A student of Classical Literature at the Sorbonne, Séverine isneither beautiful, ugly, brilliant, nor mediocre. The young woman lives a banalexistence, without brilliance but without drama, alongside a companion who paysher less attention than a television series or video game. Afterbabysitting, she is given a silk blouse that will mysteriously change her life.From that day forward, men give her a different look, loaded with desire. Doesthe garment have a magic power? Séverine doesn't know, but she finds thatit gives her confidence. And it allows her to take destiny into her own hands... With the grace and the sensuality which he has in particular alreadydemonstrated in "A Sister", Bastien Vivès draws a new female portraitcompletely adult and contemporary in "The Blouse".

Japanese craft books are loved the world over for their beautiful and practical design, unique aesthetic, and their clear, meticulous and educational instruction. Translated into English for the first time, Stylish Dress Book contains 26 projects for beautiful dresses and blouses. Elegant and loose-fitting, the pieces in this book are designed to be worn in any season and are suitable for women of all ages. The easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by detailed diagrams and gorgeous full-colour photographs. The full-sized pattern sheets have been adapted for Western sizing and run from AU 6 - 16. IMPORTANT CORRECTION: Correction: The sleeve pattern piece for Dress Y, pictured p. 34, How to Make p. 82, is missing from the pattern sheet. Clik the link in the left side navigation pane to download the Y Sleeve pattern piece.

Gina Barreca is back and she's telling women to lean in, be loud and be funny!

Sheets of patterns are in an envelope inside the front cover, each sheet is doubled sided.

The mid-20th century was an amazing time for American women's fashion! Following the war, women started looking to American designers rather than French couture houses for inspiration and to demand clothing they could move in, even play in. In this follow-up to Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing, Gretchen "Gertie" Hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie the Riveter made famous--think wide-legged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, shorts, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses. In Part I, Hirsch introduces key techniques for sportswear construction--from working with knit fabrics to the intricacies of pant-making--and in Part II, she showcases a 30-plus-piece vintage-inspired casual wardrobe.

Features step-by-step instructions for all aspects of making men's and women's shirts, covering the shirtmaker's tools, material, basic patterns, fitting, collars and cuffs, pockets, sewing techniques, and variations of the basic shirt