Hodgkins, Lisa
Summary: "In the last half of the 19th century, the women of America were beginning to develop their own sense of style. Although influenced by European fashions and the social and economic changes of the time, they made clothing choices based upon their personal aspirations and their practical everyday needs. Providing an overview of fashion influences for each decade from the 1860s to the end of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Visual Arts 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 391.2 HODRushmore, Jenny
Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hardie Grant, Quadrille 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.4 RUSSummary: The simplest stitch--the most spectacular results! Featuring a foreword from knitwear designer Holli Yeoh! Garter stitch is the first stitch pattern we learn as knitters--and now, we celebrate the beauty and sophistication of this simple stitch with Garter Stitch Revival. In this gorgeous collection, each project highlights garter stitch in its detail work, as a supporting role for other...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Interweave 2016
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 GARBrescia, George.
Summary: A leading style expert outlines a method for "conscious dressing" that explains how to pursue daily goals by using one's wardrobe choices to promote self-confidence and reflect how one wants to be perceived.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 BREFord, Mimi G.
Summary: "Start with the basics--a button-up shirt, trousers, a pencil skirt, fitted tee, camisole, wrap dress, and jacket--then try the hacks: fun modifications for eighteen more garments. Next, mix and match your way to more than one hundred gorgeous looks! Renowned for her extraordinary style and size-inclusive patterns, Mimi G presents seven basic patterns and all the instruction you need to sew...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2023
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Summary: "The cowl is back! Bestselling author Cathy Carron once again gives the cowl her visionary treatment. Showcasing 35 fresh designs, this book offers an impressive range of styles, from Cafe au Lait, where two contrasting colors combine with a ripple pattern, to the sleek, double-faced Sun Valley. Beautiful colorwork, beading, shaping, cables, textures, embellishments, and more will catch the eye...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sixth&Spring Books 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 CAROsborn, Kate Gagnon.
Summary: "Fall is an ever-popular season for knitters, and with November Knits you can knit warm and stylish garments and accessories to make the season a little cozier. Popular knit designers and authors Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn join forces with all-star contributors, including Melissa LaBarre, Cirilia Rose, Cecily Glowik McDonald, Kristen TenDyke, and many more. Capture the essence of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Interweave 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 OSBHenshaw, Pat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hamlyn 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 HenshawLodi, Hafsa
Summary: "This book speaks to the various personalities and companies who have helped shape the modest fashion industry into such a significant retail sector, while also exploring the controversies that lie at the heart of the movement, such as one pressing question: even if it covers the skin but is flamboyant, modeled with the purpose of attracting attention, and publicly promoted on social media, can...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Neem Tree Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.92 LODBaca, Salena
Summary: "Get ready for cool weather, fast! You'll be ready to cozy up in no time with these 6 crochet designs made with bulky yarn and big hooks. Designs include pullovers, cardigans, ponchos, and wraps in easy-to-wear, popular oversized fit"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 2023
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Summary: "First impressions count, whether you are an intern or a CEO; Lauren A. Rothman addresses an age-old dilemma: how to be appropriate and stylish in the workplace"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perseus Distribution Services 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.3 ROTFallon, Jules
Summary: A practical illustrated guide to techniques, tools and troubleshooting from a couture dressmaker. It features scores of step-by-step sequences showing every kind of technique, from using and adapting paper patterns, to couture-inspired seaming techniques that will take garment-making skills to a new level.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 FALKrohn, Katherine E.
Summary: Looks at the different modes of dress in the American West from the 1840s to the 1890s, examining the clothing and accessories of Native Americans, early pioneers, and the men and women of different social classes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-first Century Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 391.00973 KROTuite, Rebecca.
Summary: Presents a history of fashion at the seven female Ivy League schools from the 1920s up to the present, describing how the preppy style became an iconic American look and innfluenced popular culture around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rizzoli 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 TUISummary: "Acclaimed street syle photographer Ari Seth Cohen and director Lina Plioplyte dive into the personal lives of New York City's most fashionable seniors. In an industry obsessed with youth, these older women dispel conventional ideas about beauty and aging and prove that with age comes grace, confidence, and new, unimagined opportunities for fame and fortune."--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ADVKaren, Dawnn
Summary: "You may get dressed every day without really thinking about what you're putting on, but did you know that what you wear has a powerful effect on how you feel? Or that your clothes influence the way others perceive you? By making a few adjustments to your wardrobe, and learning to style from the inside out, [you may] not only elevate your look, but level up your entire life"--Dust jacket flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Spark 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646 KARMonahan, Gretta.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.34 MONVanderzeil, Geneva.
Summary: "DIY Fashionista" allows you to re-create the most coveted looks and catwalk trends yourself by doing projects that are professional-looking, inexpensive to make and reuse items you already have or can easily source from markets and secondhand stores. With 50 projects ranging from accessories such as jewellery, hats, bags and scarves to bigger projects for dresses, skirts, jackets, trousers and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carlton 2012
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Summary: Kathleen Cheetham presents her original garment patterns and detailed sewing instruction so plus-size women can create a closetful of flattering shapes and silhouettes. By working with the 4 enclosed patterns, step-by-step construction, and fitting instruction, readers can create a wardrobe of versatile and stylish garments--which can be adapted for office wear, casual wear, or evening wear,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quayside Pub. Group 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.2 CHEGarcia, Nina.
Summary: The star judge on "Project Runway" offers an accessible and classy illustrated guide to what to wear on any occasion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Voice 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.3 GARWoodall, Trinny.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 391.2 WOOMahon, Joi
Summary: "A comprehensive manual on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes! The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more. Learn how to take a pattern you already have and adjust it to your unique needs, install a zipper, use notions, and get a good fit out of any sewing pattern for any...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Landauer Publishing 2022
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 646.4 MAHHoutte, Alison.
Summary: The owner of Brooklyn's Hooti Couture boutique draws on her grandmother's insights into how to accent a wardrobe with vintage accessories, explaining how style can be informed through the stories of past-generation articles of clothing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2005