Sewing Books

This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork and silk shading. Cont…

Fashion Promotion is an inspiring and practical guide to promoting a brand. It addresses the new ways in which brands engage with customers, through the latest digital channels as well as traditional methods. Topics covered includ…

The Hand-Stitched Home: Projects and Inspiration for Creating Embroidered Textiles for the Home is an inspirational book by the embroiderer and textile designer Caroline Zoob. Full of beautifully photographed projects and ideas, f…

Simply everything you need to know to learn something new; a practical and inspirational course in learning how to sew. Ever wanted to learn how to sew but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with "A Little Course in Se…

To Baby with Love is the perfect collection of gifts for any newborn or toddler. The birth of a baby is such a special event, and it is a traditional time for gifts. What could be better than a gift that has been made by an adorin…

Since the first edition was published in 1980, Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear has become established as the standard work on this subject and has proved invaluable as both a textbook for students and a reference source for th…

Popular author Corinne Lapierre brings us another delightful book of beautiful felt creatures. Fabulous Felt Animals includes families of deer, raccoons, foxes, rabbits, bears and mice, all brought to life with cute outfits and fu…

Masterclass instruction to make 40 pieced blocks using both hand and machine techniques, including two brand-new blocks, English Patchwork Floor Tile and Blanket Stitch Applique. Step-by-step illustrations for block construction, …

In this book readers will find a superb range of floral designs to apply to a variety of cross-stitch projects, such as bedding, lampshades, cushions, curtains, towels and more. The styles on these beautiful and timeless pieces ra…

The most personal account of the life and work of legendary designer Coco Chanel ever published, with contributions from her great-niece and from the archives of her eponymous fashion house. Coco Chanels life and work have been re…

A comprehensive, visually-led overview that covers all areas of fashion drawing, presentation and illustration, "Fashion Illustrator 2" both teaches students how to draw the fashion figure and provides an extended showcase of esta…

In The Fundamentals of Fashion Management, Susan Dillon takes an in-depth look at the varied and competitive fashion trade. Giving readers a behind-the-scenes insight into the roles and processes of the industry, this title combin…

Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear, first published in 1975, provides a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting. Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightfor…

Design and Make: Scarves, Ties, Collars and Belts contains a range of beautiful designs, which can be easily made from cheap and accessible components. Each of these designs is elegant and striking, ranging from a beautiful feathe…

Colour is a powerful selling tool. It is the first thing to catch the consumer's eye in the shop window. Get the colour choice wrong and an entire range can stay on the racks. So, how do colours arrive on the catwalk or the sales …