Crafts & Hobbies - Fashion

All over the world, people get dressed, mostly for the same reasons. Why, then, do we look so different from each other? The answers lie in the constellations of factors that contribute to the human condition, from climate to conformity, gender expression to race...

Are you an aspiring Fashion Designer fired up to start sketching your unique designs? Are you worried about figure drawing and struggling to know where and how to get started? PROJECT FASHION: FASHION ILLUSTRATION - Drawing Techniques by Mila Markle will help you get...

Smocking made simple! 20 stitch patterns to create next-level cosplay Learn the art of smocking from award-winning costume designer Maggie Hofmann! With step-by-step instructions for 20 American and English smocking techniques, cosplayers can incorporate 3D textures, historical accents, and special effects like fish scales...

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: Frances F. MauckISBN-10: 1447401255ISBN-13: 9781447401254Publisher:...

Textiles connect a variety of practices and traditions, ranging from the refined couture garments of Parisian fashion to the high-tech filaments strong enough to hoist a satellite into space. High-performance fabrics are being reconceived as immersive webs, structural networks and information exchanges, and their...

Zero Waste Fashion Design combines practical examples, flat patterns and more than 20 exercises to help you incorporate this sustainable technique into your portfolio. There are also beautifully illustrated interviews with innovative designers, including Richard Lindgvist, Mary Beth Bentaha and Daniel Desanto to show...

ART OF TATTOO FOR BEGINNERSEverything you need to know Before Marking Your Body (Tattoo).Body adornments like tattoos and piercings date back thousands of years. Today people need to be made more aware of the heightened risks associated with getting tattoos in potentially unsterile settings....

Drawing Fashion is an introduction to drawing the proportions of the female fashion figure. Our models are size inclusive and cover the ever-changing fashion industry. Fashion is created for all sizes and shapes. Drawing Fashion follows that principle, focusing on the fashion figure and...

131 illustration, 40 in color. Trim 9 1/2 x 12 1/2. Quality paper with cover flaps.Author: Anne TyrrellISBN-10: 0896762637ISBN-13: 9780896762633Publisher: Costume & Fashion Press/Quite Specific MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2010Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 12.00h x 9.40w x 0.50dReview Citation(s): Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg....

"One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others." --Alexander McQueenWith a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine--as well as a legacy as one...

This book contains a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to designing and making a turban. Easy to digest and aimed at the beginner, this guide is perfect for the amateur milliner and constitutes a must-read for anyone intent on handcrafting turbans. The information contained herein is...

'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' - Davina McCall Trinny has one goal - to give everyone the tools they need to feel their best. FEARLESS is a collection of everything Trinny has learnt...

This compendium contains a wealth of information about fashion design and illustration that will prove of much interest to today's sewing enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Designing and Planning Clothes; Designing and Decorating Clothes; Dress Decoration and...

For anyone interested in fashion design or sewing, George Weant's book is an essential resource. With detailed instructions and illustrations, this book guides readers through the process of creating custom dress forms that accurately capture the measurements of an individual's body. Whether for personal...

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO TATTINGA detailed guide on the terms, tools, tips, steps and stitches of tatting for beginnersTatting is an ancient weaving method that involves repeatedly creating loops and tying knots in a length of thread.Tatting is a technique used to make a particular...

Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch returns to her roots with a fresh look at fashion classics--how they were made then, and how modern day sewists can re-create them now--in Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio. Gretchen Hirsch, aka "Gertie," returns to her roots with a dive...

From Anna Wintour to Vivian Westwood, Tom Ford to Calvin Klein, Fashion Legends Alphabet has the A to Z of glamorous global fashion icons all stitched up. Stylishly illustrated, smartly written, this book will educate and impassion your little fashionista.Author: Beck FeinerISBN-10: 0648261638ISBN-13: 9780648261636Publisher:...

What could be more fun to make than cute and cuddly crochet toys?Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted Animals with these new patterns.Crochet Amigurumi Baby Animals, gives you easy-to-follow patterns so that you can quickly create the cutest amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed...

This comprehensive guide to pattern making teaches the fundamentals of creating custom patterns. Barrows covers everything from basic pattern blocks to advanced pattern making techniques. With clear instructions and detailed illustrations, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in fashion design or tailoring.This...

This detailed and well-illustrated work on leathercraft and its techniques was first published in the 1940s and provides an instructional and informative guide to leatherwork as a craft and an art, written in a candid and personal style. Contents include: foreword - introduction -...

This compendium contains a wealth of information about fashion design and illustration that will prove of much interest to today's sewing enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. Contents Include: Tailoring for Women; Modern Tailoring for Women; Ladies' Cutting Made Easy;...

Glamoury is a system of beauty based upon the four elements. In Glamoury, the letters in your name correspond to a number. The pattern of sound these numbers make is your frequency. When you match your personal frequency to the colors, shapes, and textures...

The best garments in your closet are ones you want to wear over and over again. Clothing should make you feel comfortable and confident and reflects who you are as a person. Sew Your Own Scandi Wardrobewill show you how you can sew your...

Today's dressmaker will find this collection contains a wealth of practical information that is still useful today. 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...

"From the practical to the whimsical, these cute items are perfect for gifts and for new and weekend knitters. Also great for readers looking for a fresh way to keep their baby's head warm this winter." Library Journal Hats are a timeless must-have baby...

Sassy totes with major purse-onality!With all they do for us, don't purses deserve to have a little fun? Sew 6 easy bags for your everyday life, each featuring an adorable 8" paper-pieced block. Add an airplane pocket to your travel bag or a fancy...

This is a first-ever examination of many long-term professional partnerships that have shaped the fashion world. A beautifully designed volume, Fashion Together showcases the vision and synergism of these talented teams to both fashion connoisseurs and anyone interested in creative collaboration. An exclusive look...

Glamoury is a system of beauty based upon the four elements. In Glamoury, the letters in your name correspond to a number. The pattern of sound these numbers make is your frequency. When you match your personal frequency to the colors, shapes, and textures...

Short layered hairstyles are quite popular in the fashion and beauty industries right now! They might be sassy, sexy, sweet, or fashionable! This post will offer you an inside peek at 80 distinct types of short textured hairstyles that are now popular on the...

Discover how YOU can dress like the world's chicest women and create countless outfits from less than 50 clothing itemsFrench ChicDid you know that French women look on average 7 years younger than British women? Have you ever wondered "how do they do it?"....

Discover how to create countless outfits from less than 50 clothing itemsHave you ever tried to search for the right outfit in a hurry? Imagine being late for an appointment. You open your wardrobe and always feel overwhelmed by the number of items. Unless...

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: Ida Riley DuncanISBN-10: 1447400623ISBN-13: 9781447400622Publisher:...

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: Anna L. HirdISBN-10: 1408632497ISBN-13: 9781408632499Publisher:...

A novice can pick checked cotton texture since there is now a rule to assist you with get-together the texture equally. I expect that you don't have a pleater. It would be challenging to work with a weave or velvet texture for your most...

This book on patternmaking for menswear provides first-class guidance on illustration, making it a handy tool for designers, students and advanced hobbyists.In this volume on men's clothing, part of our series on fashion patternmaking techniques by renowned author and designer Antonio Donnanno, readers will...

Learning to sew your own clothes can be utterly life changing. Forget squeezing into ill-fitting garments which aren't to your taste, or struggling to find anything in your size - once you can sew, you can make a whole closet of clothes, in any...

Now featuring new instructions, new illustrations, and new information, The Principles of Knitting--beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years--finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for! A treasured guide beloved by knitters everywhere, the classic...

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: Sylvia K. MagerISBN-10: 1447400534ISBN-13: 9781447400530Publisher:...

It's time to get crafty! Join internationally renowned artist and content creator Lucia Mallea on a fun and colorful crafting journey through 24 stylish projects. From stunning paper flowers and cheerful party decorations to DIY home d馗or and even stylish fashion accessories, readers will...

- What is an earthquake gown? - Who wore eelskin masher trousers? - What did the word "dudes" mean in the 16th century? A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental...

An exploration of the many issues and debates that surround the idea of luxury. The idea of luxury has secured a place in contemporary Western culture and the term has now joined common parlance in both established and emerging economies. Crafting Luxury explores contentious...

Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier, is a classic three-volume work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.Extremely well illustrated with photographs, many helpful diagrams, and detailed instructions for...

Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic. You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style...

Zero Waste Patterns offers a modern approach to sustainable sewing. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste and make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments. Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. You use a...

We all have that favorite pair of jeans - no matter how baggy or worn they might become. In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and the joy of mending.In...

When Daisy Braid started sewing, patterns were out of her budget so she just started DIYing! Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy is a colorful, size-inclusive and inspiring book for sewers of all stages and abilities, beginners included. It includes guides on everything you...

Travel back to a time of blazers, shoulder pads, leggings, and lace as you color this spectacular array of 1980s fashions. Beautifully detailed outfits for casual to formal occasions await your artistic touch in these nostalgic coloring pages. And the 31 retro illustrations reveal...

This accessible beginner's guide covers everything you need to know to start knitting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions. Want to learn how to knit but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Knitting for Beginners, adapted from Carri Hammet's best-selling Knitting 101,...

Comfortable, flattering pants can be challenging to make - but they're wonderful to wear. In this book, David Coffin provides his inventive, sure-fire methods for getting it right.With his characteristic precision and straight talk - and with the help of photographs, drawings, and exclusive...

Stripes is a beautiful collection of 20 striped knitwear projects from leading designer Veera V舁im臾i and knitting experts Laine, exploring the world's favorite pattern. For years, Veera V舁im臾i has been fascinated by playing with colors and textures - and striping with them. In Stripes,...