Crafts & Hobbies - Fashion

Now kids can create their very own knitted accessories! Finger Knitting for Kids shows young crafters (and their parents) how to make cute and easy knitted pieces using only their fingers and a bit of yarn. Clear and simple step-by-step lessons walk them through...

Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for...

Fit and Sew Custom Jeans is unique in that it addresses both the order of construction and fit simultaneously. Other books gloss over the fitting, having you guess your adjustments in the flat pattern stage. By the time you try on the jeans, it...

This encyclopedic volume of fitting adjustments includes 70 adjustments with multiple options for refining the fit of the front or back garment and sleeve. It comes with instructions on how to fit, how to select a size, how to update corresponding pattern pieces, grading...

Learn to repair your clothes from this cheerful, handwritten, and hand-illustrated guide. Ever had to say goodbye to a favorite item of clothing because of a busted zipper, fallen hem, or gaping hole? Want to save money and the world by not buying new...

Your guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces! Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process. Discover Jennifer's organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery. This book unravels everything from daily neural challenges to unconventional backgrounds,...

Polish up on the latest nail art styles with this globe-spanning book that collects the work of some of today's most creative manicurists. Getting a fresh set of nails means different things for every customer, but these days, it's a form of self-expression like...

A helpful, clearly-illustrated guide to making friendship bracelets for beginners. Discover lots of different, simple techniques for making friendship bracelets from your own yarn, string or thread. Includes instructions for making cardboard weaving wheels for super-easy bracelets, and suggestions for simple ways to create...

Knitting without needles is crafty fun for the whole family! Bring the joy of finger knitting to your own home with this easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated guide. Adapted from Finger Knitting Fun by award-winning DIY/lifestyles broadcaster, designer, and author Vickie Howell, Fun and Easy Finger Knitting...

Celebrated sewing expert Gretchen Hirsch shows you how to transform knits and stretch fabrics into glamorous vintage looks inspired by Coco Chanel, Claire McCardell, Madame Grès, and more. Knit fabrics are easy to fit, have a lovely drape, and are known for being comfortable...

Brighten up your everyday with 37 vibrant and inspiring granny square projects. With just a crochet hook, a few balls of yarn, and granny square patterns in different shapes and sizes, you can create all manner of fabulous projects for your wardrobe and home....

Brighten your outdoor wardrobe and your life with vibrant, Nordic-inspired patterns and uplifting stories from Une Cecilie Oksvold. In Happy Nordic Knits, escape to the scenic Norwegian winter wonderland that knitwear designer Une Cecilie Oksvold calls home! This stunning collection of 23 original designs...

This practical and informative guidebook is a "must-have" for anyone planning to create accurate period costumes for theatrical productions and historical reenactments. From short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s, this profusely...

Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super-cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn how to crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware. Rose built her popular brand of stylish crocheted clothing and accessories that earned her international...

Dress Through the Decades With StyleLearn how to dress the way they did in every decade--from the Edwardian 1900s to the grunge Y2K era, and everything in between-- --with this incredible guide to vintage-inspired fashion. Gabi Jones from Gabi's Vintage shares her best tips...

Unlock your full style potential. Transform your wardrobe. Dress your best. In How to Dress Your Best, TikTok's favourite fashion guru and style consultant Ellie-Jean Royden equips you with the tools and advice you need to curate a transformative wardrobe for everyday life. Ellie-Jean...

Make your wardrobe last a lifetime with this practical beginner's guide to caring for your clothes. The average person buys 56 items of new clothing each year and wears them seven times before getting rid of them. Over fifty percent of the clothes we...

In How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie Don McCunn draws on a decade's experience teaching online classes, this compendium of pattern making and sewing instructions provides instructions for making five kinds of bras - conventional, bikini, bandeau, bust sling, and athletic - as...

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read...

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read...