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Learn how to customize your clothes--designing new pattern shapes, style lines, and fashion details with Sara Alm's easy-to-follow instruction! In Sara Alm's Designing Clothes with the Flat Pattern Method, sewers learn a technique that opens up myriad possibilities for making one-of-a-kind garments. By using basic pattern blocks called slopers, Alm shows sewers how to design new shapes, style lines, and fashion details--creating patterns for nearly...
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This antique book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of hats. This text was written for those who need a guide in technique when preparing for an examination, such as those of the City and Guilds of London Institute as well as for those interested in the trade as a whole. Covering most of the basic technique in an accessible and comprehensive fashion, this book is a great resource for beginners and students of the craft, and constitutes...
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From the Audrey to the Paris, the Top Down, or the Easy Breezy, there are 50 scarf styles in this book for any occasion or mood. Jaunty illustrations break down each step so stylistas can wrap, loop, and get out the door looking perfectly polished. Teens, young professionals, and moms alike will love playing around with the looks, including unexpected belts, sarongs, and topknots.
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Would you like to learn the art of making shoes by hand? Do you want to learn at your own pace how some of the finest shoes are built?NOW YOU CAN!This manual serves as a quick guide for anyone desiring to become a professional footwear designer – without having served as an apprentice at a master's workshop. With this guidebook, you can become a designer despite not having attended a design school.Once you have acquired a copy, it walks you through...
66) The Hand-Book of Millinery - Comprised in a Series of Lessons for the Formation of Bonnets, Capot
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Originally published in 1847, this classic book offers a wealth of information on the subject of millinery. There are thirteen chapters on a wide variety of hats and design techniques, plus an added essay on the making of corsets. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a interest in millinery. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely...
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The first-ever book celebrating black models, filled with revealing essays, interviews, and stunning photographs.
To date, there has never been a book devoted exclusively to black models. Supreme Models fills that void, paying tribute to black models past and present: from the first to be featured in catalogs and on magazine covers, like Iman, Beverly Johnson, and Donyale Luna, to the supermodels who reigned in the nineties-Tyra Banks and Naomi...
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In this illustrated sewing guide, the celebrated designer shares twelve new patterns with loads of variations for stylish bags of all kinds.
With the patterns in Amy Butler's Style Stitches, you can create everything from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses. Each project is designed with Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail. She also includes easy-to-follow instructions for altering dimensions,...
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Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly.... Each of these women had an influential take on the most classic wardrobe staple of all: the Little Black Dress. In this chic sewing book, patternmaker Dolin Bliss O'Shea pulls inspiration from famous LBDs throughout history-including Mary Quant's mod mini, a classic wrap dress worn by Liza Minelli, Princess Diana's smart A-line, and more, and offers patterns for reinterpreted versions that are perfectly...
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The fourth book in Kate spade new York's successful series, SHE: muses, visionaries and madcap heroines invites readers back into a way of living that is singularly joyous, distinctly feminine, and wildly interesting. To the New York-based brand, the most exciting and vibrant women in America are the ones who stand out from the crowd.
Paying tribute to revered activists like Gloria Steinem and Shirley Chisholm, classic fictional characters like...
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El contenido de este libro electrónico sobre prendas y accesorios para damas se organiza en 15 capítulos de aproximadamente 500 a 600 palabras cada uno.
Espero que les interese a quienes gustan de la moda y la ropa.
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The latest installment in our popular Design Collective series features over 25 hat projects from contemporary designers all over the world, each hand-selected for their freshly sewn flair and skilled millinery work. Ladies and gents, boys and girls . . . what will you tip from the top of your head? A bonnet, a cap, a cloche, a tam? Projects include other adornments for your crown, such as headbands, fascinators, and scarves. From playful to practical,...
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Dressing is an important aspect of one's persona and typically it all boils down to how well you understand your body. If we dig deeper, it means do you know your body type and what clothes you pick from the stores. In my career as a fashion consultant at a major fashion house, I have seen women queuing up to get the latest designer clothes which are in vogue without paying attention to whether it fits well or does it even go with your body type....
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Men and Style reaches beyond standard 'what to wear' advice: It is equal parts style guide and intriguing conversation about the masculine identity within the world of fashion. David Coggins explores the history of men's style and learns from some of the most notable tastemakers in the industry and beyond. Its essays and interviews discuss the lessons men learned from their fathers, the mistakes they made as young men, and how they emerged to become...
75) Prabal Gurung
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The first monograph on fashion designer Prabal Gurung, packed with stories, design inspiration, and never-before-seen photographs.
In February 2017, Prabal Gurung ended his show with a parade of feminist tees featuring phrases like "This Is What a Feminist Looks Like," "Voices for Choices," and "We Will Not Be Silenced." A year later, his collection took inspiration from two female-dominated Asian cultures.
Activism is built into designer Gurung's...
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This versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large weekender-perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements)! Play with 2 different colors of kraft-tex and customize the interchangeable band with outside zipper pockets, inside passport pockets, and even knitting needle holders! Or, add elastic straps and use the band by itself to carry your yoga mat or picnic blanket. The clever zipper treatment allows...
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This vintage book presents a comprehensive history of footwear, exploring the fashions of the Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians, Greeks, and Romans; as well as the styles in Europe from the middle ages to the nineteenth century. With detailed descriptions, historical information, and fantastic illustrations, "The Book of the Feet" will appeal to those with an interest in historical fashion and the evolution and development of footwear. Contents include:...
78) Singer
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Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition is the essential one-stop reference every sewer needs. Step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photos and diagrams make it easy to understand sewing fundamentals and more advanced techniques for fashion and home décor projects.
Discover the mysteries of your sewing machine! Learn ways to get the most out of your machine and attachments, the best tools to use, and how to sew with a variety...
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Expand your costume-making skills and go from beginner to confident maker! Picking up where Creative Cosplay left off, this new volume prepares costume enthusiasts to create out-of-this-world effects from head to toe! Cosplayers of all experience levels have much to gain from Amanda's expertise as a national cosplay competition winner and judge. Learn the basics of making an original costume pattern, using prosthetics and latex, and customizing...
80) First Steps In Dressmaking - Essential Stitches And Seams, Easy Garment Making, Individualizing T
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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