Download or read book Funky Fabrics of the 60s written by Joy Shih and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1996 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fabrics of the 60s reflect the changes in the larger society.The wide range of sixties designs rmove from the comforting tranquility of the early years to the bolder, "hip" end of the decade. This is a nostalgic tour of pastel and splashy florals, patchwork calicos, denims and stripes, wild abstract geometrics, and neon paisleys.
Download or read book Designer Fabrics of the Early 60s written by Tina Skinner and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1998 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florals - Plaids, stripes and other "orderly" patterns - Abstracts - Black and white - Novelty - Upholstery and home-decorating fabrics - Couture fabric design from Paris during the 1960s - More than 250 designs of fabric swatches.
Download or read book Fun Fabrics of the 50s written by Joy Shih and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1996 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking through the pages of this book will transport you back to the days of shirt plaids, cowboy heroes flannel pajamas, early American rec room drapery, splashy lounge chair tropical blooms, housewives' duster florals, and festive south-of-the-border kitchen curtains. This full-color book offers hundreds of fabric styles that reflect an innocent era. It will be cherished by designers and collectors alike.
Download or read book Cool Hot Colors written by Joy Shih and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1997 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cool" colors were hot for fabrics in the late 1960s. Hundreds of splashy colors and designs from the offerings of 1960s European and American textile manufacturers are presented in full color photos. Full descriptions and fabric content information make this a useful resource for designers and historians.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool written by Chris Strodder and published by Santa Monica Press. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool profiles over 250 of the most intriguing personalities of the 1960s. The men and women covered in the book include a wide range of celebrities—from well-known superstars (the Beatles, Dustin Hoffman, Muhammad Ali) to lesser-known icons (Nico, Terry Southern, Bo Belinsky)—who had a significant impact on popular culture. The figures include musicians, actors, directors, artists, athletes, politicians, writers, astronauts . . . anyone and everyone who made the sixties the most influential decade of the twentieth century! Over 200 vintage photographs and more than fifty sidebars are featured throughout the text. The sidebars include lists of Best Picture winners, great quarterbacks, Playmates of the Year, memorable TV theme songs, favorite toys, Disneyland rides, Wimbledon champions, groovy screen cars, surf stars, Indy 500 winners, cool cartoons, sci-fi classics, Bond girls, “bubblegum” hits, beach-movie cameos, and legendary concerts. A “what happened on this day” calendar highlighting landmark events in the lives of those profiled appears on every page. Entertaining and enlightening, The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool is truly a celebration of the grooviest people, events, and artifacts of the 1960s!
Download or read book Couture Fabrics of the 50s written by Joy Shih and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1997 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full color photos document hundreds of beautiful textiles from the Parisian high fashion houses of the 1950s. Featuring exotic and exquisite designs in silk, rayon, and cotton, these fabrics were used to create elegant women's couture fashions. Of special interest are fabric swatches reflecting seasonal styles, "special effects" photo-engraving and lavish imitation weaves. A valuable resource for designers, historians, and collectors.
Download or read book Forties Fabrics written by Joy Shih and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1997 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabrics of the 1940s jump off the pages with vibrant colors in florals, stripes, checks, and plaids in full color photos. The war years saw a profusion of designs shown primarily in patriotic colors of red, white, and blue, many of them in patterns of stars and stripes, navy and airplane themes. Fabrics of the peace years reflect colors, bolder florals and geometric graphics that would continue well into the 50s.
Download or read book Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs written by Joy Shih and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the book that defined fashion for generations of Americans in the twentieth century-the Sears Catalog. European couture designs were beautiful in fashion magazines but the average person with an average income shopped for clothing in department stores. The Sears Catalog brought household goods and fashionable clothing to everyone, whether they had access to a department store or not. Pictured here is clothing for men, women, and children taken from actual Sears Catalogs from the late 1950s, along with descriptions and original prices. Current values for some items are included as a reference guide for collectors of 1950s vintage clothing. Who can forget slim sheaths and whirly skirts, rolled-up dungarees and pedal pushers, bouffant slips and taffeta prom gowns, fraternity prep jackets and children's western wear? With more than 400 color photographs, this book offers a nostalgic look into fashionable clothing of an era which defined an entire generation.
Download or read book Conversational Prints written by Joy Shih and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conversational prints were a prominent feature in the homes of the 1950s. These large and sometimes splashy print designs were used for drapery, upholstery, slipcover, and tablecloth fabrics, establishing a decorative theme or bringing a splash of color and humor. 250 color photos of vintage conversational prints are accompanied by full descriptions, making this a rich resource for designers and historians.
Download or read book Representation of Colorful Interiors During the 1960 Decade in Design Trade Journals written by Anne Adesso and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plaids written by Tina Skinner and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1998 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than five decades of twentieth century plaids, plus traditional tartans, make this is an invaluable visual reference guide for designers. With more than 550 full-color photographs of printed and woven textiles, this is a sweeping survey of plaids, from the standard checks and ginghams to the farthest reaches of designers' imaginations. The most comprehensive pictorial guide ever produced on the subject.
Download or read book Fun with Fabric written by Jane Foster and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Foster is one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming designers. An entirely self-taught illustrator and screen printer, her work is strongly influenced by Scandinavian and British design from the 1950s and 60s. Fun with Fabric is Jane’s first book, and in it she presents 15 simple projects, using fabulous fabrics from her own collection. Jane shows you how to sew and stick to create bold, colourful accessories for your home. Whether you are already hoarding stacks of vintage fabric or prefer to buy new reproduction designs, this book is packed with practical and inspirational project ideas. Patchwork cushions, bags and quilts will need some simple sewing skills, while covered notebooks, a noticeboard and pen pots can be achieved with scissors and glue. Jane’s fun and easygoing approach to her work shines through in each of the 15 projects. Here’s to embracing the retro lifestyle!
Download or read book Warman s Americana Collectibles written by Ellen Tischbein Schroy and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to collectibles, including collecting hints, histories, references, clubs and museums.
Download or read book Paisley written by Tina Skinner and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1998 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paisley textile designs are organized into a sweeping visual survey including orderly foulard patterns, elaborate borders, experimental media, and ornate florals of printed and woven fabrics alike. More than 550 full-color photographs provide an invaluable optical reference of variations that span more than five decades, including French and Italian couture fabrics.
Download or read book Dating Fabrics 2 written by Eileen Jahnke Trestain and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From poodle skirts of the 1950s to baby doll dresses of the 1990s, the fabrics of our everyday lives are featured in this handy reference guide to the materials of the last half century. A companion to Dating Fabrics: A Color Guide 1800-1960, this source is ideal for those studying fashion and clothing trends from the late twentieth century, as well as collectors of recent quilts. Today's quilts may have elements of more than one decade because many quilters collect a great deal of fabric, and may draw from one group of fabric over a long period of time. The recent proliferation of reproduction fabrics has caused concern for the ability to differentiate the old from the new in reproduction quilts and repairs. An informative section on these fabrics from the 1980-2000 era provides a blueprint for building confident conclusions as to the fabric's origins. For ease in identification, prints are shown actual size and specific fabric lines and styles are grouped and sorted by date, then color. Dating divisions coincide with turning points in history which influenced attitudes and styles, and are highlighted by a brief history of each era.
Download or read book Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs written by Desire Smith and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early 1950s clothing for men, women, and children are presented in photographs from the Sears catalogs. See the popular styles of dresses, suits, coats, and sleepwear, as well as hats, shoes, and undergarments. Printed and solid fabrics are shown with customary accessories and in the latest styles available.
Download or read book The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion written by Mood Designer Fabrics and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Designers, we’re going to Mood!” More than 10 years ago, Tim Gunn and Project Runway introduced millions of viewers to New York’s ultimate fabric mecca, Mood Fabrics. Now, the experts behind this fabric power- house bring their fabric and fashion know-how—plus their behind-the-scenes stories—to the sewing public. The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion is the ultimate guide for home-sewers, fashion students, aspiring designers, and Project Runway fans who want to learn everything they need to know to choose and use quality fabric. Drawing upon the expertise of the Mood staff, the book teaches readers the fundamentals—from where fabric is produced to the ins and outs of its construction—and features a fabric-by-fabric guide to cottons and other plant fibers, wools, silks, knits, and other specialty fabrics.
