Clothing, Textile & Fashion

Have you ever wanted to hold a fox, a penguin, or an alligator? Have you ever wanted to see a jackalope or a phoenix? Have you ever wanted to go on adventures with a unicorn or a dragon? With chunky yarn, a few essential techniques, and a desire to learn, you can crochet your own woodland critters and mythical creatures.
 
In their TikTok videos, Sarah Csiacsek shows their followers how to get hooked on crochet, and in Chonky Crochet for Beginners, they'll share with you what you need to get started with your own crochet adventures. Even experienced crocheters will appreciate the whimsy and magic you can weave as you create soft animals and creatures for friends, family, and, of course, yourself!
 
Chonky Amigurumi for Beginners includes these features:

• 20 step-by-step crochet projects with colorful photos you can almost feel
• Techniques and methods for learning how to crochet and to successfully complete each project
• Information and recommendations for the tools and materials you'll need to create all the projects in the book

 
You’ve seen all kinds of cute crocheted creatures and fantastical fiber beasts on TikTok, especially on Sarah’s channel, and now you can learn how to crochet directly from the celebrated TikTok crocheter themselves!

Take your crochet to the next level with Crochet Stitches Step by Step. This essential guide opens up a world of possibilities for crocheters of all abilities, with a huge range of stitches to inspire your next project. Discover how to combine stitches to create eye-catching creations, and try your hand at techniques including filet stitches and C2C.

This essential collection of must-try stitches will offer something for every crocheter and every project, with tips on finding the right techniques to create everything from blankets and sweaters to socks and toys. Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease. The book also covers the hooks, yarn, and tools you'll need, along with essential know-how for blocking, sewing, and finishing your work.

With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this modern classic is a must-have for crocheters of all ages and abilities.

For thousands of years, embroidered textiles have been produced across North Africa and the Middle East to decorate public buildings, homes and animals as well as to clothe men, women and children. They have played an important role in the social and cultural lives of communities and peoples and have reflected the economic and political changes that have affected the region from the earliest times.

The Encyclopedia of Embroidery from the Arab World is the first reference work to chart the history of embroidery from Ancient Egypt to the present day and to offer an authoritative guide to all the major embroidery traditions of the region. It maps the diversity of embroidery from the Maghreb to the Gulf states, from Turkey to Sudan; traces the impact of trade, commerce, politics and religion on materials, colors, styles and fashions; introduces the embroiderers, their materials, equipment and techniques; and highlights the artistic and design influences of embroidery, through to its use by modern fashion designers.

Richly illustrated with over 800 images (750 in colour) of clothes, accessories, cushions, bed linen, curtains, floor coverings and wall hangings, many of which have never been published before, the Encyclopedia is an essential resource for students and scholars of the subject.

Learn how to knit with simple, easy-to-follow guides and over 20 cute and cozy project patterns!

Interested in knitting but unsure where to start? Everyday Knitting offers simple, step-by-step tutorials geared toward beginning knitters. Master the basics of knitting and improve your technique with clear, comprehensive instructions for casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitches, and more. Once you’ve mastered the basics, move on to fun and functional practice projects to hone your skills.

From selecting the right yarn to choosing the tools you need to get started, Everyday Knitting covers everything you need to know to make lace bookmarks, scarves, fingerless mitts, and even friendly knitted critters. Features include:
 

• Clear, step-by-step instructions to build confidence in beginning knitters
• Over 20 practice projects to help you hone your skills and create fun, usable items
• Handy instructional guides to teach you how to decipher a chart, read a pattern, increase and decrease rows, purchase yarn for your project, and more
• Stitch galleries to provide inspiration with nearly two dozen stitch patterns including a variety of cable and lace stitches

In this open access publication, Ganaele Langlous describes how textile has been used as a medium of communication since the prehistoric period. In fact, up until the 19th century, civilizations throughout the world manipulated thread and fabric to communicate in a way that would astound many of us now.

Unlike text and images, textile is haptic and three-dimensional. Its meaning is unfixed, constantly shifting as it circulates between different owners and creators. In How Textile Communicates, Langlois dissects textile's unique capacity for communication through a range of global case studies, before examining the profound impact of colonialism on textile practice and the appropriation of this medium by capitalist systems.

A thought-provoking contribution to the fields of both fashion and communication studies, Langlois' writing challenges readers' preconceptions and shines new light on the profound impact of textiles on human communication.

Design, style, and accessorise clothes with practical fashion design ideas for kids

Draw and colour creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fashion. Whether your child wants to design the next big outfit for London fashion week, or they just want to learn about textiles and fabrics, How to be a Fashion Designer helps kids enjoy experimenting with new ideas.

Bright illustrations mixed with fun photography show kids how to choose gorgeous colours, design dress shapes, customise t-shirts, and add sparkle to their accessories using simple, easy-to-follow design tasks and practical projects.

Using inspiration from the natural world, everyday life, and their own imagination, children can design outfits from scratch and learn how to put together the clothes and accessories they already own in fun, stylish ways. This nonfiction fashion book for children is perfect for 7-9 year olds and brings a unique approach to STEAM learning by combining art and design with practical, hands-on making.

Textiles and clothing are interwoven with Islamic culture. In Islamicate Textiles, readers are taken on a journey from Central Asia to Tanzania to uncover the central roles that textiles play within Muslim-majority communities.

This thematically arranged book sheds light on the traditions, rituals and religious practices of these regions, and the ways in which each one incorporates materials and clothing. Drawing on examples including Iranian lion carpets and Arabic keffiyeh, Faegheh Shirazi frames these textiles and totemic items as important cultural signifiers that, together, form a dynamic and fascinating material culture. Like a developing language, this culture expands, bends and develops to suit the needs of new generations and groups across the world.

The political significance of Islamicate textiles is also explored: Faegheh Shirazi’s writing reveals the fraught relationship between the East – with its sought-after materials and much-valued textiles – and the European countries that purchased and repurposed these goods, and lays bare the historical and contemporary connections between textiles, colonialism, immigration and economics. Dr Shirazi also discusses gender and how textiles and clothing are intimately linked with sexuality and gender identity.

Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Trace the history of gemmology, learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties.

With a foreword by antiques expert Judith Miller, co-founder of Miller's Antiques Price Guide, and a regular presenter on BBC's The Antiques Roadshow, this sumptuous celebration of gems and jewels is guaranteed to bring sparkle to both your life and your library.

Dive deep into the pages of this dazzling book on jewels to discover:

- Hundreds of specially commissioned, spectacular photographs.
- Intriguing features on the history of gemstones, and the fascinating real-life stories behind them.
- Stunning photography showcases the brilliance of semi-precious and precious stones, minerals, and metals.
- Fascinating features on the most famous (and infamous) gems, and on the history of gemmology.
- Optional 80-page directory section

Jewel is the ultimate guide to gemstones, jewels, and jewellery - combining mineralogy with culture, history, and symbolism, and proves the perfect addition to the library of jewel lovers of any ages. Whether you're interested in gems, jewellery, and making jewellery, or a student of gemmology or geology, this gorgeous gem gift book is sure to delight.

Romantic, cool and glamorous, the Chloé woman embodies the bohemian femininity that the fashion house has become known for.

From the carefree romanticism of their relaxed silhouettes to their cult status leather goods, Chloé has appealed to the modern woman since its inception in 1952. Founded by Gaby Aghion, who introduced the revolutionary concept of ready-to-wear, the maison has since been steered by legendary designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Phoebe Philo and Stella McCartney.

Including carefully curated images of Chloé's most sought-after pieces as well as captivating text, Little Book of Chloé tells the story behind an iconic fashion house from its beginnings in Paris through to its continued status as the It-girl design house today.

Founded in 1925, Fendi is a luxury brand rooted in elegance and experimentation.

Renowned for its attention to detail, innovative design and signature 'double F' logo, the family firm has conquered the fashion industry and acquired cult status among celebrities and fashionistas with the iconic Croissant, Peekaboo and Baguette 'It' bags.

Through stunning photographs and expert text, Little Book of Fendi tells the story of one of Italy's oldest fashion dynasties, from the Fendi sisters, early days of fur and Dolce Vita period, to Karl Lagerfeld, Kim Jones and a global empire that remains as deeply embedded in popular culture as it ever was.

Established in 1905, the British-founded Swiss designer and manufacturer, Rolex, revolutionized the watchmaking industry with ground-breaking and innovative designs that continue to dominate worldwide.

From the Oyster and Explorer to the Daytona and Submariner, Little Book of Rolex tells the complete story of the brand. Packed with stunning images alongside authoritative text, this is the perfect book for the numerous fans of the ultimate luxury timepiece and takes the Little Books of Fashion into an exciting new arena of men's accessories.

Needlework, Affect and Social Transformation offers an original framework for moving beyond binary discourses that class practices of needlework as either feminist or reactionary. Using transnational, contemporary case studies – such as the Social Justice Sewing Academy, fictionalised Bangladeshi garment workers as well as the famous Pussyhat Project – Katja May suggests a new approach to the interpretation of textile crafts as an affective social practice, and draws on under-represented issues of race.

May connects her study to broader material and social conditions of inequality, allowing for a nuanced and sensitive understanding of the role of needlework in feminist political activism. This broader look at how textile crafts function in the realms of politics and activism conceptualizes quilting, dressmaking, embroidery and knitting as routine activities invested with emotions and entangled with material and social conditions as well as political potential.

Discover the 50 greatest designers and their incredible achievements in this spectacular hardback guide, richly illustrated with full-colour images throughout.

Selected by award-winning design journalist, Tom May, this beautifully illustrated book examines the achievements of 50 of history's greatest designers: the men and women who have influenced the way we live by creating everything from furniture to household goods and decorative objects to cars and motorbikes, airplanes, signage, sports equipment and much more.

These inspiring personal stories provide a fascinating overview of design history: the ways that style has married with technical innovation; how historical contexts have fuelled design choices; and what role design plays as we try to move away from excessive consumerism towards a more sustainable future.

Featured designers include:
• William Morris: English textile designer and key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement
• Gunta Stölzl: German textile artist and one of the most outstanding members of the Bauhaus.
• Eileen Gray: Irish architect, furniture designer, and pioneer of the Modern Movement in Architecture
• Charles and Ray Eames: Married couple, most famous for their iconic Eames chairs
• Art Sims: African-American graphic designer, best-known for his film posters such as for Spike Lee's movies such as "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X".
• James Dyson: British industrial designer and inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner

Perceptive and informative, this guide makes a fascinating introduction to the way design has become such an integral part of what we are and do.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Greatest series brings together highly visual reference guides, each exploring 50 of the most influential figures across a certain discipline. These rich biographical profiles outline their key achievements, influences and impact on the industry, accompanied by stunning full-colour photography.

Fashion writer Emma Baxter-Wright introduces 50 of the world's most influential fashion designers and a selection of their most celebrated pieces, showcased with full-colour photography.

Starting with the foundation of the 19th century House of Worth, perhaps the first real fashion house, through the designs of the hugely influential Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Yves St Laurent, to Japanese designers such as Rei Kawakubo and Issey Miyake whose designs 'deconstructed' fashion in the 1980s and 1990s and the emerging stars of the present day, this stunning book is a fascinating history of how fashion has developed over the past 160 years. Two double-page spreads are dedicated to each designer, outlining their influences, the legacy of their ideas and revealing the beautiful designs that have made them famous.

Includes:
• Photos of famous designs through the years
• Concise professional biographies of the designers listed
• Draft designs and finished examples of key moments in fashion.
• Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference

ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Greatest series brings together highly visual reference guides, each exploring 50 of the most influential figures across a certain discipline. These rich biographical profiles outline their key achievements, influences and impact on the industry, accompanied by stunning full-colour photography.

This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained.
The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats etc, as well as showing key stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With "The Sewing Book" on your shelf, you've got every sewing question covered.
Written by a passionate stitcher and teacher, with her own sewing school, eager to produce a one-stop sewing bible for her students, this book leaves no hem unturned. You can dip in at any level - whether you're new to sewing or refining your art, whether you want to repair an old skirt or create a new one, whether you want to spruce up a curtain or design one from scratch. And with a Foreword by U.S. sewing teacher, Diana Rupp, this book has it all sewn up.

With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment.

Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith's best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both women's- and menswear.

With this book, you can learn how to:

• Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch.
• Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers
• Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process

This book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.

Well Worn is the perfect book both for stitching pros and for those who have never picked up a needle and thread before. The sustainable darning and sashiko techniques taught in this book fight against perfectionism as well as fast fashion.

Begin by getting to grips with core mending skills, with a handy introductory compendium of visible mending techniques. Then, move on to convenient garment-led chapters, from socks to jeans, and from knitwear to stretch fabric, each with a wide variety of ideas and advice for approaching whatever piece of clothing you wish to revive.

Whether you're interested in fostering a more sustainable lifestyle, saving money by avoiding fast fashion, or simply engaging with a new creative outlet, this book is an accessible introduction for anyone looking to explore visible mending and revolutionise their wardrobe.

Including advice for mending:
- Jeans
- Jumpers & Knitwear
- Shirts
- T-Shirts
- Leggings
- Socks
- Jackets
- Delicate fabrics

The American department a palace of consumption that epitomized modern consumerism. Every wish could be met under one roof – afternoon tea, a stroll through the latest fashions, a wedding (or funeral) planned. It was a place where women, shopper and shopgirl alike, could stake out a newfound independence. Whether in New York or Chicago or on Main Street, USA, men owned the buildings, but inside, women ruled.

In this hothouse atmosphere, three women rose to the top. Hortense Odlum of Bonwit Teller, Dorothy Shaver of Lord & Taylor, and Geraldine Stutz of Henri Bendel's took risks, innovated and competed as very different kinds of career women, forging new paths for the women who followed in their footsteps. In the 1930s, Hortense came to her husband's department store as a housewife tasked with attracting more shoppers like herself, and wound up running the company. Dorothy championed American designers during World War II--before which US fashions were almost exclusively Parisian copies--and beyond, becoming the first businesswoman to earn a salary of more than $1.5 million. And Geraldine re-invented the look of the modern department store in the 1960s, and had a preternatural sense for trends, inspiring a devoted following of ultra-chic shoppers as well as decades of copycats.

In When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, journalist Julie Satow draws back the curtain on three American women who made twentieth-century department stores a mecca for women of every age, social class, and ambition. This stylish account, rich with personal drama and trade secrets, captures the department store in all its glitz, decadence, and fun, and showcases the women who made that beautifully curated world go round.

Innovative Embroidery and Leathers Techniques and Application for Crafts

ISBN: 9789779638324

By: Rania Sadek Saif El-Deen

Assistant Lecturer - Home Economics Department

Women's College - Ain Shams University

Supervised by:

Dr. Sawsan A. Rizk

Professor of Clothing Manufacture (Clothing & Textile Section)

Home Economics College - Helwan University

Dr. Sanaa S. Saleh

Professor of Textile Technology, Head of Home Economics Department

Women's College - Ain Shams University

Dr. Walid S. Mustafa

Professor of Leather Goods, Head of Leather Industry Department

Home Economics College - Helwan University

Dr. Fatma M. Hassan

Lecturer of Clothing & Textiles, Home Economics Department

Faculty of Education - Ain Shams University

Red Sea Wonders: Inspiring Textile Designs for Egyptian Tourism

ISBN: 9789779638379

By: Mona Mohamed Mohamed Ali

Lecturer of Textile & Clothing

Women's College - Ain Shams University

Supervised by:

Dr. Naglaa I. Elwakeel

Professor & Head of the Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing & Finishing

Faculty of Applied Arts - Helwan University

DR. Hebatulah A. Abd-Elaleem

Professor of Textile & Clothing

Faculty of Specific Education, Home Economics Department - Ain Shams University

Dr. Enas A. Elokda

Assistant Professor of Textile & Clothing

Women's College - Ain Shams University

DK brings you an all-encompassing embroidery book on needlework, stitches and more!
Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love!

Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities.

Dive straight in to discover:

- Over 200 decorative stitches with practical ideas on where to use them
- A comprehensive stitch gallery allowing readers to quickly find the stitches they're interested in
- Featuring several handy how-to guides and basic embroidery considerations for beginners

Full of top tips on which threads, needles and fabrics work best with which stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before!
Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful stitch types or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love.

From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail, with a practical stitch gallery providing readers with a clear view of each stitch, suitable for both beginners and proficient stitch enthusiasts. It's time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this embroidery starter kit that'll redefine textile art as you know it.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery:

So whether you fancy taking up a new skill or simply find sanctuary in sewing, unleash your creativity and craftiness with this modern embroidery book. When you've finished Step By Step Embroidery, why not also try Sew Step by Step, a complementing title as part of DK's Step by Step series. Unleash your creative potential with a plethora of stunning stitches! Proving the perfect embroidery gift for the stitching lover in your life, embark on embroidery projects and create inspiring stitches to treasure forever. An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 embroidery and needlepoint stitches.

More than 150 eye-catching, stash-busting stitches to take your knitting to the next level.

Take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Stitches Step by Step. Whatever your knitting ability, this essential guide will help you master a huge range of techniques and patterns, including colourwork, textural patterns, and openwork and lace knitting. Find inspiration for your next knitting project, or adapt a design you know and love with tips on incorporating different stitches into your work.

Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with the trickiest stitches illustrated with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow the methods with ease, while the Tools chapter will help you get to grips with the right needles, yarn, and other tools you'll need to recreate each technique.

With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this modern classic is a must-have for knitters of all ages and abilities.

• The best of the international fashion scene from the last year
• Impressive images of the fashion series, covers and campaigns, accompanied by expert assessment
• Top-class jury
• A unique overview of the global fashion year

The international fashion world is creative, expressive and impressive. And it is always fast moving. This book is devoted to the best fashion series and photos of the international fashion world of 2022.

A jury of international experts selects from a worldwide selection of the best editorials, covers and campaigns and makes the awards. Additionally, the creative people behind the scenes, such as photographers, stylists, models and make-up artists, are presented in detail. The Fashion Yearbook 2023 comprehensively includes the fashion highlights and their actors in an impressive illustrated book and is thus a unique standard work in the fashion industry.

A crystal-ball look into tomorrow's wardrobe: conscious, fair, slow, upcycled, biointelligent, digital ... the fashion industry is undergoing some radical reimagining.

What will you be wearing tomorrow? Will your jacket have been grown in a lab, or your jeans coloured using bacteria? How will you access that new shirt you've got your eye on? Will we still have shops? What does the future of work look like for the people who make our garments?

The current fashion system is wasteful, environmentally harmful and exploitative. And, if we carry on as we do now, it could account for a quarter of global emissions by 2050. But creative thinkers are dreaming up new ways to craft our sartorial identities that don't wreck the planet.

Vogue Australia's first sustainability editor, Clare Press, introduces us to the fascinating innovators who are redesigning fashion from the ground up and changing it in the most fundamental ways.

'Wear Next is an exciting ode to a regenerative fashion future. To truly emerge from the current "planetary emergency", we need all hands on deck and convincing narratives for change across all sectors, and socio-economic-political systems. Through honest storytelling and real-world experiences, Clare Press does just that - and reminds us once again that we have the power to choose the future we want.' - Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President, The Club of Rome.

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ردمك: 9789779638171

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