A QUESTION OF STYLE; How to look incredible at 40 and beyond by Georgina Heffernan $2.99
The idea that you could look the way you did in your prime is incredibly appealing but is it ever really possible? We dream of regaining our youthful good looks but for most of us that‘s just a dream. You cannot turn back the clock, no, but you can transform yourself with the right cosmetic treatments, make-up choices and styling tricks. Images of Madonna strutting her stuff in the latter...
Duct Tape Bags by Instructables.com $1.99
Duct Tape Bags! gives you full step-by-step instructions for 18 amazing ways to carry things with duct tape. Learn how to use duct tape to make beach bag, a purse, a laptop case, a camping backpack, and even a tool tote! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by duct tape experts, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily do it yourself. Make it stick!
How to Work Leather. Leather Working Techniques with Fun, Easy Projects. by
Learn everything you need to get started with leather craft in one afternoon - even if you are a beginner!Leather working is a satisfying and fun hobby. With this quick-start guide you'll discover how easy it is to make beautiful, creative gifts.If you've ever wondered how to get started with leather working, or want to jump back into it, this book is a must.Matt Jones takes you step-by-step...
Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated by Taunton Press $24.95
The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout — with new photos and a chapter on specialty...
The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Krause Publications $29.95
The possibilities for three-dimensional manipulation of fabric - gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting woven materials - are seemingly endless. To describe them all would be to describe the entire history of sewing. In The Art of manipulating Fabric, Colette Wolff has set herself just this task, and she succeeds brilliantly. Working from the simplest possible form - a flat piece of...
The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook by Potter Craft $24.99
Nora Abousteit is the cofounder of BurdaStyle. Previously she worked on the staff of Hurbert Burda and was part of the production team for the DLD conferences, as well as for several World Economic Forum events. She earned her first money by sewing as a teenager.Alison Kelly is a fashion and jewelry designer for her label, Dahl. Alison was a contestant on the television series Project Runway...
The Fashion Sketchpad: 420 Figure Templates for Designing Looks and Building Your Portfolio by Chronicle Books $18.95
The ultimate tool for aspiring fashion designers who love to sketch clothes but dont have the skills (or the patience!) to draw proportional figures, this sketchpad is filled with 420 figure templates in 20 different fashion-forward poses. Printed in a specially formulated Pantone color, the figures disappear from view when photocopied or scanned, eliminating the need to fuss with light boxes or...
Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight by Potter Craft $22.99
Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill.Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.Sewing in a Straight Line is a step-by-step guide to creating 28 deceptively simple projects...
P.S.-- I Made This . . .(PS I Made This): I See It. I Like It. I Make It. by Abrams Image $18.95
It’s a movement. It’s a call to action: reimagine, reuse, and reinvent. P.S.- I Made This . . . will inspire and encourage readers to embrace the concept of I see it, I like it, I make it. Part designer DIY, part fashion and lifestyle inspiration guide, P.S.- I Made This . . . was born from Erica Domesek’s popular website of the same name. Domesek’s collection of unique projects will...
Patternmaking for Fashion Design (5th Edition) by Prentice Hall $112.80
Renowned for its comprehensive coverage, exceptional illustrations, and clear instructions, "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking. Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles-dart manipulation, added fullness, and contouring-it provides...