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Home hacks : cleaning, storage & organizing, decorating, gardening, entertaining, clothing care, food & cooking, health & safety, appliances & gadgets, easy repairs.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Storage in the home.; Housekeeping.; Do-it-yourself work.; Life skills; Home economics;
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Homegrown flax and cotton : DIY guide to growing, processing, spinning & weaving fiber to cloth / by Conner, Cindy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A complete guide to growing flax and cotton in your home garden for the purpose of making clothing: how to grow, harvest, and prepare the fiber for spinning into yarn; how to spin cotton and flax/linen; the basics of weaving cloth; and suggestions on patterns and how to weave to create the pieces you need for clothing, and how to sew your woven pieces together"--
Subjects: Cotton growing.; Cotton manufacture.; Dressmaking.; Flax spinning.; Flax.; Linen.;
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Sewing your perfect capsule wardrobe : 5 key pieces to tailor to your style / by Cadwallader, Arianna,author.; McKinnon, Cathy,author.; Thomas, Amanda,photographer.;
A capsule wardrobe is timeless, stylish and effortlessly chic. Composed of go-to pieces that can be dressed up or down, it is the perfect antidote to the overstuffed drawers and ill-fitting cheap outfits that are the result of years of fast fashion on the high street. In this practical but inspiring book, seamstress Arianna Cadwallader and designer Cathy McKinnon present sewing patterns and instructions for the five key pieces that will form the basis of your own capsule wardrobe: a great shift dress ; well-fitting trousers ; a simple yet stylish skirt ; a light blouse ; a jersey vest. Their focus is on quality and fit - all the patterns can be adapted to fit and suit you perfectly, whether you prefer long, short or cap sleeves, high or low waistbands, and slim, straight or wide legged trousers. Once you've created your items you can then mix and match them to create a variety of looks and styles. Aimed at advanced beginners, the book guides you through how to measure yourself and all the techniques you will need.
Subjects: Clothing and dress.; Dressmaking.; Sewing.; Women's clothing.;
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A fistful of shells : West Africa from the rise of the slave trade to the age of revolution / by Green, Toby,1974-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Ahead of the curve : learn to fit and sew amazing clothes for your curves / by Rushmore, Jenny,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits. Don't change your body to fit your clothes - change your clothes to fit your body! Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garments patterns, which includes a pair of trousers, a t-shirt, a vest top and two dress designs. Jenny takes you through a series of Fit Clinics - tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process - showing you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape. Once you have got to grips with this, you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body. If you're curvy or plus size, trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can't express their personality through clothes. This book finally changes that.
Subjects: Dressmaking; Sewing.; Tailoring (Women's); Women's clothing.;
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Lovely little stitches : 25 easy, adorable crochet patterns for babies and toddlers / by Petry, Karen,author.;
"Stitch up stunning handmade clothing for your little one. Create baby and toddler garments you'll cherish with these 25 enchanting patterns from Babes in the Wool crochet designer Karen Petry. Karen's collection of beautiful, versatile designs will keep your tiniest companions stylish and comfortable all year round. From durable, designed-for-play pieces like the Orton Overalls to cozy cold weather staples like the Langdale Coat and adorable heirloom accessories like the Milburn Bonnet, there's a gorgeous garment to commemorate all of your child's milestones and sweetest moments. Add a touch of modern flair to your little one's outfit with darling details such as ruffles and ribbing in addition to more practical, comfort-focused features like adjustable straps. With size options ranging from newborn to 3 years old, you can lovingly craft a wardrobe that will grow at the same rate as your tot for years of fashionable fun. Whether you're expanding your own baby's closet or making a thoughtful gift, this outstanding collection will be your new go-to for bespoke, handmade pieces your little loved ones can giggle, prance and play in"--Back cover.
Subjects: Crocheting.; Infants' clothing.;
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Not your gran's sewing book : easy alterations for the perfect fit at any size / by Luecke, Allie,author.;
It's finally here: The holy grail for creating clothes that celebrate your body and let all your curves and swerves sing! In this guide to easy alterations, flip-thrift guru Allie Luecke shares all the top tips to have your clothes fitting like a glove. Perfect for beginners, Allie's book has got you covered with easy-to-follow guides and fantastic projects including: starting strong (learn how to hem and dart everything you own ; take it all in (turn oversized into just-the-right size); let it all out (seam rip the shit out of too-tight clothes); mind the button gap (close the gaps on a button down shirt -- buh-bye, peeking bra!); zipper-ty doo dah (add zippers to form-fitting pieces -- or any piece, really). Whether you're tailoring the fit of a waistband or adding a pocket, Allie's clear tutorials guide you through the process with ease, and her signature voice and sense of humor will have you smiling while you sew. So don't give up on those unworn pieces haunting you from the closet; join Allie and let your clothes adorn your body the way they were destined to!
Subjects: Clothing and dress measurements.; Clothing and dress.; Sewing.; Tailoring.;
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Knitted wild animal friends : over 40 knitting patterns for wild animal dolls, their clothes and accessories / by Crowther, Louise(Knitting designer),author.;
Go wild with this collection of adorable knitted animal toys and their clothes and accessories by best-selling author Louise Crowther. After the success of Knitted Animal Friends, Louise has created knitting patterns for 12 wild animals including a zebra, elephant, lion, tiger and even a rhinoceros.
Subjects: Knitting; Stuffed animals (Toys);
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Mend! : a refashioning manual and manifesto / by Sekules, Kate,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A guide to the art, history, and politics of visible mending--at once a practical instruction guide for techniques, a statement on the beauty of repairing and reimagining clothes, and a manifesto against fast fashion. Part manifesto, part how-to, this book persuasively calls for a new way of thinking and handling clothes, flying in the face of the supposedly life-changing magic of throwing them away. Kate Sekules's message is simple: If your sweater gets a hole in it, don't discard it--mend it! Changing the way we dress is easier and cheaper than we think, and with enthusiasm and wit, Sekules shows you how to fix your garments and make your wardrobe more interesting with visible mending techniques, and help save the planet (and your soul) in the process.The environmental and human impacts of our clothing consumer habits cannot be overstated. When we continually buy and discard clothes, we are contributing to pollution, exploitation, and the waste of natural resources. Instead, we should be buying less and better, swapping, embracing vintage, and of course, mending. Sharp and incredibly timely, Mend! is a push for a slow fashion revolution in which we stop to think critically about what we buy, where it comes from, who makes it, and what it is doing to the environment, and is simultaneously a fun, crafty manual that will inspire readers to roll up their (freshly mended) sleeves and get creative, share their designs, and form radical creative communities to change closets, lives, and the world"--
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Clothing and dress; Clothing and dress;
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Sewing clothes : elevate your sewing skills : a master class in finishing, embellishing, and the details / by Mahon, Joi,author.;
"Elevate your sewing with this comprehensive how-to guide! This comprehensive book for sewists who want to up their game features more than 30 different techniques to learn that will elevate your stitch work! From changing design lines to honeycomb smocking, you'll find clear and easy instruction for each technique, with illustration or photo step-outs to guide you as you work. Included is a stitch dictionary for couture work and unique embroidery detailing, a useful chart for handling and sewing a variety of couture fabrics, and more. Zippers, edge finishing and embellishments, beading, bead and sequins, stitches and seams--nothing is forgotten in this complete guide. Revisit some well-known techniques with a new twist on style, with Sewing Clothes--Elevate Your Sewing Skills!" --
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Clothing and dress.; Dressmaking.; Sewing.;
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