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CLASSIC CLOTHES
for Girls

A NEW BOOK BY Lindsay Wilkes

classic, traditional girl at

heart, Lindsay Wilkes has
always had a fondness for the
styles of the 1930s, 40s and 50s,
particularly the look of vintage
childrens fashions. To her, those
were simpler timesa time when
little girls truly dressed like little
girls. Combine with that her love
of sewing, a hobby that offers
busy moms and grandmothers
an opportunity to slow down in
this hectic world and Lindsays
knack for mixing prints and
coordinate trims, and the result
is a spectacular, new book, Sew
Classic Clothes for Girls, (KP
Craft, 144 pages; $27.99), available
in October. Included in what
promises to be the rst of many
Wilkes sewing books are six core
patterns on CD (sized 12 months
to 10 years) that allow sewists

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to make an entire wardrobe of

unique and different looks for
their little one. Layered with
solid, colorful long- and shortsleeved t-shirts, tights and jeans,
the collection is versatile enough
for all seasons. Each pattern
includes several different design
variations -- up to 17 different
garments and three accessories
are featured in the book, but the
design inspiration is endless. Plus,
Lindsay shares tips and tricks she
uses to give her garments a more
professional look.
This is your chance to make
something for your little girl
that she will truly cherish, she
writes. We may not be on this
earth forever, but through sewing,
we can leave behind little bits of
sewn love.

Sew Beautiful October/November 2013

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