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The Matchy Matchy Sewing Book

Flexible, Fun, and Satisfying Sewing Projects Using Simple Shapes

by Amy Gonzales, Theresa Kuo ...

Sew a creative, wearable closet with the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club's guide to mixing, matching, and using what you've got, featuring 12 flexible sewing projects.These beginner-friendly sewing patterns are refreshingly simple, highly wearable, and so much fun that you can't just make one. The patterns (sizes XXS-6XL) are based on three simple blocks that can be modified and built upon to make a ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Sew a creative, wearable closet with the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club's guide to mixing, matching, and using what you've got, featuring 12 flexible sewing projects.These beginner-friendly sewing patterns are refreshingly simple, highly wearable, and so much fun that you can't just make one. The patterns (sizes XXS-6XL) are based on three simple blocks that can be modified and built upon to make a
... Read more
60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners

Easy Projects for New Crocheters in Pacific® from Cascade Yarns®

by The Editors of Sixth & Spring Books ...

Series series 60 Quick Crochet Collection
With a thorough how-to section that includes step-by-step photography and 60 patterns that range in project type and technique, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners will help new crocheters build skills and make many useful items at the same time. Whether you're picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are familiar with the basic crochet stitches and need something to make, 60 Quick ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With a thorough how-to section that includes step-by-step photography and 60 patterns that range in project type and technique, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners will help new crocheters build skills and make many useful items at the same time. Whether you're picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are familiar with the basic crochet stitches and need something to make, 60 Quick
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Sew Chinelo

How to transform your wardrobe with sustainable style

by Chinelo Bally ...

Minimise waste and maximise creativity with 14 stylish freehand dressmaking projects from Chinelo Bally.Making your own clothes is a sustainable, ethical and fun craft that is brought alive by bestselling author and designer Chinelo Bally. Using the freehand cutting method for which she has become so well known, Chinelo shows how to upcycle and make stunning new items from old garments as well as ... Read more

$10.49 USD

Minimise waste and maximise creativity with 14 stylish freehand dressmaking projects from Chinelo Bally.Making your own clothes is a sustainable, ethical and fun craft that is brought alive by bestselling author and designer Chinelo Bally. Using the freehand cutting method for which she has become so well known, Chinelo shows how to upcycle and make stunning new items from old garments as well as
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Cosplayer's Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam

Level Up Your Costumes & Props

by Beverly Downen ...

Unlock the unlimited possibilities of EVA foam! Turn your wildest costume dreams into reality! Whether you are a master-level cosplayer or brand-new to making costumes and props, this is the ultimate reference guide to using different kinds of EVA foam and other up-to-date materials and to make epic costumes, props, accessories, and other projects out of this world! If you want to create your own ... Read more

$20.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the unlimited possibilities of EVA foam! Turn your wildest costume dreams into reality! Whether you are a master-level cosplayer or brand-new to making costumes and props, this is the ultimate reference guide to using different kinds of EVA foam and other up-to-date materials and to make epic costumes, props, accessories, and other projects out of this world! If you want to create your own
... Read more
AskMen.com Presents The Style Bible

The 11 Rules for Building a Complete and Timeless Wardrobe

Edited by James Bassil ...

Series Book 2 - Askmen.com Series
The Style Bible is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to improve his dress sense and lifestyle. Divided into 11 rules, The Style Bible helps you build a versatile wardrobe; coordinate different colors, patterns, and accessories; learn which clothes flatter your body type; and navigate the worlds of shoes, jeans, and watches. You'll also learn how to dress ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Style Bible is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to improve his dress sense and lifestyle. Divided into 11 rules, The Style Bible helps you build a versatile wardrobe; coordinate different colors, patterns, and accessories; learn which clothes flatter your body type; and navigate the worlds of shoes, jeans, and watches. You'll also learn how to dress
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New to You

How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing

by Melody Fortier ...

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women’s clothing will learn how to:• Avoid overpaying• Sort trash from treasure• Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones• Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers)• Alter and ... Read more

$9.59 USD

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women’s clothing will learn how to:• Avoid overpaying• Sort trash from treasure• Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones• Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers)• Alter and
... Read more
How to Knit Fashionable Scarves on Circle Looms

New Techniques for Knitting 12 Stylish Designs

by Denise Layman ...

By using circle looms, knit-wear enthusiasts can simplify stitch work—improving the overall look of projects and creating tighter, neater designs. From eyelet lace to picking up stitches, the techniques and methods in this guide will help beginning-level stitchers create unique scarves. Projects are accompanied by instructional photographs and include Westminster Eyelet Scarf, Trafalgar Self ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

By using circle looms, knit-wear enthusiasts can simplify stitch work—improving the overall look of projects and creating tighter, neater designs. From eyelet lace to picking up stitches, the techniques and methods in this guide will help beginning-level stitchers create unique scarves. Projects are accompanied by instructional photographs and include Westminster Eyelet Scarf, Trafalgar Self
... Read more
Sew Nostalgic!

Upcycle Your Favorite Childhood Bedsheets into One-of-a-Kind Outfits

by Kelsey Swarthout ...

Sew the Clothes of Your Childhood DreamsCustomize your closet with 12 patterns meant to show off the bold prints of vintage bedsheets—so you can be sustainable and fashionable while tapping into your inner child! Designer Kelsey Swarthout of @ropedropdesign is an expert in creating classic garments and accessories that give your heirloom or thrifted Winnie-the-Pooh, The Little Mermaid, or Star ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Sew the Clothes of Your Childhood DreamsCustomize your closet with 12 patterns meant to show off the bold prints of vintage bedsheets—so you can be sustainable and fashionable while tapping into your inner child! Designer Kelsey Swarthout of @ropedropdesign is an expert in creating classic garments and accessories that give your heirloom or thrifted Winnie-the-Pooh, The Little Mermaid, or Star
... Read more
Das Socken-Projekt

Bunte Socken zum Stricken und Zeigen

by Summer Lee ...

Translated by Katrin Marburger ...

Die schönsten Socken sind kunterbunt!Die bekannte Instagram-Designerin Summer Lee, aka @summer.lee.knits, begeistert auf ihren Social-Media-Kanälen ihre über 60.000 Follower:innen immer wieder aufs neue mit ihren farbenfrohen Sockendesigns.Ob rot, blau, grün oder gelb oder am besten alle Farben zusammen, kombiniert mit einzigartigen Strukturmustern - Sockenstricker:innen lieben ihre modern ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Die schönsten Socken sind kunterbunt!Die bekannte Instagram-Designerin Summer Lee, aka @summer.lee.knits, begeistert auf ihren Social-Media-Kanälen ihre über 60.000 Follower:innen immer wieder aufs neue mit ihren farbenfrohen Sockendesigns.Ob rot, blau, grün oder gelb oder am besten alle Farben zusammen, kombiniert mit einzigartigen Strukturmustern - Sockenstricker:innen lieben ihre modern
... Read more
Personal Color

The Definitive Guide to Finding and Wearing Your Best Colors

by Anuschka Rees ...

The definitive modern guide to finding your season and best colors, from the author of The Curated Closet.Why do some colors look radiant and effortless on one person but completely wash out another? The answer is color theory. In Personal Color, you’ll harness the power of color theory to identify your color season and discover which shades best harmonize with your unique skin tone, hair, and eye ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The definitive modern guide to finding your season and best colors, from the author of The Curated Closet.Why do some colors look radiant and effortless on one person but completely wash out another? The answer is color theory. In Personal Color, you’ll harness the power of color theory to identify your color season and discover which shades best harmonize with your unique skin tone, hair, and eye
... Read more
Patchwork

A Sewist's Diary

by Maddie Ballard ...

Lyrical, probing, soothing, and wise, Patchwork is a strikingly original debut and a celebration of the remarkable, everyday process of making and remaking: of story, of clothing, and of ourselves.“A gorgeous and tender exploration.”―Nina Mingya PowlesIn Patchwork, a charming and evocative sewist's diary, Maddie Ballard explores the making (and sometimes remaking) of seventeen specific garments ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Lyrical, probing, soothing, and wise, Patchwork is a strikingly original debut and a celebration of the remarkable, everyday process of making and remaking: of story, of clothing, and of ourselves.“A gorgeous and tender exploration.”―Nina Mingya PowlesIn Patchwork, a charming and evocative sewist's diary, Maddie Ballard explores the making (and sometimes remaking) of seventeen specific garments
... Read more
The Sparkle Factory

The Design and Craft of Tarina's Fashion Jewelry and Accessories

by Tarina Tarantino ...

Tarina Tarantino's love affair with fashion jewelry and accessories began when she was just a little girl. Tarina now owns and operates her famous global jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics brand, TARINA TARANTINO, out of her international headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, The Sparkle Factory. In her first book, Tarina invites you into her world to learn how to make and wear beautiful and ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Tarina Tarantino's love affair with fashion jewelry and accessories began when she was just a little girl. Tarina now owns and operates her famous global jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics brand, TARINA TARANTINO, out of her international headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, The Sparkle Factory. In her first book, Tarina invites you into her world to learn how to make and wear beautiful and
... Read more
The Dress Diary

Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe

by Dr. Kate Strasdin ...

A revealing and unique portrait of Victorian life as told through the discovery of one woman's textile scrapbook.In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments - some her own, others donated by family and friends - she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of their lives. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes.Nearly two ... Read more

$18.99 USD

A revealing and unique portrait of Victorian life as told through the discovery of one woman's textile scrapbook.In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments - some her own, others donated by family and friends - she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of their lives. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes.Nearly two
... Read more
En Brogue: Love Fashion. Love Shoes. Hate Heels

A Girl's Guide to Flat Shoes and How to Wear them with Style.

by Hannah Rochell ...

'If there's one fashion book you should be buying this season it's this one.' Times FashionDo you know the difference between a derby and an Oxford? Tassel loafers or penny loafers? Do you know why brogues have holes in them?From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, slippers to sandals, En Brogue honours forty styles of shoes with beautiful hand drawn illustrations, quirky photographs and ... Read more

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'If there's one fashion book you should be buying this season it's this one.' Times FashionDo you know the difference between a derby and an Oxford? Tassel loafers or penny loafers? Do you know why brogues have holes in them?From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, slippers to sandals, En Brogue honours forty styles of shoes with beautiful hand drawn illustrations, quirky photographs and
... Read more
50 Ways to Wear Accessories

by Lauren Friedman ...

A simple guide to getting dressed and transforming your looks with accessories that show off your personal style and complement your outfits.This sparkling celebration of accessories from the author of the 50 Ways to Wear series offers top-notch tips for rocking statement pieces—think earrings, bracelets, hats, belts, purses, and more—in unexpected ways. Learn how to accessorize any outfit for a ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A simple guide to getting dressed and transforming your looks with accessories that show off your personal style and complement your outfits.This sparkling celebration of accessories from the author of the 50 Ways to Wear series offers top-notch tips for rocking statement pieces—think earrings, bracelets, hats, belts, purses, and more—in unexpected ways. Learn how to accessorize any outfit for a
... Read more
I Spy DIY Style

Find Fashion You Love and Do It Yourself

by Jenni Radosevich ...

Loved it on the runway? Seen it in a magazine?Find fashion you love and do it yourself! With a few simple supplies and a range of clever ideas, DIY expert Jenni Radosevich shows you how to make style your own. Transform your basics into designer fashions. Turn hardware store finds into statement necklaces or embellishments for a chic dress. Recreate red carpet-ready looks and add your personal ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Loved it on the runway? Seen it in a magazine?Find fashion you love and do it yourself! With a few simple supplies and a range of clever ideas, DIY expert Jenni Radosevich shows you how to make style your own. Transform your basics into designer fashions. Turn hardware store finds into statement necklaces or embellishments for a chic dress. Recreate red carpet-ready looks and add your personal
... Read more
Blow by Blow

The Story of Isabella Blow

by Detmar Blow, Tom Sykes ...

"One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others." —Alexander McQueenWith a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry's kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others." —Alexander McQueenWith a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry's kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a
... Read more
Homebody

A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

by Joanna Gaines ...

Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times
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Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet

20+ Projects Inspired by the Music and Style Icon

by Lee Sartori ...

Series series Celebrity Crochet
Stitch your love for Taylor Swift’s music and style into fabulous crochet creations with Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet**.**This captivating collection marries the world of crochet with the charm of the pop sensation, offering an amazing range of projects spanning fashion, home décor, amigurumi, and accessories. Each piece captures Taylor’s signature aesthetic, ensuring a harmonious blend of ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Stitch your love for Taylor Swift’s music and style into fabulous crochet creations with Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet**.**This captivating collection marries the world of crochet with the charm of the pop sensation, offering an amazing range of projects spanning fashion, home décor, amigurumi, and accessories. Each piece captures Taylor’s signature aesthetic, ensuring a harmonious blend of
... Read more
All dressed up

The grammar of Western clothing

by Mireille Tembouret ...

History, function, codes and characteristics of all the dresses.Corsets, panniers, crinolines or bustles are words that no longer have significance today. But at various times throughout the history of clothing, women wore these essential pieces under their dresses and often needed help to put them on.Depending on the fashions of each period, certain parts of the body were highlighted as elements ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

History, function, codes and characteristics of all the dresses.Corsets, panniers, crinolines or bustles are words that no longer have significance today. But at various times throughout the history of clothing, women wore these essential pieces under their dresses and often needed help to put them on.Depending on the fashions of each period, certain parts of the body were highlighted as elements
... Read more
Mod Knots

Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame

by Cathi Milligan ...

Yes, it's macramé!Creating fabulous jewelry, accessories and even clothing is fantastically easy with macramé. Yes, macramé. The art of knotting is oh-so simple. And oh-so fun, too. Whether you're a first time knotter or a pro at the craft, you'll love the fresh spin that Mod Knots puts on the traditional craft of macramé.Inside you'll learn step by step the basic techniques of macramé as well as ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Yes, it's macramé!Creating fabulous jewelry, accessories and even clothing is fantastically easy with macramé. Yes, macramé. The art of knotting is oh-so simple. And oh-so fun, too. Whether you're a first time knotter or a pro at the craft, you'll love the fresh spin that Mod Knots puts on the traditional craft of macramé.Inside you'll learn step by step the basic techniques of macramé as well as
... Read more
Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing

Garment Making for Nervous Newbies

by Tova Opatrny ...

Start sewing in no time with the basics broken down to the simplest form and five key garment projects to build up your skills and confidence.Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing is part textbook, part how-to, and all cheeky fun. Perfect for anyone interested in learning how to make clothes, the book assumes the reader has no sewing experience and breaks everything down to its simplest ... Read more

$17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Start sewing in no time with the basics broken down to the simplest form and five key garment projects to build up your skills and confidence.Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing is part textbook, part how-to, and all cheeky fun. Perfect for anyone interested in learning how to make clothes, the book assumes the reader has no sewing experience and breaks everything down to its simplest
... Read more
Handwear Handbook

Make Gloves, Cuffs & Vambraces for Cosplay & Beyond

by Gillian Conahan ...

Your go-to handbook for costume handwear Making gloves is a notorious test of cosplay craft. Novices and experienced costume makers alike find them fiddly, time-consuming, and tricky to fit, but too often essential to complete a look. Handwear Handbook guides readers through all the techniques and tips to create all forms of hand and arm-wear, building up from basic cuffs and bracers to fully ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Your go-to handbook for costume handwear Making gloves is a notorious test of cosplay craft. Novices and experienced costume makers alike find them fiddly, time-consuming, and tricky to fit, but too often essential to complete a look. Handwear Handbook guides readers through all the techniques and tips to create all forms of hand and arm-wear, building up from basic cuffs and bracers to fully
... Read more
Basketweave Pixie Bonnet Knitting Pattern

by Agnese Iskrova ...

This easy and beginner level friendly pixie bonnet pattern features a simple basketweave stitch, all you need to know is how to knit and purl. Make one in every color! The pattern comes in newborn / 0-3m / 3-6m / 6-12m / 12-24m / 2-4yrs / 4-8yrs / 8-12yrs sizes. This pattern's gauge is 21 sts in 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch. Row gauge is not important in this case. You will need: DK yarn (up to ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This easy and beginner level friendly pixie bonnet pattern features a simple basketweave stitch, all you need to know is how to knit and purl. Make one in every color! The pattern comes in newborn / 0-3m / 3-6m / 6-12m / 12-24m / 2-4yrs / 4-8yrs / 8-12yrs sizes. This pattern's gauge is 21 sts in 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch. Row gauge is not important in this case. You will need: DK yarn (up to
... Read more

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