McCall's® Essential Guide to Sewing

McCall's® Essential Guide to Sewing
Author: Brigitte Binder
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781936096725

A comprehensive guide to machine sewing, including basics of using a sewing machine, mending tears and altering, embellishing, and finishing, with advice on marketing designs online, common sewing questions, and glossary of sewing terms.

The Magic Pattern Book

The Magic Pattern Book
Author: Amy Barickman
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0761171622

Presents six dressmaking patterns that can be used to create an entire wardrobe that has thirty-six different looks and a total of over two hundred garments and accessories.

What I Wore

What I Wore
Author: Jessica Quirk
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0345526104

A COOKBOOK FOR YOUR CLOSET Personal style expert Jessica Quirk approaches getting dressed just as you would plan the perfect meal: With a smartly stocked pantry and a few gorgeous “spotlight ingredients,” inspiration comes easily. In What I Wore, named after her enormously popular blog, Jessica shares recipes for creating a stellar wardrobe to get you through spring, summer, fall, and winter. From delicates (bras, slips, lingerie) to the basics every woman should have (black pants, white shirts, knee-high leather boots) to the dramatic touches that set just the right tone (scarves, jewelry, handbags), she shows you how to take your look from ordinary to outstanding without breaking the bank. Inside you’ll discover how to • remix the clothing you already have for dozens of fresh, pulled-together looks • become a smarter shopper and always get the most bang for your buck • create wow-worthy ensembles for special occasions, weekends, and the office • supplement basics and investment pieces with fun and inexpensive accessories Plus you’ll learn tailoring tricks, handy hints, and packing tips to ensure that you always leave the house looking your best. Loaded with hundreds of vibrant, original illustrations and unique suggestions for combining colors, patterns, and textures, What I Wore will help you feel stylish and confident, each and every day.

Famous Frocks: The Little Black Dress

Famous Frocks: The Little Black Dress
Author: Dolin Bliss O'Shea
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2014-08-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1452130442

“[A] stylishly presented collection of sewing patterns for 10 LBDs; O’Shea also shows how each pattern can be adapted to another look.” —Publishers Weekly Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly . . . Each of these women had an influential take on the most classic wardrobe staple of all: the Little Black Dress. In this chic sewing book, patternmaker Dolin Bliss O’Shea pulls inspiration from famous LBDs throughout history—including Mary Quant’s mod mini, a classic wrap dress worn by Liza Minnelli, Princess Diana’s smart A-line, and more—and offers patterns for reinterpreted versions that are perfectly stylish. Including ten full dress patterns with sewing variations to make twenty garments in all, a primer on sewing techniques, vintage photographs of style icons, and full-color shots of the finished pieces, this book has everything fashionistas need to bring timeless style right into their closets. “Features famous little black dresses over the decades. Learn how to sew up Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina Dress or Kate Moss’ sexy lace dress of the millennium . . . The patterns in this book can take you through the work week to weekend cocktail parties!” —Coquette

Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls

Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe for 18-Inch Dolls
Author: Joan Hinds
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2002-03-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780873493758

What doll lover wouldn't want to outfit their doll in today's most fashionable clothes? From a cozy fleece vest to an elegant party dress, you'll find patterns and instructions to make 16 fun, modern outfits for the ever popular 18-inch doll such as American Girls, Creative Friends, the Springfield Collection, and others. You'd spend over $100 to buy these patterns individually, and you wouldn't get the helpful instructions Joan has written to guide you in creating all the outfits and accessories shown in the photos. Bonus: Instructions for making 11 accessory items Full-size tissue pattern sheets for more than 30 garments Complete step-by-step instructions with hundreds of helpful illustrations

All Dolled Up

All Dolled Up
Author: Joan Hinds
Publisher: Krause Publications
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2010-07-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781440204173

Stylish Outfits for Girls and Their Dolls! A girl and her doll are fast friends indeed. Add in coordinating outfits, and nothing could be cuter! You can make adorable coordinating outfits for the girl in your life and the doll in hers with the help of All Dolled Up! From flowered party dresses, summer tops and Capri pants to fleece vests and messenger bags, the projects inside All Dolled Up provide easy, fun and fashionable outfits for every season and time of day. Make 20 different outfits including dress-up clothes, casual wear, pajamas and accessories. Create the clothing using full-size patterns for all of the doll projects and many of the girl projects. Learn time-saving techniques for creating clothing for 18-inch dolls, making any outfit in 30 minutes or less. Watch the techniques in action with author Joan Hinds and Nancy Zieman on the bonus DVD. Learn even more tips and techniques from Nancy Zieman in her Notes from Nancy throughout the book. Making matching outfits for your girl and her doll is easy and fun with All Dolled Up! Video DVD player or software required to view enclosed DVD.