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81) 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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A whole wardrobe in a book.
Imagine a pattern. A pattern for a simple skirt. Let's call it "The Skirt." Now, imagine that this pattern is magic-it not only yields one stylish skirt, but in fact can be used to make six stylish skirts. By following different markers on the pattern, "The Skirt" can be: 1) an A-line skirt; 2) a maxi skirt; 3) a flirty pleated hem skirt; 4) a smart-looking pencil-wrap skirt; 5) a flared bias skirt; 6) a ruffled mini.
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Fashion Manifesto will forever change your relationship to clothes and fashion. Refuse to be a fashion slave and start thinking creatively about your own outfit! Renew your wardrobe and your style, but without having to shop! Master the seven essential fashion rules for streamlining your closet and explore over fifty different ways to reinvent garments.
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From a modern-day Carrie Bradshaw comes an insider's guide to making it in the fashion industry.
From a young age, fashion editor, stylist, and writer Caroline Vazzana knew the fashion industry was where she belonged-but gaining access to the amazing and mysterious world of fashion in the city that never sleeps takes countless hours of hard work and dedication. After making it to some of fashion's biggest publications, Caroline's finally pulling...
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Extrait: "Il importe au chapelier intelligent et délicat d'avoir des appréciateurs éclairés rendant justice à son mérite et dont les rapports soient faciles et agréables. Par ces motifs, je tâcherai, dans cet opuscule, de faire comprendre aux consommateurs les règles qui doivent les guider dans leurs achats. Je passerai en revue toutes les exigences ainsi que les plaintes qui surviennent journellement dans la chapellerie".
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In this book, shoe enthusiast Hal Peterson takes an in-depth look at the history, significance, and magic of "Chucks." Originally a rubber shoe company, Converse rolled out the canvas All Star in 1917, nicknamed "Chucks" for the basketball Hall-of-Famer, Charles "Chuck" Taylor, who was a lifelong promoter. The shoe quickly became a phenomenon that has lasted for nearly a century with a fanbase that has varied greatly. Though they have a simple, classic...
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In today's rapidly changing world, becoming a model is very lucrative. Discover in thos book: -Who is a model? -10 things all models are expected to you The basic educational requirement -10 tips on becoming an Influential model -10 ways to make money as a Model - Many more....
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Devil wears Prada volume 1
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A small-town girl fresh out of an Ivy League college lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine, but wonders if the glamorous perks are worth working for the editor from hell.
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They're often behind the scenes, letting their work take center stage. But now Nathan Williams, founder and creative director of Kinfolk magazine and author of “The Kinfolk Table”, “The Kinfolk Home”, and “The Kinfolk Entrepreneur”-with over 250,000 copies in print combined-brings more than 90 of the most iconic and influential creative directors into the spotlight.
In “The Eye”, we meet fashion designers like Claire Waight Keller...
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Fair Isle knitting, has a timeless appeal, and is, celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colors in each row, you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and bestselling author, Monica Russel, teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colorwork technique and provides all the inspiration you...
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From choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a shirt, tie, and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet, how many of us just throw on, well, whatever each morning? How many understand the subtleties of selecting the right pair of socks or the most compatible patterns of our various garments-much less the history, imperatives, and importance of our choices?
In “True Style”, acclaimed fashion expert G....
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kate spade new york: places to go, people to see focuses on the how, where and why of travel through the lens of the always-inspired kate spade new york girl. This new volume features vibrant photography, old-world glamour, a dash of charm and inspirational quotes, tips and words of wisdom that every kate spade new york girl should know. kate spade new york: places to go, people to see showcases chic destinations such as Paris, New York City, the...
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Discover the secrets to sewing a stylish wardrobe with staying power! This spirited guide walks you through thirty timeless garments to make for yourself, including a must-have button-up shirt, tailored trousers, a flattering A-line dress, and the indispensable modern classic pencil skirt. With a conversational narrative, the authors have, created an engaging, informative guide to sewing by tracing the origins of each garment, along with styling and...
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A stunning anthology of the work of visionary stylist Lori Goldstein, whose interpretations of fashion and beauty have produced some of the most groundbreaking and iconic images in fashion and popular culture.
Lori Goldstein: Style Is Instinct publishes for the first time in book form the work of one of the world's most highly regarded stylists. With a foreword by Steven Meisel, it features more than eighty astounding images that she created in...
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What are the benefits of jewelry making Jewelry making is a lovely way to pass the time, and it is also a good choice when you want to foster a sense of creativity within yourself. People have worn jewelry since ancient time for the sake of beauty, religion, status and more, and as you make your own pieces, it is very easy for you to imbue them with your own personal meaning. Jewelry making allows to make rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants that...
97) The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion: The Essential Guide from the World's Most Famous Fabric Store
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"Designers, we're going to Mood!"
More than 10 years ago, Tim Gunn and Project Runway introduced millions of viewers to New York's ultimate fabric mecca, Mood Fabrics. Now, the experts behind this fabric power- house bring their fabric and fashion know-how-plus their behind-the-scenes stories-to the sewing public. The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion is the ultimate guide for home-sewers, fashion students, aspiring designers, and Project Runway...
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A top knitwear designer offers thirty-five retro-inspired patterns that put a new spin on fashion's timeless trends. In fashion, one day you're in, the next day you're out . . . and the day after that, you're back in again. Designers are always referring to fashion's rich history as they imagine its present and future, and retro looks remain ever-fresh as they are renewed-and restyled-for the next generation of wearers. That's precisely what top knitwear...
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Women who love to knit are determined to find time to practice their craft, despite the many roles they fulfill throughout the day. They knit while traveling or commuting, while waiting for their kids, while socializing. Times like these call for projects that are easily transportable and have stitch patterns that are simple to memorize. Véronik Avery has created 30 such projects for Knitting 24/7, a collection of stylish clothing and accessories...
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In Knitted Socks East and West, author Judy Sumner compares knitting a sock to writing a haiku: both challenge you to create something beautiful and original within a sparse, strict format. In this, her first book, she recounts how she came to study hundreds of exquisite Japanese stitch patters and then apply her new knowledge to the sock designs showcased here. Whether short or long, fine or bulky, simple or complex, each of the 30 designs in Knitted...
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