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1) The hat
Author
Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Lisa hangs her woolen clothes in the sun to air them out for winter, the hedgehog, to the amusement of the other animals, ends up wearing a stocking on his head.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Pete just can't decide which outfit to wear to school! He has so many options to choose from. Fans of Pete the Cat will enjoy Pete's creativity in choosing the coolest outfit" --from publisher's web site.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Reclaim your clothes and reduce fashion waste with illustrated instructions for mending and more Replacing buttons, darning socks, and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp closets with personal flair-hello, visible mending-and sustainability. In Wear, Repair, Repurpose, Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A Clothing & Textiles 101 overview of the elements of fabric, this curriculum-based program introduces students to the basic differences between natural and synthetic fibres, the primary types of fibers, and how their qualities - from shape and origin to size and luster - make them unique, influence clothing appearance and factor into comfort. Learn why fibre properties determine how we use particular fabrics. (Learning Seed, USA)
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
A Bolivian filmmaker and a Guaraní Indian travel together through the forests of southeastern Bolivia to make a film about the Guaraní people. The starting point is a 1911 film by Swedish explorer Erland Nordenskiöld. But today’s reality turns out to be much more intense than the nostalgia for a lost world. In Yvy Maraey, the white man (the director) and the Indian create and interpret their own characters, walking the thin line between documentary,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
No dress code inspires more debate than that of Muslim women. The film explores the challenges of four practicing Muslim women in Toronto making decisions about their personal dress codes. When they decide to start or stop wearing hijab, they interact with different members of society who have different opinions and ideas about the hijab. Capturing both deep emotions and humor, the film unveils how the hijab carries many diverse meanings and messages...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Like it or not, on the job, appearance matters! But what's the right look for YOUR workplace? Or your NEXT one? Learn about the four levels of business dress, tips on accessories and grooming, and how to build an affordable wardrobe.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A coat may seem like an ambitious sewing project, but Deborah Kreiling - the Design Development Director at Simplicity Patterns - breaks it down into simple steps that you can do at home. In this class, Deborah shows how to make a fit and flared coat by Leanne Marshall, featuring all of the bells and whistles: lining, princess seams, double collar, and toggles. This coat can be made in two lengths and in a variety of fabric weights for all seasons....
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever walked into a fabric store and felt totally overwhelmed? Benjamin Mach - Creative Director of Mood University and two-time Project Runway contestant - can help. In this comprehensive course, he takes you on a figurative walk through the aisles of Mood Fabrics in New York City, explaining the difference between fibers and fabrics, wovens and knits, and everything in between. A range of fibers are discussed here, including cotton, linen,...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Take a look at your closet with fresh eyes. Pieces that you don't wear might just need a fun makeover. Brittany J Jones - co-owner of Melanated Fabrics, sewing instructor, and brand ambassador for Husqvarna Viking - will give you the skills and confidence to alter a dress in two different ways. Starting with the Katie Dress by Mimi G Style, Brittany will teach you how to cut and hem a dress into a cute top with a new pocket. You'll also learn howto...
14) AppliquГ© Tunic
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Create a modern, two-tone tunic from jersey t-shirts, and add a graphic pop with an appliquГ© design of mixed prints. Amy shows how to make design decisions when you create your tunic, as well as how to prep and machine appliquГ© a design. This project incorporates a quilting technique into a fashion project, with Amy's fresh sensibilities.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Want to know the trick to making professional-looking hand-made clothes? It's all in the seam finishing. Cal Patch demonstrates ten different ways to finish your seams, most of which can be done using basic sewing tools and materials. She also gives an introduction to finishing seams with a serger, plus trickier techniques like mock Frrench seams and rolled hems. Seam finishing really is a magical skill, extending the life of your hand-made clothing...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The drama of this jacket belies the ease in assembly. Designer and sewist Chelsea from Friday Pattern Company walks you through sewing the Cambria Duster, a shin-length, long-sleeved piece of outerwear featuring an oversized shawl collar and high side slits. The jacket closes with oversized waist ties and you'll cover your seams with bias tape, lending a tailored effect. Work in a lightweight linen for spring and summer-wear or a heavier denim or...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Dyeing fabric with ice is like watching magic happen before your eyes. Lesley Ware, a maker and author of three books on sewing and fashion, takes you step-by-step through the fun and fascinating process of transforming a plain white T-shirt with dye. All you need are ice cubes and powdered dye to add a burst of color to your wardrobe and create interest with dynamic patterns.
18) Fabrics 101
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this informative class, Liesl of Oliver + S takes you to her favorite fabric store in New York City and shares helpful tips on how to navigate fabric shops. There is a lot to consider when selecting fabric, from understanding the difference between woven and knit fabrics to grasping the fundamentals of drape. Liesl demystifies the basics, and then goes on to discuss the unique qualities of the most popular fibers available: silk, cotton, and wool....
19) Sewing a T-Shirt
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learning how to sew a t-shirt will expand both your wardrobe and your sewing skills. Cal teaches you know to sew with knits, covering how to chose different fabrics and test out stretchy seams on a home sewing machine - no serger required. This is a great first project for working with knits so you will confidently learn how to find the grainline, sew a neck band and hem with the appropriate kind of stretchy stitches.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Make a perfect pair of basic pants customized to your own measurements. Cal Patch brings decades of garment-industry experience to the home sewer, taking tricky concepts and breaking them down into simple steps. Learn how to take your own measurements, draft your pattern, and sew up a pair of elastic-waist pants, complete with essential pockets. Cal recommends sewing them up in a medium-weight woven fabric but further customization is up to you: stitch...
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