Before the Nazis took power, Jewish businesspeople in Berlin thrived alongside their non-Jewish neighbors. But Nazi racism changed that, gradually destroying Jewish businesses before murdering the Jews themselves. Reconstructing the fate of more than 8,000 companies, this book offers the first comprehensive analysis of Jewish economic activity and its obliteration. Rather than just examining the steps taken by the persecutors, it also tells the stories of Jewish strategies in countering the effects of persecution. In doing so, this book exposes a fascinating paradox where Berlin, serving as the administrative heart of the Third Reich, was also the site of a dense network for Jewish self-help and assertion.

This is the ideal resource for the business man or woman - specifically designed for the tailoring industry but useful for any other business. Whatever your business is, this Client Information & Record Keeping book is versatile enough to support you and help you keep track of your customers details. This notebook has attracted and helped make client management easier for all types of business people including consultants, life coaches, tailors, hairdressers, accountants, social media management and more. This edition makes a great gift for your favourite tailor, seamstress or even fashion designer. Rather than recording details all over the place, keep it together in one place that cannot be affected by the technical difficulties of technology. This book makes a great back up or alternative to digital customer service management systems keeping top level information. What's included? Date Client Details (address, phone, email) Price Birthday Measurements/Business requirements (you can also include any comments or remarks) Collection Date This book is 8 x 10 which makes it perfect for use in the office and between multiple users like staff and business partners.

Create perfect, historically accurate Victorian menswear, from morning coats to shirts and trousers Contains detailed patterns and practical instructions adapted from original Victorian pattern-cutters’ books Covers the whole of the Victorian era, with outstanding designs from every decade A valuable sourcebook for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical re-enactments, this book contains all you need to create authentic menswear from the Victorian period. Historically accurate patterns enable you to make a wide range of garments, including morning coats, waistcoats, frock coats, trousers, shirts and hunting clothes, and full instructions are given for tailoring and construction. The book is illustrated with evocative contemporary fashion plates showing the essential wardrobe of a Victorian gentleman, which demonstrate the subtle changes in style that occurred across the decades.

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.

Bell strokes toll out the death of an unknown man, and summon Lord Wimsey to East Anglia to solve the mystery.

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.

This unique book is a wide-ranging introduction to the world of Victorian tailoring, including techniques, materials, and patterns. The author, an expert in the field, has dipped into rare 19th-century tailoring sourcebooks and re-created the authentic techniques for today's budding tailor. An introductory section includes: --A glimpse into the 19th-century tailor's shop and the people who worked there --How men's fashion subtly evolved through the decades, with illustrations and Victorian photographs --Tools of the trade, and how they were used--and which ones are still worth using today --Which cloths to use for an authentic Victorian feel, and where to obtain them --The fundamental techniques every tailor should know, from how to sit in the traditional cross-legged manner to the full range of stitches used in the Victorian era. The book then moves on to give detailed instructions on how to draft and cut your own patterns to fit your client exactly, and gives 18 patterns from different decdes, including capes, waistcoats, trousers, frock coats, lounge coats, and even a shooting jacket and breeches for the Victorian sportsman. These are followed by clear and concise step-by-step directions for making up your finished garments, illustrated with authentic period fashion plates showing the essential wardrobe of a Victorian gentleman, this book will appeal to all costume designers, dressmakers, living historians, and those with an interest in creating these beautiful handmade garments, and contains everything you need to create authentic menswear from the period.