The Well-Dressed Dog


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The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch. Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The included patterns can be adjusted to suit dogs of every size and shape, making it easy to dress a Greyhound or a Pug in the same style. Simple instructions for measuring your pup and options to create pieces in fabrics that work for your pet and climate make this a complete resource. Be practical with a protective rain cape, whimsical with a dress and tulle skirt, or make your dog a Hawaiian shirt for backyard parties. This book has something for every dog who likes to be dressed, including a few fun accessories for dogs who like a little embellishment. Projects include: Long and short-sleeved sweaters T-shirts Tank tops (hooded and sailor style) Easy-on-and-off shirts Outerwear like a vest, rain cape, quilted coat or pea coat Dresses that are both warm and stylish Capes, bowties and collars, for fun And more--26 in all! Templates are included, and fully-illustrated lessons take you through the basics of sewing for four-legged friends.




Sew Your Own Pet Pillows


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Pillows are one of the easiest items to sew, and one of the most affordable ways to add a splash of color and personality to a room. With twelve cute and cuddly animal pillows to make, and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, seamstresses of all skill levels will enjoy making them. It is so easy to create these adorable pet pillows - all that's needed is a sewing machine, some inexpensive fabric, and a few basic sewing tools. The hardest part will be deciding which pillow to make first!




Dogwear


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Like having a specialty boutique in book form, this complete collection of affordable sewing projects offers stylish, useful items to suit the vast variety of dog shapes and sizes. From trendy vests and jackets to practical collars, leads, and harnesses, this assortment of canine attire is easy-to-make and ready-to-wear. A pull-out pattern chart helps guide the way, and additional projects—such as sporty travel bowls and backpacks, cozy bed linings, and booties—ensure that pet dogs are chic, comfortable, and well-equipped to enjoy each day’s adventures alongside their owners.




American Dress Pattern Catalogs, 1873-1909


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Over 3,500 rare illustrations depict everything from bicycle suits to evening wear. Invaluable reference; rich royalty-free source for designers, illustrators. Co-published with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.




Bow Wow WOW!


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"Halloween is a great time to turn Fido and Polly into adorable witches, vampires, and biker babes. But these costumes are so special you'll also find many other occasions for dressing up your best friend"--Page 4 of cover.




The Whole Dog Catalog


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A "Whole Earth Catalog" for dogs! Packed with product photos and fascinating true dog tales, here's a catalog of everything imaginable for dogs and dog lovers. Each product listing includes a colorful description, an appealing photograph of the item, and detailed pricing and ordering information. 650 illustrations.







Rose Tree Family


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The Pattern Companion


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This is for the seamstress who knows her way around a needle and thread, but wants more great projects and new techniques to add to her repertory. Anyone with some experience will find something to delight, instruct, challenge, and inspire--whether it's surmounting a frustrating fitting problem, finding the perfect present, or discovering an ingenious way to make use of vintage linens. Four information-rich sections feature fabulous accessories, eye-catching wome's clothing, handsome children's wear, and baby gifts and toys, while the introduction covers everything from tools to measurement charts. Sew an Asian-style eyeglass case, monogrammed memory album, jointed teddy bear, doll's clothes, bibs and burp cloths, a girl's floral dress, chenille jacket, and many other lovely things.




A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion in the Modern Age


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Over the last century there has been a complete transformation of the fashion system. The unitary top-down fashion cycle has been replaced by the pulsations of multiple and simultaneous styles, while the speed of global production and circulation has become ever faster and more complex. Running in tandem, the development of artificial fibres has revolutionized the composition of clothing, and the increased focus on youth, sexuality, and the body has radically changed its design. From the 1920s flapper dress to debates over the burkini, fashion has continued to be deeply involved in society's larger issues. Drawing on a wealth of visual, textual and object sources and illustrated with 100 images, A Cultural History of Dress and Fashion in the Modern Age presents essays on textiles, production and distribution, the body, belief, gender and sexuality, status, ethnicity, and visual and literary representations to illustrate the diversity and cultural significance of dress and fashion in the period.