Textile Costume category: 195 books
The Mask Handbook
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2006
This book, from Europe’s leading Mask director and co-founder of the Trestle Theatre Company, provides a fascinating demystification of the process of using masks.
Full of simple explanations, and collating over twenty-five years’ experience of writing for, directing and acting in masks,...
Dress History
New Directions in Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2015
The field of dress history has experienced exponential growth over the past two decades. This in-depth investigation examines the expanding borders and porous boundaries of the discipline today, outlining key debates and showcasing the most exciting research.
With international case studies...
Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes for Girls
22 Easy-to-Make Dresses, Skirts, Pants & Tops Girls Will Love
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2014
Make your own cute and fashionable clothes for girls with this easy-to-use sewing book.
Author, Yuki Araki is one of the most recognized names in the growing sewing-for-children movement. The mother of two daughters, Araki has become a DIY sewing favorite because she knows what young girls...
Calamity-Free Crochet
Trouble-shooting Tips and Advice for the Savvy Needlecrafter
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2014
Get it right the first time! Calamity-Free Crochet is a comprehensive, quick-reference guide for both new and advanced crocheters. It presents easy-to-follow advice on tools and materials, troubleshooting tips, and step-by-step techniques. What do you do if your stitches keep twisting? What happens...
First Time Knitting
Step-by-Step Basics and Easy Projects
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Learning how to knit has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to knit. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic knitting techniques will have you...
Visible Mending
Artful Stitchery to Repair and Refresh Your Favorite Things
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018
Rip in your jeans? Snag in a sweater? Tear in a tea towel? They all present an opportunity for one-of-a-kind creativity! With this fun introduction to unconventional mending techniques in a format that's half how-to guide, half idea book, anyone can give worn and torn items new life. Start by learning...
The Cult of Chiffon
An Edwardian Manual of Adornment
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2016
"The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sympathy,...
by Marie-Josèphe Bossan
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Abandoning a French look on the subject, Mrs. Bossan, the author, develops her study with a dichotomous vision: that of time that touches the history of mankind and that of geography and sociology, which lead to an almost ethnographic analysis. The author dissects the shoe and all that surrounds it:...
by Bobbie Sumberg
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2010
Textiles explores the cultural meaning and exquisite workmanship found in the Museum of International Folk Art’s vast collection that spans centuries and includes pieces from seventy countries around the world. Handcrafted work in beautiful, vivid colors typifies the clothing, hats, robes, bedding, and shoes that represent the lives and passions of the people who created and used them.
On the Loom
A Modern Weaver's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on basic stitches, tools needed, and even how to...
First Time Sewing
Step-by-Step Basics and Easy Projects
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stiches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all...
by Dueep Jyot Singh
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2016
Table of ContentsLearn the Art of Natural DyeingTable of ContentsIntroductionIntroductionTie-Dye TipsSteps for DyeingPreparation of Your FabricBleaching Your GoodsTying before DyeingPleatingKnottingSun BurstMarbled EffectTwistingPreparing the DyesDifferent Types of Natural DyesColoring Wool...
Creative Knitting
A New Art Form. New & Expanded Edition
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2013
The first book to introduce knitting as an art form, this classic guide has been newly revised and expanded to offer even more suggestions and inspiration. Mary Walker Phillips shows how to use traditional stitches in original ways to produce highly decorative creations rather than strictly functional...
How to Tie a Scarf
33 Styles
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
From designer silk squares to chunky homemade knits, this guide is filled with inspired ways to style your scarves. Inside you'll find:
• Step-by-step tutorials for square, oblong, and embellished scarves
• Styles for the summer, fall, winter, and spring seasons
• DIY scarf accessories featuring camera straps, tote bags, necklaces, and more