Download or read book The Tailor s Needle written by Lakshmi Raj Sharma and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cambridge-educated Sir Saraswati Chandra Ranbakshi is a towering public figure in early twentieth century India. A firm believer in the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, he also has faith in the virtues of the British Raj. As a result, he has to mediate between the Maharaja of a princely state and the Viceroy and strike a fine balance between tradition and modernity. This tussle between old and new values is reflected in his three children, the daredevil Maneka, the timid Sita, and their brother, Yogendra, who turns their father’s world upside down by falling in love with a lower-caste girl. A comedy of manners laced with intrigue and excitement, The Tailor’s Needle explores some of the great moral dilemmas of pre-independent India with wit and sensitivity.
Download or read book The Art of the Tailor written by Robert Doyle and published by Stratford, Ont. : Sartorial Press Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Tailor written by and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tillie the Terrible Swede written by Sue Stauffacher and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Tillie Anderson came to America, all she had was a needle. So she got herself a job in a tailor shop and waited for a dream to find her. One day, a man sped by on a bicycle. She was told "bicycles aren't for ladies," but from then on, Tillie dreamed of riding—not graceful figure eights, but speedy, scorching, racy riding! And she knew that couldn't be done in a fancy lady's dress. . . . With arduous training and her (shocking!) new clothes, Tillie became the women's bicycle-riding champion of the world. Sue Stauffacher's lively text and Sarah McMenemy's charming illustrations capture the energy of America's bicycle craze and tell the story of one woman who wouldn't let society's expectations stop her from achieving her dream.
Download or read book A House of Tailors written by Patricia Reilly Giff and published by Wendy Lamb Books. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SEWING! NO ONE could hate it more than Dina Kirk. Endless tiny stitches, button holes, darts. Since she was tiny, she’s worked in her family’s dressmaking business, where the sewing machine is a cranky member of the family. When 13-year-old Dina leaves her small town in Germany to join her uncle’s family in Brooklyn, she turns her back on sewing. Never again! But looking for a job leads her right back to the sewing machine. Why did she ever leave home? Here she is, still with a needle and thread—and homesick to boot. She didn’t know she could be this homesick, but she didn’t know she could be so brave either, as she is standing up to an epidemic or a fire. She didn’t know she could grow so close to her new family or to Johann, the young man from the tailor’s shop. And she didn’t know that sewing would reveal her own wonderful talent—and her future. In Dina, the beloved writer Patricia Reilly Giff has created one of her most engaging and vital heroines. Readers will enjoy seeing 1870s Brooklyn through Dina’s eyes, and share her excitement as she discovers a new world.
Download or read book The Magic Needle written by Enid Blyton and published by Bounty Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of short stories by Enid Blyton suitable for readers aged 5-8 years.
Download or read book A Tailoring Manual written by Gertrude Strickland and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless guide dedicated to the art of tailoring women's clothing, this accessible manual is enriched with helpful illustrations. This comprehensive guide includes detailed instructions for making a variety of women’s garments. Each section breaks down the process step-by-step, ensuring that readers can easily follow along and develop their skills. With its clear explanations and practical advice, A Tailoring Manual empowers beginners to create beautiful, well-fitted clothing. It’s an invaluable resource for novice needleworkers and those seeking fresh ideas and inspiration. This book is a must-have for anyone passionate about sewing and garment making, offering both foundational techniques and creative insights into the world of women's tailoring.
Download or read book Prinny s Taylor written by MR Charles Bazalgette and published by Tara Books. This book was released on 2015-09-05 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PHANTOM TAILOR The Prince of Wales, later George IV, is probably the most written-about of all British monarchs, and his excesses, his debts and the huge sums that he expended on his wardrobe are legendary. It is therefore strange that the man who was the Prince's tailor for over thirty-two years, and his principal tailor for over half of that time, should have been named, and then only in passing, in just two other books. The reason why Louis Bazalgette has been a shadowy figure until now is that the relationship between the two men was discreet and almost clandestine. This biography presents a detailed picture of an extraordinary man, of humble origins, whose influence on gentlemen's tailoring, and upon the Prince himself, must have been far-reaching. This fascinating story presents a new angle on Georgian and Regency life, as seen through the eyes of a little French tailor who by his own efforts became a very wealthy propertied merchant. There is also a great deal of information on gentlemen's tailoring of the period, a subject sparsely covered in other publications, and we are regaled in detail with the clothes that were made for Prinny, when and where he wore them and how much they cost. Many of the anecdotes about George are included, but given new meaning because of the fresh information that the author has discovered. Some of Louis Bazalgette's descendants also enter the story. His eldest son Joseph William Bazalgette, R.N, served with distinction during the Napoleonic wars, and his grandson of the same name was the noted civil engineer who made such a difference to London. The author is Louis' great-great-great-great-grandson. Lovers of the period will be delighted by many previously unpublished items which have been uncovered during over twenty years of painstaking research.
Download or read book The London street folk book the first written by Henry Mayhew and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Delphine and the Silver Needle written by Alyssa Moon and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To unravel any mystery, find the knot. When Delphine, a young orphaned dressmaker mouse living in the walls of Cinderella's château, stumbles upon an enormous secret, it upends everything she thought she knew: The magical tailor mice of legend really existed. Racing to stay ahead of King Midnight, the fearsome leader of the rats who is bent on harnessing age-old magic, Delphine embarks on an epic quest to uncover the truth about the past. Joined by Alexander, the most pompous noblemouse in the royal court, she travels a perilous route, encountering strange enemies and unlikely allies along the way. Can Delphine uncover the truth and save the kingdom? Or will the evil King Midnight succeed in harnessing the power of the tailor mice? This action-packed novel is sure to be a hit with readers who like magic, adventure, and very tiny heroes with very big hearts.
Download or read book Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites written by Laura Coia and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.
Download or read book Women and the Material Culture of Needlework and Textiles 1750 1950 written by Maureen Daly Goggin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With essays on a range of fiber art practices, including embroidery, knitting, crocheting, machine stitching, rug making, weaving, and quilting, this collection contributes to the ongoing scholarly redefinition of women's relationship to creative activity. Focusing on women as producers of cultural products and creators of social value, the contributors treat women as active subjects and problematize their material practices and artifacts in the complex world of textiles.
Download or read book A House of Tailors written by Patricia Reilly Giff and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2006-08-22 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SEWING! NO ONE could hate it more than Dina Kirk. Endless tiny stitches, button holes, darts. Since she was tiny, she’s worked in her family’s dressmaking business, where the sewing machine is a cranky member of the family. When 13-year-old Dina leaves her small town in Germany to join her uncle’s family in Brooklyn, she turns her back on sewing. Never again! But looking for a job leads her right back to the sewing machine. Why did she ever leave home? Here she is, still with a needle and thread—and homesick to boot. She didn’t know she could be this homesick, but she didn’t know she could be so brave either, as she is standing up to an epidemic or a fire. She didn’t know she could grow so close to her new family or to Johann, the young man from the tailor’s shop. And she didn’t know that sewing would reveal her own wonderful talent—and her future. In Dina, the beloved writer Patricia Reilly Giff has created one of her most engaging and vital heroines. Readers will enjoy seeing 1870s Brooklyn through Dina’s eyes, and share her excitement as she discovers a new world.
Download or read book Shadow of the Tailor written by arturo conlu and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-30 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surely the magical adventure in Harry Potter's series and the action filled trilogy of the Lord of the Rings fascinated you as I was, yet exhausted by the time the books returned to their shelves. Pick up this book then and guaranteed be thrilled the same with just one sitting if you decide to finish it soonest. The book "Shadow of the Tailor" tells the story of a typical family in the Philippines, their journey in life, the conflict and resolution within the family, a relationship on the brink of a tragic end, yet bouncing back to a new mindset towards a better living. Brothers often times at odds, yet protecting each other from harm and well-placed sisters helping lesser in life siblings with open arms. The plot evolved mainly on the two characters of the story: Fernando, the overprotective father and the adventurous Arturo, his son. Fernando in the early part of his life being a father lavished the older offspring particularly the boys with material things which will transform to a guilty conscience later. Through honesty and determined to succeed in providing a very large family of their basic needs, he propelled his tailoring business to prosper by hard work. There's a popular phrase that goes this way - "The world is round. Sometimes you're at the top, sometimes you're at the bottom." Father's business went awry sending him rock bottom affecting everyone in the family. Everyone's dream crushed to bits and pieces. Yet, the woeful event was a blessing in disguise as every member woke up to the hard reality they face flexing brawn and brain for survival.Arturo was no exemption. The poverty forced upon the family by unforeseen circumstances did not deter him from pursuing higher education. Going through physical and mental ordeals from cruelty inflicted by some blood kin to the harsh economic situation, he survived showing no resentment toward father and another brother from hardships suffered in his early youth. Undergoing the so-called dark night of the soul himself, Arturo soon found out that a father's wisdom was necessary to avoid pitfalls from making hazy decisions on morality and in planning a family of his own. Coleta, the mother in her passive, but important role painstakingly molded her children to fill the obligation left unattended in silent faithfulness as a wife and partner to her husband.Tragedy after tragedy befell the family; some of natural causes and some synthetic, but there was one resulting in a search of the family bloodline and the unplanned writing from out of the blue conception of this book. Well, the book does not deal with sad moments alone, but geared to a happy ending. After journeying through circuitous and tumultuous paths of life, the surviving members of the family with the present crop of generations reunited with the resolve in fostering the legacy of the past. Evidently, the family recovered without the self-pity attitude painted on the faces of each member because of their religiosity; prayer being a way of life. From the darkness of a Spartan discipline, the family came to the open light of intellectual freedom. As devout and active Catholics, all things good or bad that came their way believed as the will of God. Lessons of life could be derived from reading this book. The messages conveyed by this book have a therapeutic effect on everyone. Love best exemplified by forgiveness instead of hatred, sharing than monopolizing, to understand than be understood were prayers of St. Francis of Assisi made into practice by the family. By reading this book, one is also compelled to trace back his roots and finds out what ailment or physical disorder the bloodline genetically inherited from the past. By understanding its history and then preparing for the effects, medication will apply easily and effectively.Enjoy reading. By the time you have finished, it will take you to memory lane reminiscing, remembering and exclaiming, "Déjà vu."
Download or read book Mary Thomas s Embroidery Book written by Mary Thomas and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of embroidery, with information on all aspects of the subject from designing to finishing. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, his volume constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in embroidery, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Scalloping”, “Canvas Embroidery”, “Material and Technique”, “Designs”, “Stitches”, “Cords, Fringes and Tassels”, “Cords”, “Fringes”, “Tassels”, “Simple Tassel with Buttonhole Top”, “Cutting and Preparing the Squares”, “Working a Filling”, “Surface Embroidery”, “Finishing the Edges”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on embroidery.
Download or read book The Modern Maker Vol 2 written by Mathew Gnagy and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol.2: Pattern manual 1580-1640. "This book trains you to be a pattern maker. You will learn the most common drafts for men and women from the years 1580-1640"--Publisher's description.
