Sewing a Travel Wardrobe

Sewing a Travel Wardrobe by Kate Mathews. Published by Lark Books, Asheville, NC, 1999. 1st Stated Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. 128 Pgs. ISBN 1579901255. LCCN 98-52373. Whether you're planning a weekend jaunt or some major globetrotting, there ARE ways to dress stylishly and fit your clothes into one carry-on bag. These 7 complete outfits to sew (and more than 30 projects for beautiful and useful travel items) will have you looking fantastic anywhere you go. Choose from the cheery Sungold collection (including a lined raincoat, silk suit, mock-wrap skirt, palazzo pants, and more); Egyptian Fantasy, worked around basic black, turquoise, and matching prints; and crisp fall garments, perfect for negotiating uncertain weather. Or, pick colorful Spring Garden or Broadway Boogie theater-hopping patterns. Plus: hints on building a core wardrobe, essential accessories, stitching up reversibles (for 2 outfits in one!), dressing respectfully for other cultures, and choosing travel-friendly and comfortable fabrics. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 12373.