--- product_id: 47208778 title: "Sew Retro: 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution" price: "492.88 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47208778-sew-retro-25-vintage-inspired-projects-for-the-modern-girl store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Sew Retro: 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution **Price:** 492.88 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sew Retro: 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution - **How much does it cost?** 492.88 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47208778-sew-retro-25-vintage-inspired-projects-for-the-modern-girl) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sewing never goes out of style, and today it is more popular than ever! Sew Retro offers twenty-five stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects—beautiful bags, essential skirts, unique pillows, and more—that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and a pocket of ten full-size patterns. This fun, inspirational book also uncovers sewing’s colorful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with today’s hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler, Betz White, Barbara Brackman, Emma Brennan, Judie Rothermel, and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond to life, Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday and today. Learn more about Sew Retro and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials at www.sewretrothebook.com! Review: Inspiring and informative - I am a beginning sewer. I have a few sewing books (Amy Butler, Lotta Jansdottir--I hope I'm not slaughtering her name, some French-inspired sewing book). This book is different from those books, but I like that. Most other sewing books are all about the projects; arty photographs and patterns and maybe a couple sentences from the author about the project itself. Those books are great for merely flipping through and daydreaming about projects. This book, on the other hand, offers projects plus a ton more. I love reading and learning about how sewing and women's approaches to sewing has changed since the advent of the home sewing machine. Love looking at the vintage ads. REALLY love reading the interviews with some of the big name sewers (including Amy Butler). It makes me feel like I'm not crazy or just following a trend (or driven by hormones--I just had my second baby in just over two years) because I decided to learn how to sew. Reading this book makes me feel like I'm a part of a tradition that has lasted centuries of women using their creativity to make things that they want and need. (I totally don't get what that one reviewer was talking about when she said it was political, by the way. I think she was reading stuff in to the text that simply isn't there.) And then, in addition to all that, are the projects!! I particularly love the patchwork quilt, the hostess apron, and the cafe curtains. I think it's so cool that she has one project for each era she discusses. They feel very accessible to me, which I love, but I can see how that means that they're too basic for someone who is really skilled. I still think long-time sewers would love this book though, because they'd learned a lot about sewing that they didn't know before because of the historical perspective. I think it's a must-have for any sewer of any level to have in their library. And finally, I "liked" the Sew Retro page on Facebook and the author has been great about offering bonus projects and cool giveaways and such. Review: I want to make all these projects! - I'm in love with almost every project in Sew Retro. They're cute, colorful vintage perfection. I've already dug my sewing machine out of the back of my closet with plans to start the fabric coasters. I was delighted to read interviews with some of my favorite crafty ladies, including fabric designer Amy Butler. And I even found myself enjoying all the information on the history of women and sewing. These sections are written in a really approachable way, so it doesn't feel like you're reading a textbook. It's a nice over-sized book with full color pages and great photography. Plus, the spiral binding makes it easy to follow along with the instructions when you finally stop reading long enough to dig into one of the projects. There's also a handy little pattern packet hidden in the back of the book. Some of my friends will definitely be getting Sew Retro projects for Christmas! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,676,378 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,287 in Fashion Craft #3,006 in Sewing (Books) #16,724 in Historical Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 72 Reviews | ## Images ![Sew Retro: 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917QVqN+GyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring and informative *by K***Y on September 1, 2010* I am a beginning sewer. I have a few sewing books (Amy Butler, Lotta Jansdottir--I hope I'm not slaughtering her name, some French-inspired sewing book). This book is different from those books, but I like that. Most other sewing books are all about the projects; arty photographs and patterns and maybe a couple sentences from the author about the project itself. Those books are great for merely flipping through and daydreaming about projects. This book, on the other hand, offers projects plus a ton more. I love reading and learning about how sewing and women's approaches to sewing has changed since the advent of the home sewing machine. Love looking at the vintage ads. REALLY love reading the interviews with some of the big name sewers (including Amy Butler). It makes me feel like I'm not crazy or just following a trend (or driven by hormones--I just had my second baby in just over two years) because I decided to learn how to sew. Reading this book makes me feel like I'm a part of a tradition that has lasted centuries of women using their creativity to make things that they want and need. (I totally don't get what that one reviewer was talking about when she said it was political, by the way. I think she was reading stuff in to the text that simply isn't there.) And then, in addition to all that, are the projects!! I particularly love the patchwork quilt, the hostess apron, and the cafe curtains. I think it's so cool that she has one project for each era she discusses. They feel very accessible to me, which I love, but I can see how that means that they're too basic for someone who is really skilled. I still think long-time sewers would love this book though, because they'd learned a lot about sewing that they didn't know before because of the historical perspective. I think it's a must-have for any sewer of any level to have in their library. And finally, I "liked" the Sew Retro page on Facebook and the author has been great about offering bonus projects and cool giveaways and such. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I want to make all these projects! *by M***E on June 29, 2010* I'm in love with almost every project in Sew Retro. They're cute, colorful vintage perfection. I've already dug my sewing machine out of the back of my closet with plans to start the fabric coasters. I was delighted to read interviews with some of my favorite crafty ladies, including fabric designer Amy Butler. And I even found myself enjoying all the information on the history of women and sewing. These sections are written in a really approachable way, so it doesn't feel like you're reading a textbook. It's a nice over-sized book with full color pages and great photography. Plus, the spiral binding makes it easy to follow along with the instructions when you finally stop reading long enough to dig into one of the projects. There's also a handy little pattern packet hidden in the back of the book. Some of my friends will definitely be getting Sew Retro projects for Christmas! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Mix of Patterns, History and Designer Bios *by S***G on June 23, 2010* I received the book today and read most of it already, with the exception of the designer biographies which I will read later. The artwork is inspiring--especially the vintage photos,just makes me want to sew! (book lays flat) The book is arranged in order of historical events both in the sewing industry and history in general. The latter effected the former immensely, especially in the lives of American women and Judi Ketteler explains this in the text in an easy-to read, but not boring manner. Scattered throughout are vintage-type patterns (the author does include some pieces in an envelope)for twenty-five items. What a fantastic idea that was! Will be making the sewing basket as soon as possible. Ms. Ketteler also gives tips on sewing fabrics, purchasing vintage fabrics and re-purposing how-tos. The time line was interesting, although I beg to differ with the author's assertion that Michelle Obama is a "fashion icon." There was somewhat more politics than history as the book entered into the '60s through the 2000s, but that's okay... Only complaint: the first few page of my book were not caught up in the ring binder at the top. They will most likely rip easily, but not a problem that would make sending the book back worthwhile. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47208778-sew-retro-25-vintage-inspired-projects-for-the-modern-girl](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47208778-sew-retro-25-vintage-inspired-projects-for-the-modern-girl) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*