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From 1920s French knickers to 1950s pin-up brassieres, these fabulous vintage pieces chart the progression of lingerie over the last 120 years. The book covers a range of fascinating garments, including 1890s corsets, 1940s garter belts and basques, 1950s New Look girdles, brassieres, knickers and much more. The book includes 30 fully annotated working patterns alongside drawings, photographs and practical advice on any feature or alteration necessary for making up the garments. For any costume designer working on stage or sc... read more

Rae Morris has been described as one of the world's most creative artists, but her work is not hanging in museums, it's seen on the faces and bodies of some of the best-known international models and actors. In Makeup: The ultimate guide, Rae brings the world of fashion makeup to you. With her simple step-by-steps she makes even the most sophisticated and creative makeup easy to achieve. She also reveals all the tricks, techniques and trade secrets that have seen her awarded Australian Makeup Artist of the Year four times over. Dis... read more

A real return to the timeless, unchanging qualities of knitting - knitting to clothe, protect, wrap, comfort, enhance and insulate for all seasons. The aim here is show off the beauty of the stitch, the real joy and intimacy of knitting, and to emphasise that the slow, meditative, unhurried creative process counts just as much as the end product. Jane offers 40 patterns for knitting simple, honest, projects that are practical, easy to knit, easy to wear and use, and made with beautiful fibres in gorgeous colours inspired by nature'... read more

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This marvellously illustrated book is a blend of the avant-garde, the unconventional and the delightful. Showcasing 591 contemporary rings by almost 300 international designers who stimulate the imagination by challenging traditional practices and standard definitions. The finished products are sculpture for the hands, and range from the simple to the abstract, from everyday rings to those that are more challenging. Here are rings made of gold, platinum and precious stones, of wood, bones, fibre and shells Without exception, they a... read more

This title offers an inspiring look at crafters creating to make a statement, save the world, or build a community. From people using their creativity to make a political statement to organisers of the new global craft community, "Craft Activism" documents the multi-faceted craft activist movement. The book features socially and politically conscious crafters who have used their passion for handmade to create change, help those in need, or galvanize others. This empowering and practical guidebook features photographs and interviews... read more

What do your shoes say about you? Shoes are now much more than just things to walk in. From kids on the block to models on the catwalk, we use them to signal how fashionable we are. But, beyond style, this most intimate object communicates much more ...our sexual desires, aesthetic sense, social status and personality. And, before they became supreme objects of desire, shoes had a history. From ancient times to the present, shoes have had a cultural as well as a practical purpose. Within these pages is pretty much everything you e... read more

At last a work that deals not only with the history of footwear, but also with its cultural significance. This volume helps transform the shoe from a mundane object of everyday use into something of great social and psychological power. MANOLO BLAHNIK Anyone who has ever spent the rent on a pair of impossibly high stilettos, has bought shoes that don't fit, or owns shoes they have never worn, will want to get their hands on this beautiful coffee-table tome. The Times Magazine All of them [the contributors] are engagingly passionate about their particular footwear n..read more

"Table Flowers" provides enormous creative scope with an impressive selection of floral ideas tailor made for every aspect of the table: from sophisticated tall centrepieces to massing flowerheads together to achieve pure colour intensity for a stunning centrepiece; from napkin ring posies to innovative chair backs and miniature topiary trees made with fruit and flowers, and even hanging garlands from overhead lighting - many of these beautiful ideas can be adapted to suit a host of special occasions, from intimate to grand scale.E... read more

The Knot Book of Wedding Flowers offers countless tips on pulling all of the floral elements of a wedding together and makes it a pleasure to choose the perfect flowers for your special day.

This irresistible little book packs a powerful punch with its combination of simple yet inspiring ideas and practical information. Five gloriously illustrated chapters show the key flowers, foliage and stems as well as spectacular creations that can be made with dramatic reds, mellow yellows, pure whites, heavenly blues, and restive greens. Stunningly visual, as well as practical, the book shows how flowers can add feeling and style to complement a variety of interiors from formal to informal, contemporary to traditional. Pithy tex... read more

Do you wish you had more confidence in arranging flowers, whether for a simple vase, a dinner party or even a buttonhole for a special event? Jamie Aston does away with the old-school rules, guiding you through 40 exciting and achievable projects, each one broken down into simple steps you can follow at home. Chapters include Flowers for the Home (displays for the kitchen, hall, bedroom and bathroom), Flowers as Gifts (hand-tied bouquets, hatboxes, small posies, gift-wraps), Event Flowers (casual get-togethers and formal dinner par... read more

A guide to flower arranging. Topics covered include - what you need, advice on all the various styles of arrangement, and how to make flowers last longer. It also includes a plant dictionary which features information on topics such as vase-life and drying methods.

This title helps in impressive but achievable flower arranging. "The Flower Book" recognizes that we all love fresh flowers in our homes and want to keep them looking fabulous, without costing the earth or being too complicated. This book offers the solutions; with simple step-by-steps and clear photos, you can now create impressive but achievable flower arranging for all occasions - from pretty flowers in the home to striking bouquets for weddings. Featuring over 70 arrangements, this title uses 38 most widely available flowers. I... read more

Annick Van Wesemael takes us into the magical world of (floral) table decoration.

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This is a beautifully illustrated but practical guide to decorating and living beautifully. It is filled with easy projects to make your home hip and divine. It is influenced by relaxed, French interiors. The author is more than a stylist, she is a trained interior designer who works every day with real clients to help them solve their home design dilemmas. It is not only meant to be inspirational, making the reader want to live more beautifully, but justifies itself by being full of practical information on how to create effects i... read more

Sharpening workshop tools is probably the most diverse of all workshop activities and the one that is least understood by the majority of workshop owners. This is not unreasonable in view of the wide range of equipment suggested for the task, ranging from the complex (typically an industrial tool and cutter grinder) through to the humble off hand grinder. This book illustrates how most sharpening tasks can be carried out using an off hand grinder and a few simply made accessories to a standard comparable to that achieved usi... read more

This book records the rise and rise of Junky Styling, the fashion label and at the same time shows readers how to recycle their own good quality second-hand clothing, deconstructing, re-cutting and completely transforming it into a new product that belies the former identity of the raw material. Junky Styling: Wardrobe Surgery is a beautifully designed and illustrated publication, designed to show fashion students, hobby-sewers, textiles fanatics and anyone with an interest in ecological and recycling issues how to reconstruc... read more

' Junky Styling is a unique brand of sustainable fashion and the book aims to explore the concept of the brand and offer step-by-step projects encouraging readers to perform a little "wardrobe surgery" of their own ' Womenswear Buyer (July 2009)

Maureen Sullivan has produced the perfect handbook for helping you to develop and create your own original calligraphic style, and to enjoy the art of 'beautiful writing'.The book begins with the historical background to calligraphy; the materials and equipment you need; and basic techniques, including ruling the paper, basic strokes, pen angles and basic letters. The book then progresses through the most common hands - uncial, foundation, gothic, italic, sharpened italic and copperplate. Every letter of every hand is drawn out in ... read more

Here's the ideal introduction to the traditional art of calligraphy. Maureen has produced the perfect handbook for helping you develop and create your own original calligraphic style and to enjoy the art of beautiful writing. The six most common writing styles are explained clearly through step-by-step photographs. Every letter of every hand is drawn out in stroke order and there's advice on letter and word spacing, all shown in clear, step-by-step photographs.-Machine Knitting Monthly I recall my gran having beautiful copperplate writing a..read more