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Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
Rev. and updated [ed.]
Language
English
Description
"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 fabrics. No one can unravel couture garment construction...
Author
Publisher
Potter Craft
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Description
"Iconic fairy-tale characters from storybooks, movies, and television inspire this collection of magical knitting patterns perfect for modern knights, villains, and princesses. Once again, Genevieve Miller taps a wide range of contributors (from knitwear designers to students) to create a collection of 28 wearables, accessories, and toys that can be knit for adults or kids. Inspired by the recent resurgence of fairy-tale and fantasy characters, these...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Gorgeous knitwear meets inspired fairy tales with Alice Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman's Faerie Knitting. Each of the 14 projects from knitwear designer and knitting instructor Lisa Hoffman is inspired by and paired with an original fairy tale by New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman. From the Blue Heron Shawl and the Love Never Ending Cowl to the Three Wishes Mittens and Amulet Necklace, each of Lisa's projects feature clear, easy-to-follow...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Cosplayers rejoice!The Hero's Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes
This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides) to help even the most novice sewists create the costumes of their dreams. A skilled crafter and avid cosplayer, Gillian Conahan walks readers through
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Language
English
Description
" Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. They originated with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, and over the years, many recognized, named patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next. Beyond this treasury of 75 different granny square motifs, Margaret Hubert shows the evolution of the granny square, how it can be used and interpreted in different ways...
Author
Publisher
Motorbooks Intl
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Matt Chapple, the UK's top amateur stitcher and winner of the BBC's Great British Sewing Bee 2015, shares everything you need to know about repairing and maintaining your attire. Focusing on making sewing easy and fun, the basic kit is explained and followed by step-by-step instructions on how to make projects such as a box-pleated skirt and adding bias binding to pocket edges for a splash of colour. Matt's no-nonsense language strips away the complexity...
Author
Publisher
C&T Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Learn to create unique, well-fitted clothing for your little ones with this illustrated guide featuring 4 easy patterns and 23 projects in sizes 2-6.
In Little Girls, Big Style, author and professional seamstress Mary Abreu offers a comprehensive guide to making beautiful clothes that fit your daughter-and your budget-perfectly. Every day can be dress-up day when you mix and match the four basic patterns featured in this book to create hundreds of...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Crocheted sisters Amelie and Mako and are ready for anything-a day at the beach, a birthday bash, a visit to the library, and their outfits are, too! In this book, popular Japanese amigurumi designer Miya takes you step-by-step through the dollmaking process, showing you how to create two charming doll companions, their teddy bear pal Marron, and 63 miniature wardrobe additions-ranging from warm winter coats to delicate ballet slippers.
13) Duct tape
Author
Series
Publisher
45th Parallel Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
Explore your creative side and get crafty with duct tape! Discover new skills and learn the many creative uses of duct tape, from making reversible belts to pencil cases to stadium seats and more! Book includes an introduction on what duct tape is and the history behind the invention. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging...
14) Learning to knit
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Provides tips and instructions for knitting.
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