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46 reviews
Tyra Banks, Vanessa Thomas Bush

Harper Perennial, 1998

fun to read
I really enjoyed reading this book. It's more than just looking good. Yes, there is a ton of information on skin care, makeup, body care, etc, but Ms. Banks also includes self-esteem, sex, generosity, self-respect, smoking, alcohol, and more. I expected a more frivolous book from a supermodel, but this is real quality. Tyra seems like someone you would know. She has such a friendly, sweet ...

Sew Fast Sew Easy : All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew

34 reviews
Elissa K. Meyrich, 2002

great book
The book is great it even comes with patterns. The book is easy to understand and has lots of detail. I would definatly recommend it.

Sweater Workshop

44 reviews
Jacqueline Fee

Interweave Pr, 1983

Must have for knitters, even if you are a visual learner
I am a learn-by-doing-and-watching person. I do not generally learn well from books, although I have purchased several, including Barbara Walker's Knit from the Top and several Zimmermann books. Nevertheless, if you are serious about improving your knitting and want to have a little fun at it, too, this is the book. The key to this book is to knit the "sweater sampler" by which Fee takes you ...

Folk Shawls (Folk Knitting series)

34 reviews
Cheryl Oberle

Interweave Press, 2000

27 Five Star ratings and counting!!
25 Knitting patterns and tales from around the world will educate and entertain you for years to come. The shawls here are gorgeous and inspired by traditions and designs from around the world. You will find a shawl here for every occasion and every one is spectacular. They originate from Ireland, Japan, Iceland, Victorian England, Russia, Scotland, Mexico, Norway and more. Each design will ...

The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting

37 reviews
June Hemmons Hiatt

Simon & Schuster, 1989

light at the end of the tunnel
Good news sweet ladies! on the winter issue of Vogue Knitting (page 25) under the title "SPOTLIGHT" says that an updated reprint will hit the bookstores on fall of 2009. How cool is that ??? Ingrid

The Book of Tiki

31 reviews
Sven A. Kirsten

Taschen America Llc, 2000

More Tiki Than You Can Shake A Torch At
Like all Taschen books, this book is visually STUNNING! Just leafing through the pictures never gets boring. The real treat is the book is also jam packed facts, folklore, drink recipies, and so much more. More information about Tiki than I ever knew existed. Plenty of eye-candy in this book, but very well balanced with informative and fun content. A must have for the Tiki enthusiast!

Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45

34 reviews
Christopher Hopkins

HCI, 2008

ladies don't miss this
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting, witty, and well written. I enjoyed it very much even though it did contain much information I had read before in other sources, and it was aimed toward women of middle age, and I am way-way-way past middle age. Another plus--the book arrived promptly.

Paper Fashions: Design Your Own Styles (Klutz)

35 reviews
Inc. Klutz

Klutz, 2006

This Season's Runway Success!!!
Fashion ROCKS! And so does this incredible toy masquerading as a book-it's FABULOUS, darling! For all budding fashion designers, stylists or anyone curious about the fashion world, this book is definitely for you-BUY IT!! And if you're wondering if you should get the sequel, Paper Fashions Fancy along with it, YES-please do-you won't regret it! The first one is 'to infinity', the second is 'and ...

Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series)

34 reviews
Ann Budd

Interweave Press, 2007

Excellent beginning sock book!!!
I've been a knitter for several years, but never brought myself to knit socks. I decided to get this book to teach myself how to knit socks, and I couldn't have been happier with it! The instructions are so clear, and I was able to knit my first pair in a matter of days with minimal mistakes. I also enjoy all the patterns that are included within the book, as they go from a basic sock pattern to ...

The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

46 reviews
EllynAnne Geisel

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006

When the student is ready
I had to make an apron in Home Ec class many (many) years ago. I didn't enjoy it at all. I didn't care for the fabric, didn't really get the hang of using a sewing machine, just felt it was a waste of time. Nobody in my family wore an apron, anyway, somehow they miraclously stayed clean during food prep. Flash forward a few decades. I like to cook and bake and I did not inherit the miracle of ...

Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand (Fairie-ality)

28 reviews
David Downton, Eugenie Bird

Candlewick, 2002

Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand: The Deluxe Edition (Fairie-ality)
I would list this book a 10 if I could, It is truly an inspiration to the creative juices. Excellant in every department. I would purchage this again and again if needed!

Madeleine Vionnet

29 reviews
Betty Kirke

Chronicle Books, 1998

Wonderful book, with BIG Problems
This is an outstanding book on a revolutionary designer. Wonderful photos, and "patterns" from the clothing. the only problem is Kirke never bothers to tell you what the scale is, so making these patterns is almost impossible. Her directions for making the patterns are laughable. The patterns are white lines on black. Why include patterns if you aren't going to put them in a usable form? There ...

The Lingerie Handbook

21 reviews
Rebecca Apsan, Sarah Stark

Workman Publishing Company, 2006

Finally The Right Bra
This book has lots an lots of pictures. Pictures of yesterday and today's underwear and how thongs and g-strings can be worn comfortable. It also tells how underwire bras are not soppose to poke or hurt. The text is very informational and very undersanding. I'm a male; I wanted to know more about womens undes. I learned alot from this book. I did not know that most visable panty lines came ...

Secondhand Chic: Finding Fabulous Fashion at Consignment, Vintage, and Thrift Shops

25 reviews
Christa Weil

Pocket, 1999

Excellent and useful book
This is oneof the best books to read if you're interested in, or if you collect and wear, vintage clothing. From how to read the quality of materials and workmanship in a garments, to how to take care of cleaning them, the information is presented in a witty, informative, useful way. Weil has not only great information, but a way with words and the turn of a phrase, which made the book that much ...

Barbie Fashion: Vol. 1, 1959-1967 (Barbie Doll Fashion)

25 reviews
Sarah Sink Eames

Collector Books, 1990

A MUST FOR THE BARBIE DOLL COLLECTOR!!
For any serious collector of vintage Barbie doll, this book is the best resource available. I have many other books on early Barbie and her fashions, but this volume is the one that I consistently use. It is an accurate, comprehensive chronology of Barbie doll, her family and friends from 1959 through 1967. The photographs alone are worth purchasing the book. The colors are vibrant and crisp. ...

Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Making Common Garments 1200-1500

22 reviews
Sarah Thursfield

Costume & Fashion Press, 2001

The best book on pattern-drafting I've found
I love this book, and not just because it's a great primer on medieval clothing. It's also the best book on basic pattern-drafting I've found yet. You'll need a friend for pinning the block (a patient, non-grouchy friend, preferably), but the instructions are incredibly clear and simple. With almost no drafting experience, I was able to draft a very closely-fitting kirtle and cotehardie. The ...

Dressing the Man You Love: A Woman's Guide to Purchasing, Coordinating, and Caring for His Classic Wardrobe

22 reviews
Betsy Durkin Matthes

Peter's Pride Publishing, 2006

How well do you know your man?
. Beginning with the basics size & shape of your man, Betsy Durkin Matthes asks questions that are easy to answer, but very important in picking the right kind and color of clothes for your man... or men, for yourself. Chapter 1: Classifications include: the perfect (and not so perfect) man; the string-bean - or lanky; the short challenge; the larger man and his needs; ironclad men (those ...

Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters

23 reviews
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Nomad Press, 2005

Knitting in the Old Way- Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
I had a copy of this book many years ago and always regretted losing it. I'm delighted to have this updated version. Gibson-Roberts gives a good deal of basic information about traditional knitting- not line by line from instructions but from basic principles and a little preparation. There are plans for a huge variety of garments from around the world. I'd recommend it for a spinner-and-knitter ...

A Stitch in Time (Unabridged)

25 reviews
Allison Bottke

audible.com

Better than ...
I gave up cuddling on the couch with my husband one Friday evening just to spend time with this book. That's saying a lot, because my hubby's a good cuddler. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

Alpha Male Syndrome

21 reviews
Kate Ludeman, Eddie Erlandson

Harvard Business School Press, 2006

A Landmark Management Study of Alpha Male
Two management consultants have jointly written this book about alpha males who occupy some 75% senior management positions in America's business world. According to them, alpha males are indomitable, tenacious, and persevering enough to reach the apex of their career. They inspire awe and respect but could move people to fear and trembling. Despite having great career success, the downside of ...

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