tailoring

Presents an illustrated, step-by-step guide to sewing, looking at the tools and materials involved, reviewing sewing fundamentals, discussing the techniques of sewing clothing and home decor projects, and including information on making alterations.

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

"This book introduces readers to design thinking and asks them to look at their hoodie (the pros and cons of it) in a specific way to figure out how to improve it. Design thinking fosters innovation, creativity, and even empathy"--Provided by publisher.

"A young girl dresses as a boy and competes to become tailor to the emperor, embarking on a quest and discovering a gift for magic in the process"--Provided by the publisher.

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.

Frances has a special order---to make a dress fit for the prince! A gender-defying fairy tale of art and young love.

A small act of beauty in the midst of environmental degradation reminds young readers of their own agency and of the life-affirming strength of family and community.

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

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.

Illustrations and step-by-step instructions help demonstrate the fundamentals of sewing and completing a variety of sewing projects.