Fashion

This beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for little girls contains over 20 unique knitting patterns for sweaters, cardigans, dresses and tops, skirts and snoods and charming accessories. Combining true comfort with contemporary...

Megan Hess: The Little Black Dress is an illustrated love story about fashion's most enduring and chic uniform, celebrating the designers, the women and of course the dresses. A piece of fashion is so much more than an object. To the designer who created...

A detailed, step-by-step guide to successfully altering and repairing ready-made apparel that will help you achieve the perfect fit and extend the life of your clothing. Whether you are interested in tailoring your wardrobe, starting a business, or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486791821Author Eileen MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 205gDimensions(mm) 280mm...

Pick up your needles and get knitting Whether you're new to knitting or already a wonder with wool, The Knitting Book is a bible that no knitter should be without. With many celebrities picking up their needles and hundreds of people getting into...

Thrill to these 68 patterns for adorable knitted clothing designs from KlompeLompe for babies, girls, boys, men, and women. The now-world-beloved brand and style created by friends Hanne and Torunn, mothers from Norway, brims with nature-inspired and...

Custom-fit for comfort, custom-designed to suit personal taste, and stylish and satisfyingly DIY? Shoemaking checks all the boxes! Making shoes is a surprisingly accessible and increasingly popular craft, and with this photo-rich guide, even a beginner...

Do you feel a sense of dread and indecision every time you get dressed? Are you constantly buying new clothes but still feel like you have nothing to wear? Then you need closet therapist Annmarie O'Connor. In The Happy Closet you will discover...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786276827Author Cally BlackmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

Help your kids look the part for their imaginative play with Superhero Sewing and bring superheroes, pirate captains, wizards and more into your living room.Superhero Sewing presents easy sewing projects for encouraging and satisfying your child's love...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611808339Author Sonya PhilipFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Roost BooksPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

This title suitable for knitters who want to understand the ins and outs of sock knitting "from the yarn up" and create a perfect pair of socks every time. Socks are a perennially hot topic in the knitting world and in this, the third book of her popular...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781574217162Author Elean HoFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Design OriginalsPublisher Design OriginalsWeight(grams) 572gDimensions(mm) 278mm * 217mm *...

Every sneaker has a story to tell, and this encyclopedic book features 1,000 full-color images of the sneakers that have most influenced global sneaker culture with examples to engage sneaker aficionados of all stripes. Trainers,...

Learning how to knit has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to knit. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for...

No matter your size or shape, Kenneth D. King will teach you how to make perfect-fitting garments every time. In this comprehensive resource, Kenneth shows the home sewer how to understand her shape and fitting options, as well as how to identify bad fit...

The bags in this book draw inspiration from the 20s-50s - with 20 projects are suitable for all levels and there are four matching purse designs that can be adapted to any bag. Patterns and seam allowances are also included. Patterns for all the bags are...

Making your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 79 recipes detail how to customize for skin type and color. Formulations for eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and more will help you create mineral-based powders free...

Start sewing in no time with basics broken down to the simplest form! Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing assumes the reader has no sewing experience and has five projects to get you started.About the AuthorTova Opatrny co-founded Professor...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781581156638Author Bertrand PellegrinFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Allworth Press,U.S.Publisher Allworth Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 508gDimensions(mm)...

With this guide to mending and patching, you don't have to say goodbye to your worn favourite clothes. Throwing away damaged, yet beloved, clothes can be one of the saddest things, but what if you were able to fix...

By teaching you the foundations of natural dyeing, and guiding you through the simple stitch techniques, this book will allow you to dip in and out of projects while learning how to forage for and grow your own dye plants. In The Wild Dyer, Abigail...

This book gives readers a detailed look at a technique that is widely used by fashion and costume professionals. It is suitable for sewers who want to use their basic skills to re-create and update their favourite skirts, blouses and handbags in new...

Get inspired to elevate your wardrobe with dozens of tips and tricks on creating handmade, fashionable pieces from materials you already have! StyleHacking is designed for every sewist to succeed - there is no time spent on measuring, on decrypting the...

Expand your costume-making skills and go from beginner to confident maker! Enhance your design skills! Amanda shares her expertise in costume design, SFX makeup, LED basics, and more to take cosplayers of all skill levels from sketchbook to convention...

In a melding of the fun style of the 'Style Me Vintage' series with a traditional cookery book, Style Me Vintage: Tea Parties is a vintage and thematic take on a traditional afternoon tea book. The current trend for retro styled events and...

Barbara Hulanicki was the creator of the iconic BIBA fashion label which captured the imagination of a generation and gained cult status in 'Swinging London' in the '60s and '70s. Barbara started her career as a fashion illustrator working for magazines...

With the skills learnt in this book, readers can create elegant, custom-fit garments for either men or women that look like the best money can buy. Using simple tools and techniques any sewer can acquire, you'll discover how to duplicate and even improve...

The most popular 1940s styles, from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework, and gifts, are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance,...

Join Matt Chapple, the UK's top amateur stitcher and winner of the BBC's Great British Sewing Bee 2015 as he shares everything you need to know about repairing and maintaining your attire in this non-nonsense guide. Focusing on making sewing easy and...

When war was declared in September 1939, young people around the world were expected to put on a uniform and fight in a conflict not of their making. They may have been dressed in regulation khaki or air force blue, or restricted by rationing, but driven...

The essential guide for every sewer just got better! AH New Fabric Savvy is updated to include detailed information on 107 different fabrics, must-know information on determining fabric content, working with knits, working with different types of...

The classic Nordic knitting tradition is a widely-respected-and increasingly popular-source of exquisite patterns and design inspiration all over the world. Now, with Traditional Nordic Knits, get a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of this...

Eight techniques, sixteen patterns-infinite combinations, and endless inspiration! Vivian Hoxbro, 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...

This second volume of "Fashion Patternmaking Techniques" examines the various procedures for transforming bodices, through dart manipulation as well as studying techniques for creating volumes, draping, and fitted patterns. The book includes techniques...

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new...

The first ever tooth gem style bible, this fun, fashion-forward book travels across continents to showcase some of the globe's most eye- catching and daring dental jewelry.Tooth gems are taking the world by storm, and everyone from celebrities and...

Step back in time to an age of Hollywood glamour, summer-lovin' or punk rock, with this gorgeous collection of vintage hair and make-up styles to re-create at home. The desire for all things vintage has truly made its way back into fashion and, as the...

Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer's point of view and Anna Kiper's aim is to contribute to the revival of this unique art form. Every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with...

Vintage bags are the perfect way to bring a touch of feminine style and retro glamour to any outfit. Here are eight original projects inspired by the elegance and sophistication of styles from the 1920s to the 1950s. The bags are made from easily...