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Thursday, June 28, 2012

READ THIS: Sew Iconic by Liz Gregory Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner

Sew Iconic by Liz Gregory

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If you ever wanted to wear the dress featured in one of your favorite movies, this book's for you!  Sew Iconic, published by Thunder Bay Press and written by Liz Gregory, expertly details how a fantastic frock can go from the silver screen to your closet in a detailed step-by-step fashion, patterns included!  Of course, no one will be surprised to hear that Peachy Deegan's favorite is the LBD (little black dress!) from Breakfast at Tiffany's! 
It was one of the first books included in READ THIS:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/read-this-breakfast-at-tiffanys.html
and we also reviewed 5th Avenue 5am:
and we've even literally had Breakfast at Tiffany's:
Ten iconic movies and their corresponding dresses are featured and it is a well-rounded selection as well.  From Kate Winslet's lace evening gown in Titanic to Jennifer Grey's pink mambo dress in Dirty Dancing, this book will set your creative juices flowing and spur you to create the dress of your dreams!

It also should be noted that the photography is terrific, from the original to the dress created by the book to mimic it.  We love the total attention to detail as well-straight off they tell you how the book works (page 8) and even gives you background on each designer.  Materials and technique are told as well as equipment you'll need.  In the end, you'll have a whole new appreciation for all of your dresses as a result!  Whom You Know recommends Sew Iconic!  Read it, and do it, and you'll look iconic as well.

ISBN 13: 978-1-60710-442-1 
Format: Paper Over Board--Unjacketed HC
Pages: 144 pp.
Trim: 8.75 x 9.75
Art: photos, illustrations
Categories: All - Art & Architecture





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