Crafts & Hobbies - Fashion

A fantastic collection of animal hats to knit, ranging from cute and cuddly to wild and wooly. Everyone loves wearing something featuring their favorite animal, and there are 35 designs to choose from here. Hats for tiny babies include Buzzy Bee, Tweet the Robin...

A bespoke hat, designed with a particular event in mind, is something that many people long for but often feel is price prohibitive. In this fabulous new book, couture milliners, Lomax & Skinner, show that this need not be the case. clear and comprehensive...

If you're a sewer or a quilter, then the chances are good that you've got a collection of scrap fabric sitting in your home somewhere that you just can't bear to throw away. With Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses, you won't have to The...

Do you have a desire for high fashion looks, but lack the budget to shop in expensive stores? Are you interested in redecorating your home, but need to find great pieces for low prices? Do you simply love the excitement of a great deal?...

Design and sew your own fabulously stylish skirts. In this fun guide, Nicole Smith shows you how to draft a pattern for a custom fit and shape it into one of four basic silhouettes: wrap, straight, flared, and high-waisted. Each skirt can then be...

Get Started: Crochet teaches beginners basic stitches and shows how to start crocheting with 20 easy projects, including hats, blankets, and baby clothes. Perfect for beginners who want to learn a new craft, DK's Get Started: Crochet takes a "do and learn" approach by...

This is a book for the budding milliner who wants to make bridal headdresses. From the beginner to the more advanced, this book takes you from the question of which wires to use all the way to constructing bases and advanced decorative techniques. With...

Although Edwardian-era clothing remains popular among fashion enthusiasts, there are very few books focusing on styles of the early 1900s. This compilation bridges that gap with dozens of authentic images from the period, selected from 1906 editions of Harper's Bazar. Since its first publication...

Two willowy paper dolls model a wardrobe of imaginative costumes made from leaves, flowers, and vines. Fifteen pages of stunning outfits feature form-fitting sheath dresses as well as gowns with billowing skirts, all of them festooned with colorful roses, irises, tulips, and other blossoms....

Hekima Hapa and Lesley Ware's Black Girls Sew supplies tools, builds skills, and offers encouragement to help young sewists create a powerful sense of self and style. Black Girls Sew is a nonprofit organization built on strong messaging: Teach and empower young girls to...

Full-figured women who love to crochet will rejoice in this fun, fresh, and pretty new book, Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter. Instead of making adjustments to "average-size' patterns, this exciting guide celebrates larger women with 25 original crochet patterns designed...

This new edition of a popular tailoring guide is double in size, adds color photography, and features new and speedier techniques that embrace fusible interfacing and an all-machine-sewn lining technique used in ready-to-wear. More than 700 photos and illustrations accompany instructions detailed enough to...

Eight techniques, sixteen patterns--infinite combinations, and endless inspiration!Vivian H xbro, the knitting expert behind Traditional Danish Sweaters, is back with a brand-new collection of basic pattern figures--but don't let their simplicity fool you! Stripes, squares, triangles, angles, stairs, chevrons, circles, and shells are some...

High fashion unquestionably goes hand-in-hand with sartorial and stylistic perfection. A driving force behind the entire fashion and garment industry, it represents the search for new solutions concerning fabrics, style, or patterns. In this context, the patternmaker is an essential figure, bringing the stylist's...

My First Sewing Machine 2 is the perfect follow-on book for young stitchers who have already used Alison McNicol's first 'My First Sewing Machine Book' or have already learned to use their sewing machine. This is the perfect book - for those who are...

This One-Yard Wonders collection organizes projects by fabric type so that you can make the most of each cloth's unique characteristics. Find the best uses for all your different fabrics as you learn to use stretchy jersey knits for a ruffle scarf, lightweight cotton...

From Mary Quant to Mods and Rockers, this is a colorful illustrated history of the most revolutionary decade for British fashion in the twentieth century: the 1960s. Perhaps more so than any other decade, the Sixties had the broadest impact on the twentieth century...

Expert bag designer, Mrs H, has created a collection of the latest bag making techniques and 8 full-size bag patterns, based on her popular weekend bag making retreats. This collection of bag making techniques will teach you how to sew better bags. Learn all...

5629 Make in a Weekend Shawls: Need a quick shawl to make a fashion statement or to wrap someone special in your prayers and friendship? You're sure to find a design that's just right in this creative crochet collection. The 12 designs offer a...

For every lonely skein there is a perfect small pattern. In this compilation by Judith Durant, knitwear designers from across the United States offer their favorite little projects -- each designed to use just one ball of yarn. Hats, scarves, bags, shawls, mittens, pillows,...

If you're like most knitters, you have lonely skeins of yarn in your closet -- casualties of projects discarded mid-row or leftovers from long-completed pieces. Offering 101 charming designs that use just a single skein of yarn, Judith Durant shows you how to turn...

Beaded wrist warmers are a vital, beloved, and beautiful part of Lithuanian traditional costume. That's how Irena Filomena Juskiene discovered them: As a member of a group of artists dedicated to classic Lithuanian dance and music, she wore them during performances. When she decided...

Are you stuck in a rut and in despair over your untidy closet? Do you want your clothes to show you off to your best advantage? Do you lack motivation and know-how? Are you crying out for a helping hand? Marie-Anne Lecoeur is the...

These beautifully designed crocheted hats are just the thing for getting you noticed on a cold winter's day. There are 15 easy projects, from beanies to berets, all clearly presented and beautifully photographed. Even those with no previous crocheting experience will be whipping up...

From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master knitter Lisa Hoffman comes Faerie Knitting, a magical melding of words and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where imagination becomes creation. The magic of storytelling and the magic of...

Wearable prints are not only a decorative art form but also the product of a range of complex industrial processes and an economically important commodity. But when did textile printing originate, and how can we identify the fabrics, inks, dyes, and printing processes used...

Alabama Studio Sewing + Design is an invaluable reference for any woman who has dreamed of creating her own gorgeous handmade wardrobe. In this follow-up to Alabama Stitch Book and Alabama Studio Style, author Natalie Chanin presents all of the stenciling, hand-stitching, and beadｬing...

If you are looking for Fashion Coloring, this book is Beautiful and fun Fashion Design with Women's Clothing Style Coloring Book. interiorFashion Coloring Book 95 Pages-48 Pages Fashion Coloring PagesClick the Buy NowAuthor: Lucy CharmISBN-10: 8640146063ISBN-13: 9798640146066Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2020Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize:...

Do You Love The Day Of The Dead, Dia De Los Muertos & Sugar Skulls? Did you know that flowers, butterflies and skulls are typically used as symbols during the celebration of the day of the dead...? Curioius, rights? This Sugar Skull Sketch book...

These are the styles that made the Twenties roar Thirty-one gracefully rendered and historically accurate images recapture the era's fashions, depicting flappers ― and the occasional sheik ― in all their beaded, sequined, and glittering glory. Pages are perforated and printed on one side...

BEAUTIFUL BRAIDS FOR ANY OCCASION Your hair is your best accessory. Learn how to dress it up with these creative, exciting styles - Looped Accent Braid- Pull-Through Ponytail- Corset Braid- Four-Strand Braid- Mixed Crown Braid- Uneven Center Braid- And moreAuthor: Abby SmithISBN-10: 1612437281ISBN-13: 9781612437286Publisher:...

This grayscale vintage coloring book for adults was inspired by authentic images from the past long gone. Big size of 8.5x11" and printed one side only to prevent bleed-trough. Grayscale coloring inspired by vintage images Coloring is great for relaxation Single sided pages of...

Sew 15 fabulous outfits for all types of Barbie dolls and 5 for Ken with easy-to-stitch full-size patterns included. Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 15 stylish outfits and 5 amazing outfits for Ken For Barbie, there are outfits for shopping and gardening as...

Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from...

A cuddly kitty cat...a sweet panda with distinct black and white spots...a cute little rabbit with floppy ears. No, you're not visiting a petting zoo--these are some of the adorable animal hats you can learn to knit with Animal Hats Featuring patterns for 15...

From the author of the bestselling The Bag Making Bible comes an outstanding collection of 12 inspiring bags for you to make at home. Lisa Lam of U-Handbag.com brings you a stunning collection of sewing patterns to make your own bags. The book features...

Pattern Design: Fundamentals is for beginners to the field of fashion design as well as self-guided learners. Pattern Design: Fundamentals covers the basics of pattern making, terminology and drafting concepts. This book is different than all other drafting books of its kind. This drafting...

In How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie Don McCunn draws on a decade's experience teaching online classes, this compendium of pattern making and sewing instructions provides instructions for making five kinds of bras - conventional, bikini, bandeau, bust sling, and athletic - as...

This perfectly portable coloring book is for anyone who loves to shop -- and who doesn't! Whenever the mood to get creative strikes, adult colorists can visit a hat store, toy store, bath and beauty shop, florist, candy store, and dozens of other delightful...

25 sewing projects for boys, ages newborn to 8-years-oldFrom sporty to dapper to whimsical, Sewing For Boys: 24 Sewing Projects to Create a Handmade Wardrobe shows you how to create an entire handmade wardrobe for all types of boys, ages newborn to 8-years-old. The...

From the author of the bestselling The Bag Making Bible comes an outstanding collection of 12 inspiring bags for you to make at home. Lisa Lam of U-Handbag.com brings you a stunning collection of sewing patterns to make your own bags. The book features...

Wear Vintage Now is a book for everyone who loves women's vintage fashion, but could use more knowledge--and encouragement--to wear and collect it well. Learn how to choose vintage items that fit, how to start with winning pieces and add on as you gain...

This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers -- each using just a single skein of yarn From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you'll find the perfect wearable for every child and every...

From daypacks for hiking to everyday grocery totes, bags are an essential accessory for life on the go. In this inspiring guide, Lexie Barnes shows you how to create handmade bags that provide customized functionality while showcasing your own personal style. With step-by-step instructions...

Sewing is both a practical and a passionate pursuit, and Sandra Betzina's enthusiasm for sewing has won her a loyal following. Now Betzina has taken her energy, talent, and expertise and put them into one vibrant volume: Power Sewing Step-by-Step. This book is fully...

Fashion Coloring Book For Girls Fashion Coloring Books For Girls is sure to get girls feeling red-carpet ready. Filled with beautiful pictures to create and colour, girls can put their own stamp on all kinds of outfits - from stunning street fashion to cool...

Color a dazzling array of modern and vintage styles These original interpretations of classic and contemporary fashions offer an exciting and imaginative array of styles to color. Printed horizontally, the 55 glamorous images include complete outfits, models in the latest trends, and collage-style artwork...

What makes this book special is that it has patterns with stitch marks at the end of the book. Leather is usually sewn after piercing holes for stitching, which means that punching the holes is the most important part. If the number of holes...

Inspired by a popular PBS series, this collection features two dolls and 30 sumptuously detailed outfits from 1910 to the 1920s era. The opulent wardrobe of original, historically accurate designs includes ensembles for a cricket match and a flower show, a walk in the...

Resin craft is a great way to make beautiful items for your home and gifts for yourself or others. Hazel Oliver is the name behind Badger & Birch, whose eco-friendly practices include using solvent free and non-toxic resin, and incorporating natural waste such as...