A richly illustrated, comprehensive study of fashion under socialism, from state-sponsored prototypes to unofficial imitations of Paris fashion.
"Winner of four Best Book Awards, this volume of style clues for fashion detectives weaves fascinating elements of social history into tales of how, why, and when fashions evolved. Hundreds of sequential illustrations accompany highly readable -- and often humorous -- comments a…
"Winner of four Best Book Awards, this volume of style clues for fashion detectives weaves fascinating elements of social history into tales of how, why, and when fashions evolved. Hundreds of sequential illustrations accompany highly readable -- and often humorous -- comments a…
This volume of style clues for fashion detectives weaves fascinating elements of social history into tales of how, why, and when fashions evolved. Hundreds of sequential illustrations highlight the style flourishes that identify garments for men, women, and children as products …
"Winner of four Best Book Awards, this volume of style clues for fashion detectives weaves fascinating elements of social history into tales of how, why, and when fashions evolved. Hundreds of sequential illustrations accompany highly readable -- and often humorous -- comments a…
Stationery lovers, paper crafters, hand-printing enthusiasts and anyone looking to make personalized gifts will love the simple, colorful projects found in Put Your Stamp On It. Irresistibly cheerful, this book offers step-by-step instructions for hand-stamped gift wrap, tea tow…
Stationery lovers, paper crafters, hand-printing enthusiasts and anyone looking to make personalized gifts will love the simple, colorful projects. Offers step-by-step instructions for hand-stamped gift wrap, tea towels, totes, aprons, and even hair accessories made with reverse…
"Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring th…
Explore a variety of easy-to-learn fabric painting techniques with award-winning quilting teacher, TV personality, and author Cindy Walter.
"PIN IT! features how-tos for 20 adorable looks and includes a section with DIY instructions for decorating pretty pins. With styled and how-to photography, simple step-by-steps, and a girlfriend voice from established beauty expert and popular blogger Annamarie Tendler, PIN IT!…
Learn how to draw posed figures for fashion illustration This comprehensive reference provides hands-on techniques for created posed figures for fashion illustration.
"Explore 22 exquisite, runway-inspired projects--including skirts, dresses, jackets, tops, handbags, and neckwear--with Runway Crochet! These beautiful pieces are designed by Margaret Hubert and six other prominent crochet designers including Doris Chan, Ellen Gormley, Shannon M…
Helping your kids look the part for their imaginative play is easy with Superhero Sewing. Superhero Sewing presents easy sewing projects for encouraging and satisfying your child's love of - and need for - richly imaginative play. Lane Huerta, a mom and the owner of Lovelane Des…
"Helping your kids look the part for their imaginative play is easy with Superhero Sewing. Superhero Sewing presents easy sewing projects for encouraging and satisfying your child's love of - and need for - richly imaginative play. Lane Huerta, a mom and the owner of Lovelane De…
Lane Huerta shares her creative know-how and adapts her charming designs for sewers and crafters in helping your kids look the part for their imaginative play. Helping your kids look the part for their imaginative play is easy with Superhero Sewing. Superhero Sewing presents ea…
"Helping your kids look the part for their imaginative play is easy with Superhero Sewing. Superhero Sewing presents easy sewing projects for encouraging and satisfying your child's love of - and need for - richly imaginative play. Lane Huerta, a mom and the owner of Lovelane De…
Complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design/b Anyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career knows how grueling it can be. The fashion industry is a highly prominent field…
Accessorizing the body: habits of being I
"The first in the four-part series Habits of Being, charting the social, cultural, and political expression of clothing as seen on the street and in museums, in films and literature, and in advertisements and magazines, this volume features a close-up focus on accessories, the s…