Download or read book A Journey Through Vintage Garments written by Doinita Harseim and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world where intricate loops of yarn weave timeless beauty and history together. "A Journey Through Vintage Garments" takes you on an enchanting exploration of crochet's golden eras, from the delicate lacework of the Victorian age to the bold, colorful designs of the 1970s. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind vintage crochet garments, each piece telling a unique story of creativity, resilience, and elegance. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a curious beginner, this book offers a rich tapestry of inspiration and a deep appreciation for the enduring legacy of crochet.
Download or read book Vintage Tomorrows written by James H. Carrott and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would today’s technology look like with Victorian-era design and materials? That’s the world steampunk envisions: a mad-inventor collection of 21st century-inspired contraptions powered by steam and driven by gears. In this book, futurist Brian David Johnson and cultural historian James Carrott explore steampunk, a cultural movement that’s captivated thousands of artists, designers, makers, hackers, and writers throughout the world. Just like today, the late 19th century was an age of rapid technological change, and writers such as Jules Verne and H.G. Wells commented on their time with fantastic stories that jumpstarted science fiction. Through interviews with experts such as William Gibson, Cory Doctorow, Bruce Sterling, James Gleick, and Margaret Atwood, this book looks into steampunk’s vision of old-world craftsmen making beautiful hand-tooled gadgets, and what it says about our age of disposable technology. Steampunk is everywhere—as gadget prototypes at Maker Faire, novels and comic books, paintings and photography, sculptures, fashion design, and music. Discover how this elaborate view of a history that never existed can help us reimagine our future.
Download or read book Vintage Fashion written by Emma Baxter Wright and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-10-23 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage Fashion is the ultimate guide to the most exemplary women's clothing from the turn of the twentieth century through the end of the 1980s. Along with a detailed, authoritative text, this gorgeous book offers more than 250 outstanding full-color photographs showcasing the quality fabrics, innovative techniques, silhouettes, shapes, and exquisite workmanship that are testimony to enduring and influential styles. Each chapter focuses on a specific decade and is a rich survey of each era, placing the evolution of women's fashion in a cultural context. The most important designers and signature looks are discussed in detail and emphasized through beautiful illustrations, photographs, and fabric swatches. Finally, each chapter ends with a Key Looks feature that offers an at-a-glance view of the important shapes, colors, and details that defined each era. Vintage Fashion concludes with a shopping guide, which not only offers tips on where to buy vintage pieces, but also how to care for them, and glossaries on fashion terms and the century's most collectable and important designers. The definitive word on the most influential designers and looks of the twentieth century, this book is an invaluable resource for lovers of fashion and vintage clothing as well as a source of inspiration for designers and those looking to spice up their personal style.
Download or read book Love Vintage written by Nicole Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Vintage takes the reader on a charming visual and literary journey through the annals of 20th-century fashion design. With beautiful photography and an elegant text, It effortlessly reveals both the recurring themes of fashion whilst also identifying the distinct features and innovations of each era. Vintage clothing is much valued, not least because if its graceful and fluid appearance, but also on account of the wearability and durability of the garments. Unlike the mass-manufactured clothing of today, where garments are more-often-than-not two-sided grabs of fabric hastily stitched together, much of the clothing of the past was designed to be refashioned and reworn as time went by.
Download or read book Vintage Fashion written by Emma Baxter-Wright and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a visual journey through the decades, it is suitable for those interested in collecting vintage fashion items and also caters for the woman who is 'beyond fashion'. It provides an awareness of the fashion skills and techniques, as well as pointers on what to look for when sourcing original vintage pieces.
Download or read book Rock Tease written by Erica Easely and published by Abrams Image. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors present 200 photos of the greatest rock T-shirts from three decades. The socio-fashion phenomenon, the creativity, and artistic freedom on display is matched only by the music behind the names.
Download or read book Vintage Fashion written by Emma Baxter-Wright and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual journey through the fashion of the decades, Vintage Fashion enables the reader to identify key designers, shapes, textiles, stitching, and other details and characteristics that define the most influential pieces of the twentieth century. The book is for those interested in collecting and acquiring authentic vintage pieces, but it also caters for the woman who is 'beyond fashion', who won't be dictated to by market trends but who will always be looking at past influences for inspiration when developing her own individual look. It is of interest to fashion students, designers and any fashionista, whether they are on the lookout for exciting and rare pieces, want to understand what they are looking at when they bargain hunt in charity shops, or are simply interested in developing their own unique look based on pieces that inspire them from the past. At a time in history where everyone is their own stylist and evolves their own look, this book will enable the reader to consolidate, understand and develop their intrinsic tastes and fashion sensibilities. There is no advice given on how to mix different eras and styles because that is for the individual to create; instead this book provides an awareness of the fashion skills and techniques of the past, as well as pointers on what to look out for when sourcing original pieces.
Download or read book Dreaming of Chanel written by Charlotte Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inheriting a priceless vintage clothing collection sounds like every woman’s dream come true. But when Charlotte Smith discovered that her American godmother, Doris Darnell, had made her custodian of more than three thousand pieces dating from 1790 to the 1990s, including originals by Chanel and Dior, she was more than a little daunted. Then Charlotte uncovered her first treasure— an exquisite 1920s evening dress—and promptly fell in love. And once she found her godmother’s book of stories, the true value of her inheritance hit home. This wasn’t merely a collection of beautiful things, it was a precious collection of women’s lives. Tiny glimpses of our joys and disappointments, our entrances and exits, triumphant and tragic. In her previous book, Dreaming of Dior, Charlotte shared some of these gorgeous dresses and the stories of the women who wore them. Now, in Dreaming of Chanel, with special appearances by Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Pucci, Valentino and many more, Charlotte offers another unforgettable glimpse inside the magical wardrobe every woman would love to own.
Download or read book Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses written by Gretchen Hirsch and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the web’s most popular sewing blogs.” —Creativebug Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch’s modern reinvention of this simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. And the best part? Readers will end up with a sparkling wardrobe of easy-to-wear, fun-to-style dresses that will fill busy modern lives with retro charm. Chapters include: Supplies and Tools Fabrics Getting Ready to Sew Dress Construction: The Basics Dress Construction: Essential Skills Trims and Flourishes Fitting In the ’50s and ’60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligations. With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more. Hirsch writes in her introduction, “So why did I write this book? Because I want to show that it’s possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!” The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They aren’t just simple sewing projects. So, don’t wait. Start sewing!
Download or read book New Complete Guide to Sewing written by and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 2002 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides general instructions for fitting, constructing, tailoring, and finishing women's, men's, and children's clothing and for making curtains and bedcoverings.
Download or read book The Journey Through Jack s House written by Peggy Van Scoyoc and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kate inherits a house from an uncle she never met, filled with hoarder junk. But buried underneath the trash, she finds many treasures, as well as insights into the life of the uncle she wishes she could have known. Ultimately, the inheritance changes her life.
Download or read book Journeys Through Bookland written by Charles Herbert Sylvester and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vintage Fashion written by Emma Baxter Wright and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisite journey through the fashion of the decades, Vintage Fashionxplores the key designers, silhouettes and shapes, prints and fabrics, andther details and characteristics that define influential vintage garmentsromthe twentieth century. Providing background on the fashion movement ofhe time, as well as offering an awareness of the sewing skills andechniques of the past, the book enables the reader to distinguish originalnd rare vintage clothing from ready-to-wear and later reproductions.hether it is a 1950s Christian Dior dress or a 1970smilio Pucci shirt, period pieces by famous designers are greatly soughtfter, and early-century pieces are particularly beautiful and hand-crafted.rom Edwardian lace dresses to a Vivienne Westwood mini-crini, vintage itemsre shown in the context of the time in which they were made and worn, inrder to chart the influence fashion had on women's lives. For thosenterested in collecting and wearing vintage, as well as for anyone
Download or read book A Dandy Guide to Dating Vintage Menswear written by Sue Nightingale and published by Schiffer Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage clothing is a part of our style history, is an acceptable way to individualize the way we dress, and is an increasingly popular way to "go green." This reference book is an easy-to-use compilation of information for dating menswear garments using label information, textiles, styles, and other available information. It is ideal for new converts to vintage and seasoned collectors of men's and women's garments. This liberally illustrated guide, featuring labels, images from catalogs and magazines, and actual garments, is equally helpful for fashion designers, costume designers, and curators. It covers the U.S. Government regulations for manufactured clothing, garment Union information, and menswear clothing by categories and decade. In addition, this unique book presents exclusive data on ACWA Union labels and a never before seen list of denim manufacturers. Anyone with an interest in collecting, dating, and caring for vintage clothing will find this book an indispensable reference.
Download or read book Reference Book of Women s Vintage Clothing 1910 1919 written by Kathleen Mabel La Barre and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This publication gives an overview of the characteristic of various items of women's apparel from 1910 through 1919. This is not a price guide but rather a reference to help you date your own vintage apparel and research the clothes of the end of the Edwardian era to the beginning the of the nineteen-twenties"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Vintage Tomorrows written by James Carrott and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine what today’s technology would have looked like in the Victorian Era? That’s the world Steampunk envisions: a mad-inventor collection of 21st Century-inspired contraptions powered by stream and driven by gears. It’s more than just a whimsical idea. In the past few years, the Steampunk genre has captivated makers, hackers, artists, designers, writers, and others throughout the world. In this fascinating book, futurist Brian David Johnson and cultural historian James Carrott offer insights into what Steampunk’s alternative history says about our own world and its technological future. Interviews with experts such as William Gibson, Cory Doctorow, Bruce Sterling, James Gleick, and Margaret Atwood explore how this vision of stylish craftsmen making fantastic and beautiful hand-tooled gadgets has become a cultural movement—and perhaps an important countercultural moment. Steampunk is everywhere—as gadget prototypes at Maker Faire, novels and comic books, paintings and photography, sculptures, fashion design, and music. Discover how this elaborate view of a future that never existed can help us look forward.
Download or read book Shopping for Vintage written by Funmi Odulate and published by Quadrille Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage clothing provides a fantastic opportunity to wear totally individual, beautifully made garments that also contain a small piece of history. Whether as a wearer or colector of vintage fashion, this book provides all the information on how and where to buy vintage fashion.
