Learn how to make your own miniature paper doll fashions with this charming guide, which weaves together the tale of two spirited sisters and their dazzling wardrobe of vintage fashions. Costume designer Lauren George offers playful interpretations of authentic historical dress in her story of Reo and Lucille, who abandon their conventional lives in 1880s Detroit to join the circus — the first in a series of daring adventures. Each step of the detailed instructions is accompanied by a color photo that shows you how to create fabulous costumes for the pair as they travel across the country, working as entertainers aboard a Mississippi riverboat, celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, performing with a Wild West show as well as at a New York City amusement park, exploring the Antarctic, joining a crew of stunt aviators, and ultimately returning to Detroit to help Harry Houdini expose fake spiritualists. You don't need specialized skills for these projects — they are simple enough for beginners but sophisticated enough to intrigue experienced crafters. Each how-to section begins with a brief introduction that places the costumes in historical context and includes a materials list, photographic guide, and ideas for further research. You'll learn how to create workable templates, prepare pattern pieces, and embellish the dainty outfits with shoes, handbags, gloves, hats, and jewelry. Materials, consisting mostly of cut paper and flourishes of beads, lace, and ribbon, are inexpensive and easy to find. You'll find everything you need to join the sisters on their adventures — or invent your own! Plenty of helpful suggestions include tips for cultivating your own style and adapting the techniques you've learned to create original designs.

Don't have anything to wear to the big event? All that's needed is some colorful sheets of paper and some origami know-how and anyone can create an amazing outfit, complete with high heels and an evening bag. This enchanting book guides readers through the multi-step process of making intricate origami clothing creations. Young artists will delight in learning the ancient techniques that can turn paper into sculpted masterpieces. Though the different tasks have varying degrees of difficulty, all are clearly explained and complemented by illustrations that make each project achievable.

Fashion is all about assembling the right outfit for the right occasion. Origami is all about constructing just the right shape. This clever book combines fashion and origami to teach readers how to make a full paper wardrobe. It has many high-interest projects including shirts and pleated skirts. Young origami enthusiasts will be amazed at what they can create with a square piece of paper and some basic paper-folding techniques. Accessible text, comprehensible instructions, and how-to photographs guide origami artists of all levels.

No outfit is complete without the proper accessories. There's no need to head to the store if there's paper nearby. Sunglasses, hats, and even a crown are the entertaining activities in this inventive guide to crafting fashionable origami accessories. Readers will love the ingenious creations they can craft by following just a few step-by-step instructions. They'll gain the confidence to create more origami models of the fashion world and beyond.

Origami artists can take a long time to puzzle out how to turn a piece of paper into a sculptured shape. Similarly, fashion designers can spend a long time creating a stunning outfit from simple cloth. Readers of this high-interest book can become both origami artists and fashion designers as they use simple pieces of paper and some basic techniques to make cool party clothes, including a wedding dress. For each project, accessible step-by-step directions are accompanied by pictures as well as a full-color photograph of the finished product.

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As the 20th century dawned, women began to abandon frilly fashions for sharply tailored suits. Professional tailors of the time turned to this comprehensive resource to create office outfits, riding pants, blouses, and other garments. Filled with more than 80 patterns, it's an invaluable reference for costume designers and fashion historians. 92 black-and-white illustrations.