collectibles. Thank you!   Shipping InfoShipping & handling is $4.00 within the United States. INTERNATIONAL WINNERS: please contact us at cabininthepines@msn.com to inquire for shipping rates. We prefer Paypal, but we also accept Checks and Money Orders. Please contact us with any questions prior to bidding. Priority Mail upgrades, insurance, delivery confirmation, or any other extra USPS services must be requested by the buyer. We accept all responsibility for our items to be as described, but we can't be responsible for any items lost by the USPS. We ship twice a week. We communicate well with our winners, and all items are packaged with care for delivery. PLEASE NOTE MY NEW PAYMENT ADDRESS: Zach Morrow, 7468 N. Haven Ave., Apt. #4., Portland OR, 97203. Thank you!   This item has been seen by people! Place a Bid!