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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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The edge of summer / by Shipman, Viola,author.;
Devastated by the sudden death of her mother--a quiet, loving and intensely private Southern seamstress called Miss Mabel, who overflowed with pearls of Ozarks wisdom but never spoke of her own family--Sutton Douglas makes the impulsive decision to pack up and head north to the Michigan resort town where she believes she'll find answers to the lifelong questions she's had about not only her mother's past but also her own place in the world. Recalling Miss Mabel's sewing notions that were her childhood toys, Sutton buys a collection of buttons at an estate sale from Bonnie Lyons, the imposing matriarch of the lakeside community. Propelled by a handful of trinkets left behind by her mother and glimpses into the history of the magical lakeshore town, Sutton becomes tantalized by the possibility that Bonnie is the grandmother she never knew. But is she? As Sutton cautiously befriends Bonnie and is taken into her confidence, she begins to uncover the secrets about her family that Miss Mabel so carefully hid, and about the role that Sutton herself unwittingly played in it all.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Buttons; Family secrets; Mothers and daughters; Women dressmakers;
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The beautiful / by Ahdieh, Renée.;
"In 19th century New Orleans, Celine, a dressmaker from Paris, becomes embroiled in a murder mystery that's connected to a glamorous supernatural cohort"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Paranormal romance stories.; Mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Women dressmakers; Dressmaking; Serial murderers;
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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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Deadly patterns / by Bourbon, Melissa.;
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Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery stories.; Ghost stories.; Cassidy, Harlow Jane (Fictitious character); Women dressmakers; Murder; Fashion shows;
© c2012., Obsidian,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Easy guide to sewing tops and t-shirts, skirts, and pants / by MacIntyre, Lynn.; Tilton, Marcy.;
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Subjects: Dressmaking.; Women's clothing.; Clothing and dress measurements.; Sewing.; Machine sewing.;
© c2009., Taunton Press,
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Weekend sewing : more than 40 projects and ideas for inspired stitching / by Ross, Heather.; Gruen, John,1958-;
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Subjects: Dressmaking.; Women's clothing.; Children's clothing.; Household linens.; Gifts.; Sewing.;
© 2009., Stewart, Tabori & Chang,
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Weekend sewing : more than 40 projects and ideas for inspired stitching / by Ross, Heather.; Gruen, John,1958-;
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Subjects: Dressmaking.; Women's clothing.; Children's clothing.; Household linens.; Gifts.; Sewing.;
© 2013, c2009., Stewart, Tabori & Chang,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Summer at Lake Haven / by Thayne, RaeAnne.;
"A lakeside summer, a new beginning... Samantha Fremont has been struggling with the weight of her mother's expectations for years. But now that her mother has passed away, it's time for Sam to be bold and finally establish the fashion design business she's always dreamed of. And the perfect opportunity has fallen into her lap. Her friend's getting married and has asked Sam to create her wedding dress...if only she can avoid the bride's infuriating brother, who's temporarily the boy next door. Ian Summerhill knows a sabbatical in Haven Point is exactly what he and his children need to recover from their mother's death. His romantic relationship with his ex-wife may have ended years ago, but caring for her throughout her illness broke his heart. All he wants is to watch his little sister walk down the aisle and to see his kids smile again. And somehow his lovely new neighbor is instrumental in both. But as their uneasy truce blossoms into a genuine friendship and more, Ian has obligations in England he can't ignore, and a secret that threatens the fragile trust he and Sam have built."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Romance fiction.; Women dressmakers; Weddings; Single fathers; Man-woman relationships; Dogs; Families; Small cities;
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The dressmaker's gift / by Valpy, Fiona,author.;
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Women dressmakers; World War, 1939-1945; Secrecy; Grandmothers;
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