Dressmaking gives you all the tools you need to make, alter and customise your own clothes, from choosing the right fabrics to key techniques such as hemming and hand stitching. Create a complete wardrobe with 12 basic scaleable patterns and step-bystep instructions for classic items such as pencil skirts, dresses and jackets plus how to customise them to make them your own so you can make 30 garments in total. Dressmaking is packed with essential advice, inspiration and the patterns you need t...
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman
by Bergdorf Goodman, Sara James Mnookin, and Holly Brubach
Bergdorf Goodman is where Grace Kelly ordered her wedding invitations; where Jacqueline Kennedy was outfitted for her dress for John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Ball; and where designers such as Halston, Michael Kors, and Isaac Mizrahi got their start. Bergdorf is a legendary fashion mecca that captures the imagination, invites fantasy, and plays a central role in the history of New York society. Its inner sanctum is revealed in this illustrated book, a sumptuous companion to the highly-anticipated f...
In this book, projects include shrugs, shawls, scarves, throws, hats, socks and more. What a winning combination: celebrated author Iris Schreier, 24 exquisite projects and dozens of in-demand techniques that result in garments that look great on both sides. It uses knit/purl, two-colour, double knitting, cable, lace and modular knitting methods. Some of the items actually have different looks on the front and back while others simply show the same clean, finished fabric throughout. Iris walks n...
With thousands of patterns sold online in quilt and sewing shops, designer Michelle Golightly has demonstrated she has her creative finger on the pulse of the sewing market. Her bag patterns, in particular, are fresh and utilitarian, both feminine and fashioned with the latest hardware. This book will speak to the sewist and crafter and even the casual creator who loves fabric and better still is always looking for an excuse to talk about her sewing – what better than a truly adorable bag?
"Socks A La Carte" is the ultimate resource for sock knitters who want to design their own original patterns without starting completely from scratch. General instructions at the beginning of this book outline the basics of sock construction, including measuring feet and making calculations based on gauge. The unique flip section is where the pages are divided into three categories: cuff, leg and sock body, which includes the heel and toe. Readers can flip these pages to see how the individual e...
Free Spirit Shawls features 20 modern shawl projects that are presented along four themes: Color (simple color work), Lace (the infinite pretty possibilities achieved by simple yarnovers), Simplicity (variegated yarns and simple stitches sued to create simple yet striking designs), and Texture (cables and knit-purl combinations). Technique features focus on special areas of expertise such as Shetland construction and the anatomy of semicircular shawls. Technical essays on top-down, bottom-up, si...
New from Debbie Shore, this is a brand new series with a difference! The 15 occasion bag designs are created using the rigid plastic templates contained within the book; these two easy-to-use templates are durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus they are simple to position and use – there is no need to pin them. The 15 bags are each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for...
Create beautiful, wearable works of art! With step-by-step instructions and photographs for thirty one-of-a-kind pieces, DIY Stamped Metal Jewelry shows you how easily you can make your own beautiful and creative stamped-metal accessories. All you need are some easy-to-find basic tools, various metals, and a few simple techniques. Adrianne Surian, creator of HappyHourProjects.com, presents illustrated instructions for easy, stunning designs, from customizable friendship bracelets to layered...
Knitting in the Old Way
by Priscilla Gibson Roberts and Deborah Robson
The Spike Balaclava and Pixie Hat Knitting Pattern
by Agnese Iskrova
If you want to sew your own clothes but are put off by the idea of cutting out pattern pieces covered with dotted lines and symbols, this is the book for you. Using Rosie Martin's innovative method, you begin with nothing but a rectangle, circle or triangle of fabric and some basic body measurements. Next, follow the detailed step-by-step photographs and diagrams to complete your garment. You'll need a sewing machine, but no special equipment or expensive fabrics. With plenty of variations sugg...
Practical, yet playful, these crochet bags, totes and pouches are great projects for applying your crocheting skills. This step-by-step informative booklet teaches you how to hook your way to eight gorgeous bags, totes, and pouches. Stitches range from simple (single crochet) to difficult (bullion and popcorn) with an abbreviation key at the front.