Crafts & Hobbies - Fashion

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...

This book contains a vintage guide to making clothes for men, with information on tools, materials, different styles, fitting, cutting, and much more. With step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for the novice tailor, and would make for a worthy addition...

This vintage book contains an introductory guide to tailoring, including complete directions for drafting and pattern-making. With step-by-step instructions and many helpful tips, this volume is designed to introduce the beginner to dressmaking, and aims to walk the novice through the creation of a...

Learn to make fun, colorful, modern, on-trend earrings from polymer clay. In Polymer Clay Jewelry, Author Rachael Skidmore--owner of the popular online shop and social-media channels Made by Maeberry--takes a fresh, contemporary approach to this classic craft. Through her easy-to-follow photographic steps and clear...

This Fashion Coloring Book is part of a Street Style Coloring Book Collection and features the best looks from around the world seen on the Street or right outside major fashion shows. This second volume #2 contains beautifully detailed outfits, accessories, and hairstyles that...

Create Accurate Historical Costumes and Clothing for Theater and ReenactmentsSuccessful stage productions and engaging historical reenactments rely on effective costuming to sell their illusions. Choosing the correct design, shape, cut, and color of clothing worn by actors helps to establish a show's authenticity and...

Hip Hemp With Beads combines the age old craft with beautiful beads to please yet another generation with its collection of chokers, bracelets, pendants, necklaces and belts. You will find a range of styles including classic, natural, playful and eclectic. Whether it's enhancing a...

Bringing together the stunning complexity of traditional Shetland patterning and the raw natural beauty of Nordic landscapes.The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now,...

The best of Nina Granlund S ther's designs, drawing on awealth of traditional Norwegian patterning.Nina Granlund S ther--the best-selling author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway, and Knits from Around Norway--is a fan favorite of knitters worldwide for her attention to...

Through photographs of both iconic and individual styles, this book decodes celebrity fashion secrets and demonstrates how to effortlessly reproduce the showstopping looks. What are Kate Moss' sartorial obsessions? How does Gigi Hadid create fashion buzz? Which tricks does Gwyneth Paltrow use to stay...

A book of Super Duper Hat knitting patterns perfect for beginners. Easy to follow instructions with pictures of the finish projects. Easy quick knits that work up fast and have a big wow factor.Author: Evelyne NemcsokISBN-10: 1731067682ISBN-13: 9781731067685Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/06/2019Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Dress Design: An Account of Costume for Artists & Dressmaker by Talbot Hughes. The designing and making of Costume is a craft-sometimes artistic-with which we are all more or less concerned. It is also, in its own way, one of the living arts, that...

Product Details: 1) Big gorgeous pictures perfect for coloring book lovers. (Large format 8 10 inches.) 2) Premium matte cover finish. 3) Each coloring page is on one sheet. Printed one sided. 4) Perfect with your choice of coloring tools (Crayon, Gel Pens, Markers,...

Do you love coloring or know someone that does? Then this coloring book is for you, or it will make a great gift idea for your family and friends. Coloring is an excellent way to relax and unwind. Recent studies have shown that adult...

Cuddly animal lunch bags, pillowcases, pouches, and gift bags you can make in less than a day!Author: Mary LinkISBN-10: 1571204229ISBN-13: 9781571204226Publisher: C&T PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2007Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.42w x 0.16dNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

Explore the world of sock knitting with fun and fashionable designs for knitters of all experience levels.Author: Amy PalmerISBN-10: 1620335743ISBN-13: 9781620335741Publisher: Interweave PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2013Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 10.60h x 7.80w x 0.30d

Curated ClosetAre You Ready To Makeover Your Wardrobe?If So You've Come To The Right Place MAKEOVER YOUR WARDROBE & CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE PERSONAL STYLEHere's A Preview Of What This Curated Closet Book Contains... An Intro To The Curated Wardrobe Principles Of A Curated...

What if your morning hair routine took just a matter of seconds? What if you could walk out of the door in the morning feeling great; confident that you look wonderful?What would it be like to get compliments and eager questions of 'Can you...

FashionYour Fashion Guide on How to Dress Up With Style and Look Gorgeous EverydayWhen you rise in the morning, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Well, some of the things may include, I need coffee, time to work out, breakfast,...

Knitting paper is used to design knitting charts for new patterns. Our grid uses rectangular spaces rather than square to reflect the actual shape of knitting stitches.Author: Castles in the Air JournalsISBN-10: 109187686XISBN-13: 9781091876866Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/28/2019Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w...

Since I was six years old, I had to put my hair up in a bun with pins for dance class. The pins would always fall out on to the floor when I danced. When I was 12, I designed a way to put...

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand sewing patterns for the making of home accessories. Including such items as a 'Soldier-Boy Egg-Cup' and a 'Cooking Apron with Mitts', it provides some wonderful additions for the home, and is also a fantastic source...

Every aspect of sewing tailored seams and plackets is included in this handy volume. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams, photographs and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its...

This compact volume is a complete and handy guide to cutting gentlemen's clothing, including tips for trousers, vests, coats, and more. Gentlemen's Garment Cutting is Percival Thickett's pattern-making book for men's clothing. The complete guide features extensive illustrations, including black-and-white diagrams, photographs, and drawings....

All manner of dressmaking projects for children's garments can be found in this volume, which is extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for...

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.Author: Bonnie V. GoodmanISBN-10: 1447402022ISBN-13: 9781447402022Publisher:...

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.Author: Doris AndersonISBN-10: 1447401530ISBN-13: 9781447401537Publisher: Dickens...

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447401484ISBN-13: 9781447401483Publisher: Hadamard PressLanguage:...

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.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447401433ISBN-13: 9781447401438Publisher: Grant PressLanguage:...

This vintage book contains a complete handbook of sewing, with information on all aspects ranging from altering patterns to fastening buttons. Written in plain language and full of helpful tips, "The Complete Book of Sewing" constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in...

Mary Brooks Picken founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An expert on fashion, Picken is an authority on dress, fabric, design, and sewing. She taught "Economics of Fashion" at Columbia University and was one of the five founding...

This antique text contains a comprehensive step by step guide to the designing and making of hats for young girls and children. A wonderful handbook complete with a plethora of helpful diagrams, photographs, and illustrations, 'Millinery for Misses and Children' is a great guide...

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.Author: Sarah Ewell KrolikISBN-10: 1408611465ISBN-13: 9781408611463Publisher:...

If you are seeking a permanent solution to your hair problems, then Secret of Healthy Hair is for you!Hair problems are something that everyone experiences at some point. They can severely hurt one's self-confidence.What you eat, how you feel and how well you take...

A stunning work on contemporary fashion spectacles, showcasing the most innovative, creative, and artistic high-fashion runway shows of the last twenty years. In recent years, as fashion shows have become a part of our collective imagination and an important part of contemporary culture, blockbuster...

This book comprehensively showcases sneakers through time from early Air Jordans, the original Air Force 1, and Adidas Superstars to iconic contemporary designs by pop culture figures like Kanye West and cool fashion designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Martin Margiela--a visual history of the...

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...

The first volume of six comprising all aspects of patternmaking for womenswear, this book is a comprehensive approach to the fundamentals of flat-pattern drafting for skirts in all their variations and forms.This book contains the perfect method for creating skirts, explained in a simple,...

15 cute crochet projects for the little ones in your life Have you ever had an itch to crochet anything as soon as a baby arrives in your life? Head to Toe Crochet contains bright, modern patterns using simple stitches. Suitable for beginners or...

This book is packed with sewing illustrations and techniques to provide bustles on the wedding gown trains. Don't be caught with dragging around your wedding gown train on your wedding day Use one or a combination of these techniques to pull up the train...

Author: Heather AudinISBN-10: 1785000519ISBN-13: 9781785000515Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2016Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.20w x 0.40d

Icelandic patternwork has always been popular in the knitting world and now so more than ever! Icelandic Knits features 8 trending Finnish knitwear designers and featuring their own interpretations of the famous lopapeysa sweater. The designs include a mix of the more traditional as...

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet. In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women's clothing will learn how to: - Avoid overpaying- Sort trash from...

In Putting on the Dog, Melissa Kwasny explores the age-old relationship between humans and the animals that have provided us with our clothing: leather, wool, silk, feathers, pearls, and fur. From silkworms grown on plantations in Japan and mink farms off Denmark's western coast...

A translation of a book published in Germany in 2004, this book includes knitting patterns for traditional-style Guernsey, Jersey, and Filey fishermen's sweaters, as well as how to adapt the textural motifs from these sweaters to modern garments.Author: Sabine DomnickISBN-10: 0892726881ISBN-13: 9780892726882Publisher: Down East...

Striking designs based on the traditional sweaters worn by Scandinavian fishermen reinvented for the modern knitter.Three hundred years ago, Norwegian fishermen went to sea no matter the wind or weather--and they needed warm, comfortable, durable sweaters to protect them from the cold while they...

This updated second edition of The Granny Square Book offers crocheters at all skill levels even more to love about granny squares--featuring 25 brand new squares, and 25 all-new projects. Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and...

Cosplay builds to suit your personal style Reflect your personality through larger-than-life cosplay that pairs fashion and function. Wellington-based costume designer Sanit Klamchanuan, a contractor with Weta Workshop, teaches you to build cosplay from scratch or remix popular characters. Follow Sanit's complete design process...

The Fashion Design sketchbook for women has over 80 pre-made templates of fashion pose for women that lets you sketch and record designs effectively, regardless of your fashion drawing expertise; It includes a step by step guide to help you with your design process.It...

Not only is a curated closet a way to focus on your personal style, it will also save you money and prep time each morning, and it'll have less impact on the environment. So what exactly is a curated closet? A curated closet consists...