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Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and FashionTen-volume set

Editor-in-Chief: Joanne B. Eicher, University of Minnesota

“An absolutely absorbing resource ... It was a joy!”Reference Reviews

• Features c.760 in-depth original articles on countries, themes, cultural groups, and dress types

• Contributions from over 600 international experts across a wide range of disciplines

• Includes over 2,000 images, many of which are rare or previously unpublished

• Special articles on sources and evidence for each major geographical area, and ‘Snapshot’ articles featuring illuminating examples and case studies

July 2010 I 6,000pp I 280 x 210 mm I 2,000 bw illus HB Set I 978 1 84788 104 5 I £1,250Each individual volume I £135

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NEW

Little Black DressIsabel Sánchez Hernández

Make yourself a gorgeous wardrobe essential! Whatever little black dress suits your style, you’ll fi nd patterns here to make and customise it.

£25 Offer price £20

Jun 20119781408129890 I 192pp I pb I 260 x 220mm I 200 fu l l co lour images

How to Use, Adapt and Design Sewing PatternsLee Hollahan

A guide to getting the most from sewing patterns, from choosing the right size to translating fl at shapes into wearable garments.

£15.99 Offer price £12.79

Jan 20109781408120002 I 144pp I pb I 254 x 215mm I 500+ fu l l co lour images

The Dressmaker’s Handbook of Couture Sewing TechniquesLynda Maynard

Takes the mystery out of couture sewing and shows you how to master professional sewing techniques.


Nov 20109781408127599 I 144pp I pb I 254 x 215mm I 350+ images

Junky StylingWardrobe SurgeryAnnika Sanders & Kerry Seager

Records the rise and rise of fashion label Junky Styling, while showing how to transform your own good quality second-hand clothing into something spectacular.


Jul 20099780713688337 I 160pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 150 fu l l co lour images

C U S T O M I S E Y O U R W A R D R O B E

Design & Make

Fashion HatsKaren Henriksen

A beautiful and comprehensive introduction to millinery, with 14 easy and inexpensive fashion hat designs to make.


May 20099780713687385 I 144pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 250 fu l l co lour images

COMING SOON

The Complete Guide to Customising Your ClothesRain Blanken

Breaking down the latest trends for each fashion item, this is the only book to cover customising all essential garments and accessories from head to toe.


Feb 20129781408152188 I 192pp I pb I 228 x 205mm I 300+ images





NEW SERIES

Pattern Drafting for FashionTeresa Gilewska

All £35 Offer price £28Al l 280 x 220mm I 600+ fu l l co lour images throughout

Comprehensive guides for the serious home dressmaker that provide all the technical instructions needed to design and construct of a wide range of clothing. Also provide guidelines on how to sell and market your own patterns.

The BasicsFeb 20119781408129906 I 224pp I pb

AdvancedJun 20119781408129883 I 248pp I pb

Seam Assembly and FinishingNov 20119781408153895 I 184pp I pb

DrapingNov 20119781408153901 I 224pp I pb

49½ SkirtsAlison Willoughby

Easy-to-follow guide to simply and inexpensively making your own custom couture skirts by embellishing them with various materials and techniques.


Mar 20089780713687408 I 128pp pb I 246 x 190mm I 700+ fu l l co lour images

COMING SOON

Pattern-Cutting PrimerAndrew Richards & Jo Barnfi eld

The ultimate resource for keen sewers and aspiring fashion designers looking to get to grips with every aspect of pattern design and customisation.


Aug 20129781408156674 I 192pp pb I 246 x 190mmI 300 images

200 Projects to Get You into Fashion DesignAdrian Grandon & Tracy Fitzgerald

Packed with projects to help you build a portfolio, this is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in going into fashion design.


Feb 20099781408108253 I 128pp I pb I 280 x 215mm I 350+ fu l l co lour images

The Fashion Designer’s Directory of Shape and FormSimon Travers-Spencer & Zarida Zaman

An essential guide to the various shapes, forms and styles that are used in fashion design, from necklines to cuffs to hems and speciality fabrics.


Mar 20089780713687965 I 144pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 700+ fu l l co lour images

P A T T E R N - D R A F T I N G & D E S I G N





NEW

Diana SpringallJune Hill & Diana Springall

‘A captivating insight into the person and her work, and the artistry of Diana Springall shines out from every page of this book.’ – St i tch

This book explores the life, work and infl uence of one of the UK’s greatest embroiderers.


Sep 20119781408147078 I 176pp I pb I 276 x 219 I 300 images

Inspired to Stitch21 Textile ArtistsDiana Springall

Winner of the Textile Awards: Textile Book of the Year 2006

‘The anecdotes and excerpts from conversations with the artists are delightful, and the biographies and pieces themselves are inspirational.’ – F iber Arts


Sep 2005 9780713669862 I 240pp I hb I 276 x 219mm I 407 colour photos

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Practical Sewing TechniquesRuth Sleigh-Johnson

A general introduction to good, solid sewing practice, including information about essential techniques from stitches to smocking.


Jul 20119781408127483 I 144pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 300+ photographs and diagrams

StitchopediaHelen Winthorpe - Kendrick


Feb 20109781408119983 I 256pp I hb I 222 x 222mm I 500+ i l lustrat ions

Sew EcoSewing Sustainable and Re-Used Materials

Ruth Singer


Jun 20109781408102848 I 144pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 120+ images

Stitch MagicSculpting Fabric with StitchAlison J. Reid


Apr 20119781408122624 144pp I pb I 250 x 190mmI 150+ images

Creative Machine EmbroideryLinda Miller


Jul 20109781408103982 I 128pp I pb I 234 x 156mm I 100 fu l l co lour photos

Sampler Workbook: Motifs and PatternsCaroline Vincent


Aug 20109781408110157 I 128pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 150 images

Machine StitchPerspectivesAlice Kettle & Jane McKeating


Aug 20109780713688689 I 224pp I hb I 276 x 219mm I 300 fu l l co lour images 300 fu l l co lour images

S T I T C H & S E W





Knitty GrittyKnitting for the Absolute BeginnerAneeta Patel

‘Full of absolute beginner-proof instructions and patterns. The must-have accessory this winter’ - Sunday Telegraph


Aug 20089780713685428 I 128pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 120 fu l l co lour images

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KnitopediaClaire Montgomerie

Clear step-by-step diagrams will lead any novice through all the skills needed to become an accomplished knitter.


Dec 20119781408124765 I 256pp I hb I 230 x 230mm I 500+ fu l l co lour images

How to Use, Adapt and Design Knitting PatternsSam Elliott & Sydney Bryan

Demonstrates how to change the shaping, length and detailing of knitting patterns to suit your own body shape, taste and style.


Oct 20109781408127612 I 144pp I pb I 254 x 215mm I 350+ fu l l co lour images

Spinning WoolBeyond the BasicsAnne Field

‘Thoroughly researched and written from experience − concise, clear and informative. This is just what I’d expect and would want to offer for the benefi t of a new spinner moving on “beyond the basics”’ – Yarn Maker


Jan 20119781408130810 I 160pp I pb I 246 x 189mmI 150 images

NEW

The Complete Guide to Spinning YarnBrenda Gibson

Includes basic techniques for making your own yarns as well as recipes for more adventurous yarns for experienced spinners.


Dec 20119781408139394 I 144pp I pb I 254 x 215mm I 250+ images

NEW

Contemporary Weaving PatternsMargo Selby

A guide and learning manual for mixing colours and yarn types to add rich colour and texture to your work.


Jan 20129781408139400 I 144pp I pb I 254 x 215mm I 450+ images

K N I T T I N G , S P I N N I N G & W E A V I N G





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African Textile PatternsCatherine Carpenter

Stunning collection of vibrant African textiles prints, also available in digital format on the accompanying CD.


Dec 20119781408130728 I 128pp I pb with CD I 246 x 189mm I 120 colour images

Practical Textiles TechniquesRuth Sleigh-Johnson

Presents an overview of the core textiles techniques: applique; printing onto fabric; stencilling; fabric painting; dyeing; quilting and patchwork; batik; embroidery (hand and machine); felt-making; weaving; silk painting; fusing and bonding fabric; and mark-making.


Feb 20109781408105870 I 128pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 160+ images

Creative Textile ArtTechniques and ProjectsKaren Woods

‘A range of projects that offer a general introduction to textile techniques that can realise impressive results’ - Embroidery


Apr 20119781408123393 I 128pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 150 colour photos

Nuno FeltTechniques and Inspiration for Accessories and Home Interiors

Liz Clay

Provides clear instructions about how the nuno process works and contains a wealth of projects from scarves and throws to home interior pieces.


Dec 20079780713686012 I 128pp I pb I 260 x 210mm I 100+ images

Silk Paper for Textile ArtistsSarah Lawrence

'Whether you like your paper fi ne and delicate or as a thick solid base, Lawrence will help you get the best out of your work.’ – Classic St i tches


Oct 20089781408102688 I 128pp I pb I 260 x 210mm I 150+ colour images

COMING SOON

Dyeing and Screenprinting on TextilesRevised and UpdatedJoanna Kinnersly-Taylor

Combines step-by-step instructions with inspirational illustrations from practitioners around the world to provide a clear, easy-to-follow guide on these fascinating techniques.


Mar 20129781408124758 I 192pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 140 colour images

Printed PatternPrinting by Hand from Potato Prints to Silkscreen

Rebecca Drury & Yvonne Drury

Beautiful and practical handbook on how to develop and use patterns and motifs on a wide range of domestic items, ranging from clothing to wallpaper.


Aug 20109781408106259 I 128pp I pb I 210 x 210mm I 120 fu l l co lour images

T E X T I L E A R T & I N S P I R A T I O N





Flower PoundingLinda Rudkin

A general introduction to fl ower pounding, a simple and traditional technique for transferring leaf and fl ower patterns, colours and shapes to cloth.


Mar 20119781408127469 I 96pp I pb I 234 x 156mm I 30+ images

NEW

Heat Transfer TechniquesDawn Dupree

‘A serious and wonderful handbook that Dawn has taken great care with’ – F ibre

Art Mixed Media


Jul 20119781408109113 I 128pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 100 images

COMING SOON

Making Dolls and CreaturesRuth Sleigh-Johnson

Providing inspiration for all skill levels, this introduction to making modern dolls and creatures features a varied selection of original projects by contemporary designers and makers.


Mar 20129781408133972 I 144pp I pb I 210 x 210mm I 180 colour & 100 b&w images

NEW

The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing FabricLaurie Wisbrun

Full of advice from established fabric designers, with clear, easy to follow step-by-step tutorials, this comprehensive handbook walks readers through the entire fabric design process.


Oct 20119781408147009 I 208pp I pb I 220 x 200mm I 200+ colour images 200+ colour images

Revive!Inspired Interiors from Recycled MaterialsJacqueline Mulvaney

Perfect for the beginner sewer who wants to make soft furnishings for the home on a budget.


May 20109781408106273 I 96pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 130 images

One Hour Craft!Maria Binns

'Projects are accessible to all skill levels and aim at motivating anyone new to crafting or inspiring a seasoned crafter to try something new.’ – Sew Today


May 20099780713688368 I 144pp I pb I 210 x 210mm I 150 fu l l co lour images

F A B R I C & C R A F T





Japanese Taupe Quilt BlocksCalm, Neutral CollectionSusan Briscoe

Covers materials, colour and patterns, and equipment and techniques to show the reader how to design and create beautiful Japanese-style quilts.


Oct 20109781408129036 I 128pp pb I 222 x 222mm I 250+ fu l l co lour images

Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix and MatchSusan Briscoe

‘I don’t think there are many quilters who won’t get something from this informative and useful book.’ – Popular Patchwork

£15.99 Offer price £12.799780713682465 I 128pp I pb I 222 x 222mm I 150+ images

NEW

Modern ShiboriSilke Bosbach

A guide to the dye-resist technique of binding, clamping or gathering cloth tightly so that the dye cannot reach certain parts.


Jul 20119781408151488 I 128pp I pb I 235 x 260mm

Jewellery from Recycled MaterialsJaimie MacDonald


Feb 20099780713682755 I 112pp I pb I 234 x 156mmI 120 images

‘I don’t think there are many quilters who won’t get dye cannot reach certain parts.

Fabric Jewellery25 designs to make using silk, ribbon, buttons and beadsTeresa Searle


Nov 20079780713686432 I 128pp I pb I 215 x 215mm I 100+ images

NEW

Paper JewellerySarah Kelly


Nov 20119781408131442 I 144pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 150+ fu l l co lour photographs

Jewellery Using Textile TechniquesSarah Keay


Jul 20099781408101070 I 128pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I 250 images

E A S T E R N I N S P I R A T I O N : J A P A N E S E C R A F T S

J E W E L L E R Y M A K I N G

NEWContemporary JewellersInterviews with European ArtistsRoberta Bernabei

‘A well-researched documentation of contemporary jewellery design, rich with photographs, drawing and illustrations of each practitioner’s work. It opens the door to contemporary practice and offers an essential reference for anyone interested in jewellery design.’ – Design Talks

£19.99 Offer price £15.99*

Jul 20119781845207700 I 288pp I pb I 244 x 172mm I 28 colour and 100 b&w i l lustrat ions

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NEW

Lady Gaga Style BibleDavid Foy

A complete guide to Monster Fashion from A-Z. Capturing Lady Gaga’s complex persona, and providing a running commentary on the intersection of culture, sexuality, music, technology and performance art, Lady Gaga Style Bible is a must-read for any fan or fashionista.

For more information, visit the dedicated website: www.ladygagastylebible.com


Oct 20119781408156636 I 128pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 125 photographs f rom Getty Images

NEW

Elizabeth TaylorHer Life in StyleSusan Kelly

‘This book wonderfully portrays Taylor’s fl awless beauty and enduring, dripping-in-diamonds elegance’ – Dai ly Express

‘Your coffee table is naked without it’ – Red

Packed with beautiful photographs, this stunning tribute to Dame Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) celebrates the life, passions, frocks and rocks of one of the most striking and talented beauties of the silver screen.


Jul 20119781408155417 I 128pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 125 photographs

Alexander McQueenGenius of a GenerationKristin Knox

‘What more could a coffee table want?’ – InSty le

Filled with breathtaking photographs, this tribute to Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) celebrates the incredible creations of an iconic, imaginative, and inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads and hearts all over the world.


May 20109781408130766 I 128pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 125 images

NEW

Culture to CatwalkHow World Cultures Infl uence FashionKristin Knox

‘Crisp, sharp and engaging … If you’re interested in world cultures and fashion then this serves as an excellent introduction’ – The L icent iate

A comprehensive study of the infl uence of world fashion on designers today, Culture to Catwalk looks at back on the roots of the industry and how street style can infl uence haute couture. Illustrated with beautiful photos provided by Getty Images.


Sept 20119781408130711 I 256pp I hb I 276 x 219mm I 300+ images provided by Getty

S T Y L I S H C O F F E E T A B L E B O O K S





Couture in the 21st CenturyDeborah Bee

‘An insight into trends in today’s fashion design that focuses on the elite craftsmanship of yesteryear ... an inspiring opportunity to delve into the archives of the likes of Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Coco Chanel.’ – Vogue

‘A brilliant insight into what gets the creative juices of some of the world’s top designers fl owing. With portraits shot by Rankin, it’s a feast for fashion fans.’ – The Times Magazine


Oct 20109781408134894 I 160pp I hb I 280 x 250mm I Or ig inal portra i ts by Rankin

The Chronology of FashionFrom Empire Dress to Ethical DesignN J Stevenson

‘[Stevenson] perceptively charts the infl uences and evolution of styles over a period of time … Complementing Stevenson's refreshing textual approach which brings a real clarity to the multi-layered development of styles, innovatively the book magnifi es key details on specifi c pictures, and utilises fabric swatches and silhouettes, all of which combine to make this highly informed and readable book also a highly useable resource.' – Plectrum


Apr 20119781408126370 I 288pp I pb I 253 x 203mm I 1000+ fu l l co lour images

COMING SOON

Japanese Street StylePat Lyttle

Japan has become one of the strongest stages for fashion and style in the world. Japanese Street Style is the fi rst book of its kind to showcase the most innovative and cutting-edge looks from this global fashion centre.


Jan 20129781408156711 I 128pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 130 colour i l lustrat ions

COMING SOON

Flat Track FashionThe Roller Derby Look BookEllen Parnavelas

Roller derby is a tough, sexy and stylish contact sport that is taking the world by storm. Complete with foreword written by veteran skater Virginia ‘Cheap Trixie’ Evans of the Texas Rollergirls, this book includes everything from the history and origin of the sport to uniforms and logos, personal styles and fashions from leagues around the world, protective gear and skates to menswear, referees, make up and tattoos. Flat Track Fashion is an exceptional publication, perfectly timed to capture the revival of the world’s hottest sport.


March 20129781408155011 I 128pp I pb I 276 x 219mm I 200 colour photographs

S T Y L I S H C O F F E E T A B L E B O O K S





Stitching PicturesSandeep Jandu

A gorgeous book explaining the methods, materials and techniques that contemporary makers are using to create pictures using stitch, including seven projects to follow or use as starting points for your own creations. Filled with stunning and inspirational photographs.


May 20129781408131343 I 128pp I pb I 246 x 189mm I Over 120 colour i l lustrat ions

EmbellishedNew VintageKaren Nicol

A beautiful, elegant and visually stimulating look-book exploring the infl uence of vintage collected pieces on cutting-edge contemporary embellishment designed for fashion and textiles. A visual feast of a journey through the process of inspiration and creative process, illustrating the way that various pieces and processes spark whole ranges of new work and ideas.


Jul 20129781408105757 I 208pp I hb I 276 x 219mm I 200+ fu l l co lour images

Sew IconicHow to Make 10 Fabulous Frocks from the Silver ScreenLiz Llewellyn

Sew Iconic enables you to recreate fabulous gowns from the silver screen. The CD included allows you to print a custom-sized pattern, and easy-to-follow instructions show how to assemble each garment, allowing even the novice seamstress to fi ll her wardrobe with Hollywood glamour.


Apr 20129781408134436 I 192pp I pb I 200 x 220mm I 500+ colour i l lustrat ions

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