Author: Barbara Tewksbury
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970375117
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
This book contains complete instructions for making a traditional Scottish kilt from either tartan or self-color fabric. Over 200 line drawings illustrate every step.The book is spiral-bound so the open book lies flat for easy reference during sewing.
The Art of Kiltmaking
Author: Barbara Tewksbury
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970375117
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
This book contains complete instructions for making a traditional Scottish kilt from either tartan or self-color fabric. Over 200 line drawings illustrate every step.The book is spiral-bound so the open book lies flat for easy reference during sewing.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970375117
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
This book contains complete instructions for making a traditional Scottish kilt from either tartan or self-color fabric. Over 200 line drawings illustrate every step.The book is spiral-bound so the open book lies flat for easy reference during sewing.
The Waistcoat Workbook
Author: J. François-Campbell
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003836615
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
The Waistcoat Workbook: Historical, Modern, and Genre Drafting of Waistcoats for Men and Women 1837–Present Day provides comprehensive coverage of the design, construction, and role of waistcoats from the reign of Queen Victoria to the present day in the United Kingdom. The book contains step-by-step instructions on how to draft the garments onto pattern paper from start to finish with drafting tools, including diagrams and detailed instructions on what measurements are required and how to record the information. The book also features: A brief history of waistcoats in European, and particularly British history, highlighting key points in the evolution of the garment A discussion of fabrics that would be suitable to use for the garments and what kind of interlinings and linings are best suited, depending on the main fabric chosen for the front of the garment Information on how to deal with one and two-way fabrics and challenging materials, as well as fabric analysis and pressing techniques Step-by-step instructions to construct genre waistcoats, including cosplay and Steampunk clothing Industry terminology and suppliers and stockists The Waistcoat Workbook is an excellent resource for professional film and theatre costume makers and tailors, students of costume and fashion design, and makers in cosplay, Steampunk, and re-enactment fields.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003836615
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
The Waistcoat Workbook: Historical, Modern, and Genre Drafting of Waistcoats for Men and Women 1837–Present Day provides comprehensive coverage of the design, construction, and role of waistcoats from the reign of Queen Victoria to the present day in the United Kingdom. The book contains step-by-step instructions on how to draft the garments onto pattern paper from start to finish with drafting tools, including diagrams and detailed instructions on what measurements are required and how to record the information. The book also features: A brief history of waistcoats in European, and particularly British history, highlighting key points in the evolution of the garment A discussion of fabrics that would be suitable to use for the garments and what kind of interlinings and linings are best suited, depending on the main fabric chosen for the front of the garment Information on how to deal with one and two-way fabrics and challenging materials, as well as fabric analysis and pressing techniques Step-by-step instructions to construct genre waistcoats, including cosplay and Steampunk clothing Industry terminology and suppliers and stockists The Waistcoat Workbook is an excellent resource for professional film and theatre costume makers and tailors, students of costume and fashion design, and makers in cosplay, Steampunk, and re-enactment fields.
Kilts and Catnip (The Shrouded Isle Book 1)
Author: Zoe Tasia
Publisher: Zoe Tasia
ISBN: 173506890X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Magical danger lurks in the forest. But Greg Gillie, a handsome Scot with a mysterious past, protects the Shrouded Isle and the lands beyond from the mischievous, dangerous fae. A woman arrives disturbing the wee folk. When American widow, Becca Shaw and her two daughters arrive, Greg’s task becomes increasingly difficult. As each day passes, more fae steal away from the forest hill and menace the people in the village. Can this exodus be stopped? As Becca encounters an array of magical creatures, she strives to repair her relationship with her two still-grieving girls and befriend the suspicious villagers. Greg and Becca must work together to solve the mystery of why the fae are escaping and discover how to prevent it while they struggle with their blossoming feelings for one another. For their sake and the sake of the world, let’s hope they’re up to the task. Kilts and Catnip, the first book in a new fantasy series, is filled with sweet romance, delightful humor, and exciting adventure. Kilts and Catnip was a finalist for the 2019 National Readers’ Choice Awards and a semi-finalist for the 2019 Ozma Book Awards.
Publisher: Zoe Tasia
ISBN: 173506890X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Magical danger lurks in the forest. But Greg Gillie, a handsome Scot with a mysterious past, protects the Shrouded Isle and the lands beyond from the mischievous, dangerous fae. A woman arrives disturbing the wee folk. When American widow, Becca Shaw and her two daughters arrive, Greg’s task becomes increasingly difficult. As each day passes, more fae steal away from the forest hill and menace the people in the village. Can this exodus be stopped? As Becca encounters an array of magical creatures, she strives to repair her relationship with her two still-grieving girls and befriend the suspicious villagers. Greg and Becca must work together to solve the mystery of why the fae are escaping and discover how to prevent it while they struggle with their blossoming feelings for one another. For their sake and the sake of the world, let’s hope they’re up to the task. Kilts and Catnip, the first book in a new fantasy series, is filled with sweet romance, delightful humor, and exciting adventure. Kilts and Catnip was a finalist for the 2019 National Readers’ Choice Awards and a semi-finalist for the 2019 Ozma Book Awards.
Garment Making
Author: John Williamson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Garment cutting
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Garment cutting
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Godey's Lady's Book
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Costume
Languages : en
Pages : 1218
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Costume
Languages : en
Pages : 1218
Book Description
The Coco Pinchard Boxset
Author: Robert Bryndza
Publisher: Raven Street Publishing
ISBN: 1916153968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1122
Book Description
'One of the most enjoyable books I've ever read. It was like life! I laughed. I cried. I felt warm and fuzzy. You could insert yourself right in the story and feel at home!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Between her cheating husband, her meddling in-laws, and an unexpected pregnancy, Coco Pinchard's life is coming apart at the seams. Can she pick up the pieces to find her long-awaited happily ever after? A sidesplitting box set from multi-million bestselling author, Robert Bryndza. Book 1: The Not So Secret Emails of Coco Pinchard If you enjoyed flipping through Bridget Jones's diary, you'll love perusing Coco Pinchard's emails! Coco confides in her quirky, supportive friends as she deals with her life falling apart. Read the emails that tell the heart warming and often hilarious tale of Coco picking up the pieces, in this fun, feel-good Romantic Comedy. Book 2: Coco Pinchard's Big Fat Tipsy Wedding Coco thinks she's on the road to happily ever after with Adam, until he inexplicably breaks up with her. Will one mistake cost them their whole future? Coco sets out to discover what has really happened, and uncovers a shocking secret Adam has been hiding from her... Full of hilarious twists and turns, Coco Pinchard's Big Fat Tipsy Wedding is a witty, heart-warming, romantic comedy - the stand-alone sequel to no.1 bestselling, The Not So Secret Emails of Coco Pinchard. Book 3: Coco Pinchard, the Consequences of Love and Sex Coco Pinchard has a great life, a bestselling memoir, and a handsome second husband. Things are going exactly as planned -- until her adult son runs into disaster, her ex's mother butts back into her life, and she finds out she's pregnant! Maybe life is more fun if you throw your plans out the window... The third book in the bestselling Coco Pinchard series is a hilarious diary with Coco's trademark wit and honesty, tracing the raging hormones and extraordinary twists that take her to motherhood for the second time. Book 4: A Very Coco Christmas A Very Coco Christmas is a delicious, stand-alone prequel short story to the smash-hit Coco Pinchard series. It's 1985, and eighteen-year-old Coco Pinchard is home for Christmas after her first term at University. She's fallen hopelessly in love with Daniel Pinchard, but Coco's mother wants her to be with Kenneth, the son of posh friends Adrian and Yvonne Rosebury, who will be joining them for Christmas. As snow falls softly over the city, and Coco tries to juggle a series of hilarious events, the stage is set for a Christmas lunch like no other. Book 5: Coco Pinchard's Must-Have Toy Story A sparkling feel-good comedy, which asks the question - how far would you go to get your child the must-have Christmas toy? It's December 1992, and children are going crazy for the Tracy Island toy - almost as crazy as the parents! Christmas day is fast approaching and Coco Pinchard is desperately trying to track one down for her four-year-old son Rosencrantz. From dodgy dealings in a motorway lay-by, to extreme shopping in Hamley's with a Sylvanian Families fanatic, to having a go at the Blue Peter make-your-own Tracy Island, Coco tries everything in the hope that Rosencrantz can open the must-have toy on Christmas morning.
Publisher: Raven Street Publishing
ISBN: 1916153968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1122
Book Description
'One of the most enjoyable books I've ever read. It was like life! I laughed. I cried. I felt warm and fuzzy. You could insert yourself right in the story and feel at home!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Between her cheating husband, her meddling in-laws, and an unexpected pregnancy, Coco Pinchard's life is coming apart at the seams. Can she pick up the pieces to find her long-awaited happily ever after? A sidesplitting box set from multi-million bestselling author, Robert Bryndza. Book 1: The Not So Secret Emails of Coco Pinchard If you enjoyed flipping through Bridget Jones's diary, you'll love perusing Coco Pinchard's emails! Coco confides in her quirky, supportive friends as she deals with her life falling apart. Read the emails that tell the heart warming and often hilarious tale of Coco picking up the pieces, in this fun, feel-good Romantic Comedy. Book 2: Coco Pinchard's Big Fat Tipsy Wedding Coco thinks she's on the road to happily ever after with Adam, until he inexplicably breaks up with her. Will one mistake cost them their whole future? Coco sets out to discover what has really happened, and uncovers a shocking secret Adam has been hiding from her... Full of hilarious twists and turns, Coco Pinchard's Big Fat Tipsy Wedding is a witty, heart-warming, romantic comedy - the stand-alone sequel to no.1 bestselling, The Not So Secret Emails of Coco Pinchard. Book 3: Coco Pinchard, the Consequences of Love and Sex Coco Pinchard has a great life, a bestselling memoir, and a handsome second husband. Things are going exactly as planned -- until her adult son runs into disaster, her ex's mother butts back into her life, and she finds out she's pregnant! Maybe life is more fun if you throw your plans out the window... The third book in the bestselling Coco Pinchard series is a hilarious diary with Coco's trademark wit and honesty, tracing the raging hormones and extraordinary twists that take her to motherhood for the second time. Book 4: A Very Coco Christmas A Very Coco Christmas is a delicious, stand-alone prequel short story to the smash-hit Coco Pinchard series. It's 1985, and eighteen-year-old Coco Pinchard is home for Christmas after her first term at University. She's fallen hopelessly in love with Daniel Pinchard, but Coco's mother wants her to be with Kenneth, the son of posh friends Adrian and Yvonne Rosebury, who will be joining them for Christmas. As snow falls softly over the city, and Coco tries to juggle a series of hilarious events, the stage is set for a Christmas lunch like no other. Book 5: Coco Pinchard's Must-Have Toy Story A sparkling feel-good comedy, which asks the question - how far would you go to get your child the must-have Christmas toy? It's December 1992, and children are going crazy for the Tracy Island toy - almost as crazy as the parents! Christmas day is fast approaching and Coco Pinchard is desperately trying to track one down for her four-year-old son Rosencrantz. From dodgy dealings in a motorway lay-by, to extreme shopping in Hamley's with a Sylvanian Families fanatic, to having a go at the Blue Peter make-your-own Tracy Island, Coco tries everything in the hope that Rosencrantz can open the must-have toy on Christmas morning.
The Ultimate Nova Scotia Quiz Book
Author: Kara Turner
Publisher: Formac Publishing Company
ISBN: 1459506219
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
This laugh-out-loud quiz book is packed with over 250 entertaining questions and 50 colour illustrations. Loaded with legends, landmarks, sporting triumphs, funny sayings, jokes and much more, the book includes a map of the province, a spread on lobster lore and Nova Scotia record breakers. Amusing and enlightening, The Ultimate Nova Scotia Quiz Book will puzzle and surprise everyone, young and old — even the most trivia savvy adults will learn something new. This handy-sized book makes a great gift, souvenir and keepsake.
Publisher: Formac Publishing Company
ISBN: 1459506219
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
This laugh-out-loud quiz book is packed with over 250 entertaining questions and 50 colour illustrations. Loaded with legends, landmarks, sporting triumphs, funny sayings, jokes and much more, the book includes a map of the province, a spread on lobster lore and Nova Scotia record breakers. Amusing and enlightening, The Ultimate Nova Scotia Quiz Book will puzzle and surprise everyone, young and old — even the most trivia savvy adults will learn something new. This handy-sized book makes a great gift, souvenir and keepsake.
An Ancient Strife (Caledonia Book #2)
Author: Michael Phillips
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441229582
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Young Parliament member Anthony Trentham continues his quest to learn about his Scottish heritage in order to decide his next political move. Through stories read and told to him, he discovers more about his ancestors and the history of Scotland. He also encounters a feisty Highland lass who stirs his heart. Will he find the courage to stand up for his beliefs?
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441229582
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Young Parliament member Anthony Trentham continues his quest to learn about his Scottish heritage in order to decide his next political move. Through stories read and told to him, he discovers more about his ancestors and the history of Scotland. He also encounters a feisty Highland lass who stirs his heart. Will he find the courage to stand up for his beliefs?
Richard Judy and me
Author: John Harrison
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1291279555
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
The story of a man, a chat show couple and a quest to make a better life
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1291279555
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
The story of a man, a chat show couple and a quest to make a better life
Fashion and Costume in American Popular Culture
Author: Valerie Oliver
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313033269
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Providing a convenient and unique look at fashion and costume literature and how it has developed historically, this volume discusses monographic and reference literature and provides information on periodicals, research centers, and costume museums and collections. It also provides a new way of looking at the literature through a database of 58 Library of Congress subject headings. It covers topics from jeans to wedding dresses and features popular examples of how clothing is used and reflected in our culture through the literature discussed. Of interest to scholars, students, and anyone curious about the unique power clothing holds in our lives. Various types of reference sources are discussed including other guides to the literature, encyclopedia, dictionaries, biographical dictionaries, specialized bibliographies, and indexing and abstracting services. Electronic CD-ROM and online databases equivalents are included in the presentation of indexing and abstracting services with major networks such as OCLC, RLIN, Lexis/Nexis, and Dialog mentioned as well. In addition a list of 123 research centers, mainly libraries, is provided and arranged geographically by state, some 176 costume museums and collections of costumes located at colleges and universities are listed alphabetically, and a list of 278 periodicals on fashion, costume, clothing and related topics is provided. A database of some 58 clothing and accessory subject headings is analyzed in the Worldcat database with the literature of the top ten specific clothing and accessory subject terms limited to media publication format are covered. Additionally, histories of costume and fashion in the U.S. and works which concentrate on psychological, sociological or cultural aspects are outlined. An appendix, including the clothing and accessory database, and author and subject indexes conclude the volume.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313033269
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Providing a convenient and unique look at fashion and costume literature and how it has developed historically, this volume discusses monographic and reference literature and provides information on periodicals, research centers, and costume museums and collections. It also provides a new way of looking at the literature through a database of 58 Library of Congress subject headings. It covers topics from jeans to wedding dresses and features popular examples of how clothing is used and reflected in our culture through the literature discussed. Of interest to scholars, students, and anyone curious about the unique power clothing holds in our lives. Various types of reference sources are discussed including other guides to the literature, encyclopedia, dictionaries, biographical dictionaries, specialized bibliographies, and indexing and abstracting services. Electronic CD-ROM and online databases equivalents are included in the presentation of indexing and abstracting services with major networks such as OCLC, RLIN, Lexis/Nexis, and Dialog mentioned as well. In addition a list of 123 research centers, mainly libraries, is provided and arranged geographically by state, some 176 costume museums and collections of costumes located at colleges and universities are listed alphabetically, and a list of 278 periodicals on fashion, costume, clothing and related topics is provided. A database of some 58 clothing and accessory subject headings is analyzed in the Worldcat database with the literature of the top ten specific clothing and accessory subject terms limited to media publication format are covered. Additionally, histories of costume and fashion in the U.S. and works which concentrate on psychological, sociological or cultural aspects are outlined. An appendix, including the clothing and accessory database, and author and subject indexes conclude the volume.