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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > General
Originally published in 1928 in three volumes. These deal with
every aspect of the tailoring and clothing trade. Extremely well
illustrated with photographs and many helpful diagrams and detailed
instructions for the design and construction of various garments.
The contents of Volume 2 include: The Wholesale Trade Men's
Garments - Grading for the Wholesale Trade - Ladies Garments and
Men's Garments - Lays or Economy in Cutting - Cutting Ladies'
Garments by Shoulder Measure System - Ladies' Leather Garments -
Collar Cutting - The Tailors Shop - Window Dressing - Buying a
Business - Insurance - Sales Letters - Bookkeeping - Advertising -
Salesmanship - Technical and Textile Terms etc. Many of the
earliest books on fashion and clothing, particularly those dating
back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and
increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of
these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
using the original text and artwork.
This as a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian,
but also contains much information that is still useful and
practical today. It will prove of much interest to both the amateur
and professional dressmaker. Its 398 pages contain extensive
explanatory diagrams on a variety of themes, forming a complete
how-to guide. Twenty-four chapters deal with a diverse range of
topics, including, amongst others, Basting, Simple Stitches, and
Seam Finishes, Tailoring Tricks, Taking Care of your Clothes and
Clothes for the Expectant Mother. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing
these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
using the original text and artwork.
Contains more than 60 beautiful artworks to colour in.
Make magnificent creations with paint without a brush! You'll be
amazed with these quick and easy projects for cards, wearables,
frames, and boxes to suit every taste.
Hello Happy! is an interactive self-care activity book for children
aged 7+ to colour and doodle their way to happiness, calm and
confidence. The encouraging and simple activities and exercises
tackle anxiety, sadness and stress; children will enjoy using their
creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel
worried and how to put stress back in its place through writing,
colouring, doodling and drawing. Featuring the charming and quirky
illustrations of Katie Abey, a UK-based illustrator. Her quirky
pictures will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work
through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of
calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids, a thoughtful new range of
activity books for children from Studio Press. Includes an
introduction and notes for grown-ups by consultant Dr Sharie
Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist. Dr Sharie Coombes is a
former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who
retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist,
neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist
paediatric hypnotherapist. Alongside a busy private therapy
practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child,
adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic
in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and
families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British
Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team.
Sharie has 2 adult children.
This early work, originally intended for use by those who were
interested in a craft which has a long and vigorous domestic
tradition contains an interesting introduction and sixteen
beautiful plates displaying a selection of museum piece patchwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive.We are republishing many of these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
This classic book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fine
art of basket-making. Containing timeless information on this fine
craft, the information comprised within this antiquated book is
still as useful today as it was when published, thoroughly
recommended for the bookshelf of anyone interested in the subject.
Thomas Okey (1852 1935) was a master basket weaver, a translator of
Italian, and a writer. Complete with original text and
illustrations, this book was originally published in 1912 and is
proudly republished now with a new introductory biography of the
author."
He had dreams as a kid of living in a place like this. Now his
dreams were reality.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive.We are republishing many of these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
This Book Will teach you all about how to solve the rubiks cube! We
include FULL color pictures and bright white background. We will
teach you the solution for the 3x3 and 2x2! impress all your
friends with how you can solve one of life's great mysteries: how
to do a Rubik's Cube TWCUBING.COM
Renowned classics and hidden gems alike congregate in this
exceptional manual of card playing. Written by longtime tutor and
enthusiast of cards, Bernard Trevelyan, this book impeccably
details dozens of classic card games. Well-known and world famous
examples such as Whist and Cribbage receive detailed guidance and
strategic discussion, while several hidden gems no longer commonly
played likewise feature. Variations and clever interpretations also
feature, encouraging the budding player to conjure his own playing
quirks and methodology. Richly written with lucidity and clarity,
this book is comfortably successful in conveying the author's
passion for cards. In obtaining this title, both the eager beginner
and curious veteran eager to learn the workings of sometimes
forgotten classic card games will be impressed and spurred to
understanding.
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