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Design it, Sew it, and Wear it is a juvenile sewing manual that empowers young crafters to create an endless variety of garments. The book walks readers through designing patterns, combining them, and applying basic sewing skills to produce shirts, dresses, skirts, robes, and sweaters. With clear instructions and child‑friendly explanations, it encourages creativity and practical learning in dressmaking and pattern design.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Duane Bradley
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