Fashion Pattern Cutting
Title | Fashion Pattern Cutting PDF eBook |
Author | Zarida Zaman |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2014-06-19 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 147258340X |
Designed to boost draping confidence and design creativity, Fashion Pattern Cutting is a step-by-step guide to the pattern cutting process, from finding inspiration for a fashion-forward design through to creating the finished product. - Clear visuals show each step from mood board to patterns and possible design variations - Written in a friendly, approachable style by an experienced designer and teacher - Provides readers with the tools and techniques to experiment and create their own unique designs Fashion Pattern Cutting is a creative pattern cutting book that pushes the boundaries of experimentation on the mannequin stand. In this book, experienced fashion designer Zarida Zaman explains how to make garments bearing in mind the relationship between fabric, drape, weight and 3D forms. Taking architecture, origami and natural forms as her three key sources of inspiration, the author shows how to create varied and exciting contemporary styles using crisp folds, bold shapes and natural fabrics. Written in an accessible style with clear visuals and plenty of tips and tricks, the book gives readers the tools and confidence to experiment creatively. Included in this book are hand-drawn illustrations of pattern pieces, complete with measurements, and suggestions for how to apply techniques across a range of garments. The patterns reveal the deceptively simple draping techniques used to create stylish, minimalist designs, and enable readers, whether beginners or experienced pattern cutters, to put together stunning and innovative designs themselves.
The New Plant Parent
Title | The New Plant Parent PDF eBook |
Author | Darryl Cheng |
Publisher | Abrams |
Pages | 658 |
Release | 2019-03-19 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1683353242 |
The creator of Instagram’s House Plant Journal mixes love with scientific logic in this beautifully photographed guide for indoor gardeners. For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. With this book, indoor gardeners can be less a passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on observation and insight. And in the process, the plant owner becomes a plant lover, bonded to these beautiful living things by a simple love and appreciation of nature. The New Plant Parent covers all of the basics of growing house plants, from finding the right light, to everyday care like watering and fertilizing, to containers, to recommended species. Cheng’s friendly tone, personal stories, and accessible photographs fill his book with the same generous spirit that has made @houseplantjournal, his Instagram account, a popular source of advice and inspiration for over half a million indoor gardeners.
The Household Journal
Title | The Household Journal PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 366 |
Release | 1909 |
Genre | Flower decoration |
ISBN |
Town Journal
Title | Town Journal PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 886 |
Release | 1926 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
The Great American Aran Afghan
Title | The Great American Aran Afghan PDF eBook |
Author | Joni Coniglio |
Publisher | Gardners Books |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 2004-02-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781893762176 |
The Great American Aran Afghan booklet features 24 squares by twenty-four knitters. Combine 20 squares of your choice for the throw and pair the additional four into accent pillows. All the information you'll need to knit The Great American Aran Afghan is included in this convenient booklet.
The Young Ladies' Journal
Title | The Young Ladies' Journal PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 946 |
Release | 1868 |
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ISBN |
A Card a Day
Title | A Card a Day PDF eBook |
Author | Papercrafts Magazine |
Publisher | Leisure Arts |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Greeting cards |
ISBN | 1574860313 |
Over 365 card ideas.