Clothing & Sewing Books

Fashion Designers

Fashion Designers
by Panela Golbin
An engaging look at woman's fashions of the past 50 years. Spotlights the work of Balenciaga, Chanel, Klein, Saint-Laurent, and others. Over 300 high fashion photos and never published drawings. 224 pgs, 300 colour illus, hb, 9 X 12½
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$57.00

Pieced Clothing Variations


Pieced Clothing Variations

by Yvonne Porcella
Yvonne presents one basic vest pattern and nine ways to make it into totally different tops, jackets or coats. Includes basic strip piecing directions. 40 pgs, 14 colour, pb, 8¾ X 10¾".

$12.95

Make Your Own Japanese Clothes


Make Your Own Japanese Clothes

by John Marshall
Simple sewing—no zippers, darts or buttonholes—just pure comfort. The first pattern book to feature 15 Japanese versatile garments, from kimonos to haori jackets, or roomy slacks and split-toed socks. Follow the authentic Japanese sewing methods or simple modern ones. Pattern layouts, fabric suggestions and sizing instructions are included with each project. Wonderful simple lines for surface designs. 128 pages, 18 colour plates, illustrations & multi sized patterns, paper back, 7 X 10".

$42.95

More Jazz from Judy Murrah


More Jazz from Judy Murrah: New shapes & great ideas for wonderful wearable art

by Judy Murrah
New techniques for jackets, vests and tabards - 10 different projects. More than 35 patchwork and embellishment techniques. Includes two pull out multiple sized patterns; an adults tabard and a child's jacket. 132 pgs,colour, pb, 8 X 11½
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$39.95

Opening And Closing

Opening & Closing
by Lois Ericson with Anne Charles
This book covers every type of closure imaginable, 100 different ways to fasten a garment. Lois Ericson demonstrates how to make an outfit an exceptional one by considering the closure as a first instead of last consideration in garment design. Soft Cover, 200 pages 32 pgs of colour photos as well as black and white of each closure design, 8½ x 11" .

$24.00

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