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Check out A Stitch in Time - The Retrospective ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [View in Your Browser]( [Simplicity]( [Simplicity]( [McCall's]( [Butterick]( [Vogue Patterns]( [Know Me]( [New Look]( [Burda Style]( NATIONAL SEWING MONTH A STITCH IN TIME A STITCH IN TIME THE RETROSPECTIVE [A Stitch In Time]( Launching today for National Sewing Month, Simplicity.com presents "A Stitch in Time – The Retrospective".   A historical exploration that honors the legacy and contributions of Butterick Pattern Company, McCall's Patterns, Simplicity Pattern Company, and Vogue Patterns. Showcasing their pivotal inventions and sewing patterns from the 1800s to today, encouraging both novice and experienced sewers to explore the extensive history of home sewing and crafting. Take a stroll through home sewing history and how it began with 3 families and a coupon — [B6399]( Butterick Pattern CompanyThe First Family of Home Sewing - Invented a size grading system and was the first to use tissue paper for sewing patterns. - Pioneered the graded sewing patterns to encompass most adult and children’s sizes. - Published multiple fashion magazines with patterns that granted access to fashion around the world and became a trusted brand for over 160 years. [B6692]( [B6692]( [B6537]( [B6537]( [B5970]( [B5970]( McCall's PatternsInnovative and Creative, setting Sewing Industry Standards - First to print the solid cutting and dotted sewing lines on tissue paper sewing patterns. - First to include “photographic charts”, or detailed images in the sewing instructions. - First to use color printing for illustrations on the front of the envelopes, creating an easier to understand image of the garments. [M8123]( [M8304]( [M8304]( [M8231]( [M8231]( [M8191]( [M8191]( [V1855]( Vogue PatternsThe Mail-In Coupon that inspired Haute Couture in Home Sewing - Vogue Patterns’ emphasis on couture fashion from Europe set it apart from other companies. - Over a century of fashion collaborations with iconic designers from around the world with straight off the runway looks. - Vogue Patterns became a coveted “cover” for fashion models, photographers, and designers. [V1979]( [V1979]( [V2003]( [V2003]( [V1966]( [V1966]( Simplicity Pattern CompanyHome Economics and Accessible Sewing Education - In 1934, Simplicity formed the Education Department to expand home sewing in schools. - Patterns featured clear instructions and simplified designs, catering to novice sewers. - Patterns were offered at 15 cents when first launched and made home sewing affordable. [S9846]( [S9464]( [S9464]( [S8654]( [S8654]( [S5628]( [S5628]( Eager For More? Learn more on the new Simplicity.com blog and A Stitch in Time! [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( [A STITCH IN TIME]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [TikTok]( [Simplicity.com]( is part of the Design Group family of brands. 5555 Glenridge Connector | Unit 300 | Atlanta, GA 30342 | 800-653-7301 Consumer Goods: [igdesigngroup-americas.com]( © 2024 IG Design Group Americas, Inc. | All Rights Reserved   [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact Us]( | [Unsubscribe](   This e-mail may be considered an advertising or promotional message.