Crafts & Hobbies - Fashion

A practical and inspiring guide to how to style, wear, buy, and care for every kind of accessory, from the New York Times best-selling author of How to Get Dressed. Costume designer and writer Alison Freer is beloved for her sassy, rule-breaking fashion advice,...

African wax print fabric is trending!As understanding diversity and inclusivity is rising, interest in this traditional African art form is increasing likewise. African fabric is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for sewists and designers; the gorgeous, colorful fabric inspires new ideas and patterns for...

Create the Cosplay Dress of Your Dreams Design and sew a ballgown fit for cosplay royalty! A crucial part of any cosplayer's wardrobe, the right ballgown can transform you into an elegant princess or a dramatic sorcerer. But it takes more than just magic...

Sewing for Skaters is the second title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable figure skating dresses. It combines techniques taught in two of Marie's early manuals (Skaters and Gynmasts and Dancers... Oh My &...

The sweeping crinolines, corsets, bustles, bonnets, and parasols of Victorian Britain are indispensable to our period dramas, and their influences can still be seen within burlesque and steampunk fashions. This is no surprise, as nineteenth-century clothing was so wide-ranging and decorative. We might unfairly...

Relax, Unwind, De-Stress, and Color In Your Dreams With These Psychedelic 60s Fashion Illustrations. Imagine putting on some 60s music and sitting down to relax and color your way through the fashions and fads of the 1960s. These detailed illustrations will teleport you back...

Home of haute couture and the world's leading fashion houses, Paris and its inhabitants represent sophistication and refinement to the rest of the world. Debonair Parisian men continue to participate in a centuries-long tradition of sartorial craftsmanship and quality.In its newly accessible compact edition,...

Unsure where to start as you try to knit your first pair of socks? Discover an easy-to-follow system that will help you finish your first project in just three days.Are you a beginning knitter who's confused about which stitches, needles, and yarns to use?...

Presents nine beginner-level scarves that are quick and easy to make using the Knook, a specialised crochet hook which creates true knitted fabric. Suitable for beginners or those who would like to learn to knit the easy way, this title provides instructions on the...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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: AnonISBN-10: 1446520145ISBN-13: 9781446520147Publisher: Caven PressLanguage:...

Use your serger to its full potential! The serger is the most versatile tool a sewist can use, capable of hemming, seaming, decorative finishes and more. Too often, sergers are used for finishing edges and nothing more, simply because "it's too complicated to change...

An Album of TEXTILE DESIGNS. Contains upwards of 7000 patterns, suitable for fabrics of every description, and an explanation of their arrangements and combinations. The chief object of this album is to place before the textile Manufacturer and Designer a collection of patterns arranged,...

You want to learn how to make an outfit and you want to learn to make it yourself. This pattern making book will teach you the basics on how to make a blouse, skirt and even a pair of pants. This is a great...

Anime Coloring Book by Pretty Naomi is perfect for "Cute Girl Drawings Lover" Book Details: -Large format 8 10 inches. -Premium matte cover finish. -Each image is printed on a black-backed page to reduce bleed-through. -Perfect with your choice of coloring tools (Crayon, Gel...

Author: Paula Hammerskog, Eva WincentISBN-10: 1620870681ISBN-13: 9781620870686Publisher: Skyhorse PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2012Pages: 128Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 8.60h x 7.80w x 0.70d

Inspired by the lifestyle of the urban dweller, this crochet fashion collection presents 13 garments that are as energising to crochet as they are to wear. Showcasing yarns in light and medium weights, it includes designs: Bangkok Jacket, Dublin Cables Dress, Rio Sleeveless Hoodie,...

Most beading books include a mix of patterns but call for very specific beads and materials. So if crafters don't like the beads used in the projects, or don't have them in hand, they won't enjoy the projects, no matter how beautiful they are....

FASHION Coloring Book. GRAYSCALE Coloring BookA beautiful GRAYSCALE coloring book. Add your own vibrant color. This book includes 30 unique hand drawn Fashion illustrations.Please see the back cover of the book for all images included. * Page size is 8.5x11inches. * Pages printed on...

Stop throwing away old clothes Learn how to turn them into brand new clothes, home decorations, fashion accessories, and more What if you could put your "craftiness" to good use by taking old clothing and making it something brand new and usable? Imagine turning...

This visual reference book shows, with over twelve hundred full-color fashion photographs, a wide range of possibilities, styles, and trends in today's fashion.Gianna Pucci's (style.com, vogue.it) compilation of fashion and runway shoots capture with great sensibility the stylistic hallmarks of fashion trends.Author: Gianni PucciISBN-10:...

Learn the secrets to dressing effortlessly chic like the most beautiful French womenDid you know that French women look on average 7 years younger than British women? Have you ever wondered "how do they do it?" Imagine if you could learn the French style...

Sew 12 gorgeous bags and 12 matching purses with this stylish, easy-to-use book This exciting new title comes from bestselling author Debbie Shore, who was awarded Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017. This fantastic book contains 24 projects:...

This Coloring book Shoes is ideal for kids of any age (and adults too) who love shoes and footwear. Whether you're an industrial designer or general footwear enthusiast, you'll enjoy coloring these designs. These detailed ready-to-color illustrations have plenty of white space giving you...

This Fashion Sketchbook notebook is perfect for the fashionista artist who loves sketching unique designs. Along with the blank female template, each page contains a space for: Female Templates - Use to design your own clothing. Styles - Write the style you are going...

This innovative and breathtakingly detailed book from the V&A presents dress patterns, construction details, embroidery, and making instructions (including a knitting pattern and lacemaking) for 15 garments and accessories from a 17th-century British woman's wardrobe. Step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence and scale patterns...

A beautiful GRAYSCALE coloring book featuring the illustrations of artist Alena Lazareva .Add your own vibrant color .This book includes TWO full sets of the 23 hand drawn Fashion illustrations.Two Copies of Every Image: Share with a family member, color with a friend. Enjoy...

Mad About Sleeves is a compilation of instructions for over sixty different sleeve patterns. Included are both set-in sleeve and raglan sleeve designs, as well as a variety of cuff styles for shirt sleeves. You can find all the classic sleeve designs and some...

Do you find yourself sat at home wishing you could be in your favorite video game? Or dream of a time when you pretended you were Sailor Moon? Or do you want to embody your Dungeons and Dragons character for real? What's holding you...

You want new clothes, but you don't have the means to buy something stylishly name brand. You have a closet full of clothing but no idea how to make your look uniquely fit you. How can you create a clothing style that fits your...

All you need are strips of leather or suede and a few simple materials and you'll be weaving gorgeous purses, pouches, bags, and wallets. No prior leather working experience required Step-by-step illustrated instructions walk you through how to create each piece. There are 17...

Dress DesignPatterns of Various Reigns from Antique CostumeBy Talbot HughesFrom Prehistoric to Nineteenth Century VictorianThe designing and making of Costume is a craft--sometimes artistic--with which we are all more or less concerned. It is also, in its own way, one of the living arts,...

Make your own unique activewear sewing wardrobe that's perfect for your workout. Choose from 13 different styles including yoga pants, crops top and running leggings designed by activewear sewing expert, and marathon runner, Melissa Fehr. Whether you're a runner, a cyclist or a gym...

This vintage book contains an introductory guide to tailoring, including complete directions for drafting and pattern-making. With step-by-step instructions and many helpful tips, this volume is designed to introduce the beginner to dressmaking, and aims to walk the novice through the creation of a...

Discover How To Dress Effortlessly Chic Like The Most Beautiful French Women And Create Your Unique Capsule WardrobeFRENCH CHICDid you know that French women look on average 7 years younger than British women? Have you ever wondered "how do they do it?". Imagine if...

Fashion Coloring Book with Fun, Trendy, and Cute Fashion Drawings (Perfect for Beginners And Fashion Lovers) Product Details: 1) Premium matte cover finish. 2) Each coloring page is on one sheet. Printed one sided. 3) Perfect with your choice of coloring tools (Crayon, Gel...

Discover How To Find Your Unique Style And Create Your Own Capsule WardrobeDo you suffer from having too many clothes but there's nothing at all you can wear? Do you always look through your closet and see a series of gorgeous items but find...

Ever lusted for a cool braid style, but just can't figure out how? Thanks to The Braid Book, now you can! Sarah Hiscox and Willa Burton, founders of London's hip The Braid Bar, show you how to style both simple and intricate braids in...

Time for a new tattoo? The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photo graphs in DIY Henna Tattoos make learning henna art simple and fun. In no time, you will master the basic techniques and designs, including: - Flowers - Leaves - Swirls - Vines...

Give your knitting a touch of sparkle Judith Durant shows you how to add beads to any knitting pattern using five easy-to-learn techniques. It's simple, fun, and can be done right on your knitting needles. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, as well as...

Tweed yarn is a joy to wear and a pleasure to knit with--this finely-nubbled yarn adds texture and dimension to any project, and gives every knitted garment its own rustic, traditional charm. For many years, the handicraft specialists on the editorial team of the...

This comprehensive introduction to accessory design gives the aspiring designer an overview of the history of fashion accessories, including a look at important contributions by brands both classic and contemporary. Genova presents a model for accessory design, from inspiration through manufacturing, and relates that...

Use the imaginative line art in this book to produce your own beautiful works of art featuring glamorous fashion illustrations. Each fashion illustration is handdrawn by Basak Tinli.40 pages to color, printed on one side of pages. Each illustration will make you feel like...

★★★ Beautiful Women Coloring Book ★★★This beautiful and Relaxing coloring book for adults contains 88 Gorgeous Women Coloring Pages to Enjoy and Celebrate the Beauty of Women. Full of gorgeous designs of Women, Hairstyles, Flowers, Butterflies and more. Perfect for all levels of colorists....

25 designs to color. Let your creativity run wild! 52 pages, (Each Coloring Page Is On One Sheet. Printed One Side) Perfectly sized at 8,5" x 11" Author: Abc ColoriageISBN-10: 8647102266ISBN-13: 9798647102263Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2020Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

Steamy Ladies is a collection of over 40 coloring book pages ready for you to make your mark on. Fashion and adventure-oriented this book is not strictly for adults or kids but can be a great deal of fun for both young and older...

A beautifully-crafted history of Maison Montagut, creators and innovators of the finest French knitwear. Experts in luxurious knitwear, Maison Montagut holds a unique place in fashion; their knits embody the essence of French chic, without ostentation. This volume retraces the history of the family...

This unchanged hardback edition of our richly illustrated publication walks the reader through the different aspects of printed textile design as a process and a profession. The intention of this book is to present an overall panorama of the world of printed textile design....

Enamelling - the fusion of glass on metal - provides opportunities for amazing effects, colours and styles of jewellery. In this book, Ruth Ball outlines each of the main enamel techniques in step-by-step detail and gives an insight into the variety of modern methods...

Knitwear Fashion Design aims to help fashion students to understand the basic design elements in knitwear and learn how illustrate them.Whether handmade or industrially- produced, deconstructive or avant-garde, knitwear has now become a staple collection piece every season and its resurgence as a key...

An A-Line skirt can be professional or casual, classic or whimsical, simple or elaborate, colorful or muted--and that's with one pattern! Use this great-fitting pattern and a few simple skills to create your dream skirt.Author: Jona GiammalvaISBN-10: 1644032562ISBN-13: 9781644032565Publisher: C&T PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2022Pages: 144Format:...