{"product_id":"bigbook-of-needlecraft-1936-odhams-paterson-vintage-sewing-embroidery-guide-gift","title":"BigBook of Needlecraft 1936 Odhams Paterson Vintage Sewing Embroidery Guide Gift","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Fiction Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Book of Needlecraft 1936 Odhams Paterson Vintage Sewing Embroidery Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage 1936 edition of The Big Book of Needlecraft, edited by Annie S. Paterson and published by Odhams Press Ltd. A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide, this classic instructional volume covers a wide range of traditional needlecrafts, dressmaking, and home sewing skills. It was one of the most beloved and enduring needlecraft manuals of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted in Great Britain, this edition is a true original from the preWWII era, with over 300 pages of techniques, patterns, and diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Product Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tTitle: The Big Book of Needlecraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tEditor: Annie S. Paterson, assisted by Sarah G. Service \u0026amp; Helen M. Paton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPublisher: Odhams Press Ltd., London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPrinted in: Great Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tDate: Copyright 1936\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tBinding: Hardcover, original green cloth with black title and motif\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPages: 300+ pages (with 16 pages of halftone illustrations)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Contents Include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tNeedlework: Plain stitches, buttons, seams, smocking, and gathering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tLingerie Making: Equipment, cutting, seams, embroidery, decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tChildren’s Garments: Sewing and knitting guides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tSimple Dressmaking: Constructing garments, materials, techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCutting Garment Patterns: Measurements, adaptations, drafting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCollar Alterations for Old Dresses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tHow to Use Your Sewing Machine: Maintenance, attachments, advice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCrochet \u0026amp; Knitting: With illustrated stitch guides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Illustrations:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tIncludes detailed blackandwhite instructional diagrams (e.g., crochet stitches)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tOne fullcolor frontispiece showcasing “Needlecraft in the Home”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCover: Fair to good vintage condition. The original green cloth cover is faded at the spine, with some discoloration and light age wear across the boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tBinding: Intact and solid, pages securely bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPages: All present, tanned with age; light foxing visible on a few introductory pages. Interior is otherwise clean and very readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tNo writing, tears, or annotations noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Historical Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Big Book of Needlecraft became a household essential in Britain during the interwar years and beyond. It empowered home sewers with practical, accessible skills, often passed down generationally. This edition predates wartime rationing, providing a window into preWWII domestic craft culture. With contributions from several expert women in textile arts, the book reflects the era’s high standards of instructional publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why Collect This Book?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tIdeal for vintage sewing and embroidery enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tGreat reference or decor piece for a craft studio or sewing room\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tHighly collectible edition from the 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tA thoughtful gift for textile historians, crafters, or vintage lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: Please inspect all photos for condition. This is a 1936 original vintage item with typical signs of age and wear, consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605327638875,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_90d7115c-6fc3-4684-8abf-e2e1d4db6c0b.jpg?v=1773699399","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/bigbook-of-needlecraft-1936-odhams-paterson-vintage-sewing-embroidery-guide-gift","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}