dressmaking

Create authentic, show-stopping 18th century gowns for reenactment or cosplay by using traditional hand sewing techniques from the era.With the popularity of Outlander, Penny Dreadful and Game of Thrones -as well as the popularity of conventions like San Diego Comic Con-fans are eager to create period gowns that emulate the characters they love. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox, owners of the popular online store American Duchess, have teamed together to recreate four complete dresses from the 18th century. Whether readers are experienced seamstresses or are new to hand sewing, they won't want to miss this comprehensive guide. The projects include The English Gown, The Sacque, The Italian Gown and The Round Gown. Each project is broken down into easy-to-follow steps and Lauren and Abby tackle every detail-fabric, patterns, stitch techniques, accessories, shortcuts and troubleshooting. Whether you choose a romantic 1790s muslin gown or a grand sacque gown of silk taffeta, you will feel like you just stepped out of your favorite novel or period of history. Lauren and Abby's company, American Duchess, has been featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Reno Gazette Journal, the Today Show and Garmz.com. Their historically accurate shoes have been used in productions by the New York Metropolitan Opera, Ford's Theater, Broadway's Cinderella, The Jimmy Fallon Show and The Knick . Lauren and Abby have over 32k Facebook followers and over 34k followers on Instagram.

An introduction to designing and sewing your own clothes for girls ages eight and up.

"Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride--or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia--the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion! Sebastian's secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances--one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone's secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend?"--Back cover.

"A comprehensive introduction to the basic techniques of pattern design for clothing"--Back cover.

When her father dies, Annis Whitworth, who has power to sew glamours, garments that can disguise the wearer completely, becomes a spy and leads a double life in order to find her father's killer.

While trying to launch an online store, Zoey promises to create special outfits for friends and finds herself overwhelmed when things do not work as she expected.

Presents a collection of color photographs of pattern envelopes featuring the most popular styles of the 1940s including workclothes, sportswear, lingerie, evening dresses, as well as toys, needlework, and gifts.

A step-by-step guide for sewing clothing, showing how to make each garment and customize old favorites, and includes a guide to more than thirty fabrics, classic patterns to copy or download for skirts, dresses, tops, pants, and jackets in sizes 2-20, and techniques, tools and equipment.

"When Mia reads about a Design-a-Dress contest in a magazine for "budding designers ages 12-16" she is excited. But she doesn't realize how much work designing--and sewing--a dress truly is until she starts on her contest entry. While Mia stresses out about all the work she has to do, she and Katie have an argument about, of all things, fashion preferences!"--Provided by publisher.