Fashion category: 1172 books

Learn to infuse the popular steampunk style into your wardrobe with easy and inexpensive techniques for garments and accessories.

Does saying good-bye to old jeans give you the blues? Discover thirty new ways to rescue your old denim. Transform your favorite old, worn or stained jeans into something fun and creative. Each project in Discarded Denim uses parts of a pair of jeans and turns them into something new but also leaves...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of historical military clothing, with instructions for making mess jackets, naval informs, and a variety of other military articles. Including information on materials and tools, this step-by-step manual will be of utility to...

Sewing teacher Pat Moyes takes readers step-by-step thrugh the process of making pockets, from the most basic to quite complex. Moyes provides all the techniques and tricks to give every pocket a professional look. This well-organized book gives all sewers the inspiration and instruction to design and create beautifully executed pockets for any garment. 32 photos. 60 drawings.

30 surprisingly simple—yet delightfully charming—sewing projects Grand Revival designer Tanya Whelan’s vintage modern aesthetic has made her fabrics and sewing patterns some of the most admired by sewers and quilters everywhere. In her first book, she presents a stylish collection of...

With tips, tricks, and step-by-step how-tos, Spectacular Nail Art has 35 designs to give any look the perfect final touch. Today, great nails mean more than a coat of pink polish. With a variety of designs, ideas, and patterns, you can find the right fit for any occasion. Novices needn’t worry,...

Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and applies it to the make-up artist. This book is suitable for both professionals and beginners who wish to train their eye further...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s 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.

Many people contact me about garment production in Vietnam and they ask for Eco fabrics. The definition of Eco fabrics was a mystery for me and I was well aware of greenwashing so I decided to investigate myself. I started by attending the Intertextile trade show in Shanghai and met with as...

Fitting a pair of pants is one of the most challenging tasks for the home sewer, From choosing the right pattern size and style to finishing off a perfect hem, readers will get clear instructions at every step, Includes how to take careful body measurements to make a pair of pants that fits perfectly...

The subject which we have here treated is a sort of figurative battle-field, where fierce contests have for ages been from time to time waged; and, notwithstanding the determined assaults of the attacking hosts, the contention and its cause remain pretty much as they were at the commencement of the...

The Tattoos : Skull Tattoos Before talking about the tattoo meaning, let us look at the origin of word 'Tattoo'. Tattoo is comes from the word Tatau of Tahiti person, the one anglian of Polynesia that lived in Ociania's Iceland. Even though the skull tattoo is scary but it is one of...

It's time to make a statement with these stylish necklaces! Stand out from the crowd with the beautifully bold jewelry in DIY Statement Necklaces! Featuring step-by-step instructions and photographs for 35 one-of-a-kind necklaces, this jewelry guide shows you how to transform your entire wardrobe--without...

In First Time Garment Fitting, sewing and design expert Sarah Veblen takes you by the hand and teaches you everything you need to know to adapt patterns so you can sew garments that fit just right. With detailed descriptions of essential tools and techniques, the easy step-by-step instructions...