Threadbared: Decades of Don'ts from the Sewing and Crafting World
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Book Overview
A hilarious look at the home-sewing and crafting crazes of the last several decades,Threadbaredis a parade of pictures of the "fabulous" clothes and "darling" decorative items that sent people rushing to their sewing machines, knitting bags, and local notions shops. These vintage photographs from instruction booklets and patterns may bring a smile to your face, but the sassy, snarky commentary provided by Kimberly and Mary will have you in stitches. Inside, you'll find everything from speculation about why 1950s sewing patterns models had such incredibly small waists (Girdles? Malnutrition? Tapeworms?) to commentary on ladies' fashion ("Is there anything sexier than a woman who sews her own underwear?"), to all-too-vivid reminders that the '60s wasn't just the Age of Aquarius--it was also the Age of Macram?! Laying bare the hideous history of homemade treasures,Threadbaredleads crafters, wannabes, and don't-wannabes alike to ponder the age-old question: Did anyone really think this stuff looked good?
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307342077
ISBN13:9780307342072
Release Date:November 2006
Publisher:Three Rivers Press (CA)
Length:175 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.6" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Threadbared is a fun read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I really enjoyed the Threadbared book! I was a fan of the authors' web site and was so excited to purchase the book. I have it on my coffee table at home and guests always enjoy flipping through it. We can all relate to looking back through old photos laughing at hairstyles and outfits. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to laugh.
Popular Blog turns out witty book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I love reading Threadbared's blog -- and I thoroughly enjoyed the snarky sarcasm in this book. The only reason I didn't rate it a 5 is because there are too many times that the humor is based on the colors in the photo -- only for us the reader -- all of the photos are in black and white. Hey gals -- when you get ready to write another book (and I certainly hope you will), try to look at the photos in black and white and re-read your original entries. It'll help you weed out the ones that only make sense in color. (or you could publish the book in color -- but that's probably too pricey of an option.)
Very funny book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I laughed until I cried. The pictures are great and the commentary is hilarious. Don't be fooled by the title; you don't need to be into crafts to love this book! It's all about the giggles.
Will Keep You In Stitches!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Not sure what the negative reviews are all about - this book is hilarious! I've been a fan of the Threadbared website for over a year now and was so excited that they had a book coming out! The photos and illustrations are great (how can you not love a "manotard?") and the accompanying text is laugh-outloud funny. What this book is not: a pattern book or a serious analysis of sewing/craft trends. What this book is: a very FUN read and one that would make a great gift for any craft-lover with a sense of humor!
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