Textile Costume category: 195 books
Make: Props and Costume Armor
Create Realistic Science Fiction & Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessories
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2016
Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled...
1,000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas
A Showcase of Creative Characters from Anime, Manga, Video Games, Movies, Comics, and More
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
1,000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas provides a broad and detailed glimpse into the ingenious artistry and attention to detail behind some of the most fabulous costumes you can find. Featuring costumes from popular convention-goers to professional craftsman, this stunning, photo-filled book...
Costume
Performing Identities through Dress
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2015
What does it mean to people around the world to put on costumes to celebrate their heritage, reenact historic events, assume a role on stage, or participate in Halloween or Carnival? Self-consciously set apart from everyday dress, costume marks the divide between ordinary and extraordinary settings...
Textiles
A History
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2012
A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionized the industry, together with the East End workshops and the creation of artificial materials such as rayon. Textile expert, Fiona McDonald, includes tips on the care and repair of materials...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2016
In an era of increasingly available digital resources, many textile designers and makers find themselves at an interesting juncture between traditional craft processes and newer digital technologies. Highly specialized craft/design practitioners may now elect to make use of digital processes in their...
Radical Decadence
Excess in Contemporary Feminist Textiles and Craft
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2017
This pioneering book explores the notion of 'radical decadence' as concept, aesthetic and lived experience, and as an analytical framework for the study of contemporary feminist textile art. Gendered discourses of decadence that perpetuate anxieties about women's power, consumption and pleasure are...
Unwrapping Tongan Barkcloth
Encounters, Creativity and Female Agency
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2017
Tongan barkcloth, made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree, still features lavishly in Polynesian ceremonies all over the world. Yet despite the attention paid to this textile by anthropologists and art historians alike, little is known about its history. Providing a unique insight into...
Stitch Draw
Sketching and drawing in stitch and textile art
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
A guide to figurative stitching with the sewing machine - using the thread and needle almost as a pencil. A look that is growing in popularity, figurative stitch work needs some guidance and a leading exponent of the style reveals the basics but also how to expand your repertoire to really showcase...
John Robshaw Prints
Textiles, Block Printing, Global Inspiration, and Interiors
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2014
Design enthusiasts and armchair travelers will love circling the globe with celebrated textile designer John Robshaw. From batiks in Java to ikats in Thailand and indigo printing in India, Robshaw reveals the lush inspiration behind his signature style while highlighting step-by-step block printing...
by Amy Twigger Holroyd
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2019
Knitwear is a highly influential, though sometimes overlooked, element of contemporary fashion. It’s simple yet amazingly versatile textile structure offers endless possibilities for exploration. To develop a successful collection the knitwear designer must design both fabric and garment, employing...
by Zoroslava Drobná, Jan Durdík, Eduard Wagner
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Over 400 illustrations in this superb pictorial archive trace the evolution of clothing styles, armor, and weapons during the medieval period in Central Europe. Unsurpassed in its comprehensiveness and variety, the volume draws upon a wealth of authentic primary sources, including written accounts,...
by Margot Lister
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
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.
Epic Cosplay Costumes
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Sewing Your Own Costume Designs
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
The Ultimate Guide to Cosplay, Costumes and Conventions!
Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good (aka Karmada) shares...
by Elizabeth Ewing
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2014
The first edition of this book established itself as required reading for all those interested in the development of the fashion business. There are other books on contemporary dress, but this account gives particular weight to the commercial organization of the industry; from designer and textile...