Couture Bridalwear

Couture Bridalwear
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Publisher : Potomac Books
Total Pages : 160
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822028612125
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Couture Bridalwear by : Margot Arendse

-- A comprehensive guide to creating couture bridalwear, including dresses, trains, veils, head dresses, and the use of decorative techniques-- Includes step-by-step diagrams and comprehensive instructions, and illustrated with sketches of the completed design-- Areas of interest include Introduction to Design: Revision of Basic Pattern Cutting Skills; Choosing a Style; Designing and Cutting Necklines; Trimmings; and Beading-- 170 b/w line illustrations

Bridal Couture

Bridal Couture
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Publisher : Krause Publications
Total Pages : 164
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0801987571
ISBN-13 : 9780801987571
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Bridal Couture by : Susan Khalje

Create a fantasy! Susan Khalje guides readers through the principles and techniques of designing, constructing, and embellishing wedding gowns and evening wear. Ideal for the bride-to-be or seamstress. Learn how to choose the right fabric, work with lace, and problem solve tricky construction issues.

Couture Wedding Gowns

Couture Wedding Gowns
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Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1419713884
ISBN-13 : 9781419713880
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Couture Wedding Gowns by : Marie Bariller

From hand drawn sketches to stylised photographs at fashion shows, from backstage shots to close ups of accessories and details of the fabrics, the book contains an ample and varied selection of illustrations from renowned designers.

Bridal Gowns

Bridal Gowns
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Publisher : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0935278516
ISBN-13 : 9780935278514
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Bridal Gowns by : Susan E. Andriks

Presents designs, patterns, techniques, and instructions for sewing a variety of bridal gowns and veils suitable for individual body types.

Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier
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Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages : 306
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780847870943
ISBN-13 : 0847870944
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Monique Lhuillier by : Monique Lhuillier

This ultra-stylish debut book celebrates the eternally feminine, whimsical, and divinely chic red-carpet dresses and bridal gowns created by one of fashion’s foremost designers. Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Monique Lhuillier started by designing exquisite bridal wear in 1996 in Los Angeles. With collections that are sophisticated and feminine and appeal to modern women, Lhuillier expanded to include ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, accessories, and fragrances. Her distinct aesthetic is inspired by her mother’s graceful style combined with Lhuillier’s trademark refined touch of romance—adding a splash of glamour and a playful fairy-tale element to each design. From dazzling red-carpet cocktail dresses and alluring eveningwear to her showstopping bridal gowns, every beautiful piece is created with the finest fabrics and unparalleled craftsmanship. This debut volume captures the joy, chic opulence, and modern femininity of the Monique Lhuillier brand. The designer takes us through page after page of gorgeous celebration gowns and ready-to-wear pieces: sequin-embellished tulle frocks, elegant long-sleeved sheath gowns with front slits, and luxurious couture wedding dresses with flutter sleeves—all embodying Lhuillier’s inventive romanticism with a modern tilt. Loyal celebrity fans include Emma Stone, Halle Berry, Blake Lively, Gwyneth Paltrow, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Regina King, Jessica Alba, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, among others. Replete with eye-catching color photographs of Lhuillier’s dreamy designs, this elegant book will appeal to lovers of fashion and style, as well as future brides-to-be looking for inspiration.

The Wedding Dress

The Wedding Dress
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1861089104
ISBN-13 : 9781861089106
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis The Wedding Dress by : Becky Drinan

This book is the one. The Wedding Dress: How to Make the Perfect One for You offers many indispensable tips - Advice on dresses to flatter every body shape All the information you will need on equipment Fabrics: selection and types Sewing techniques How to work from patterns How to alter patterns Say "Yes" to the dressmaker. Professional dressmaker Becky Drinan guides you through the entire process of making your own made-to-measure wedding dress Picture Perfect. 500 stunning, colorful and enlightening photographs and 45 illustrations will help you create the perfect gown. In addition to the three beautiful and elegant gown patterns, you will learn to sew: a lace bolero three veil styles Presenting 3 gorgeous gowns. These gowns embody the key styles featured in a number of the designs throughout the book. You can get to work right away: Three pull-out pattern sheets are enclosed in a clever pocket at the back of the book.

Cutting and Draping Party and Eveningwear

Cutting and Draping Party and Eveningwear
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Publisher : Batsford Books
Total Pages : 182
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781849944151
ISBN-13 : 1849944156
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Cutting and Draping Party and Eveningwear by : Dawn Cloake

This is the complete guide to pattern cutting for special occasion clothes: party dresses and eveningwear. With step-by-step instructions and clear, informative diagrams, Dawn Cloake shows how to develop the basic design blocks to create a wide range of designs, encouraging you to 'mix and match' elements to create your own unique garments. Special features include tips on combining pattern cutting with modelling techniques and advice on using stretch fabrics. Design elements include: sleeveless bodices, backless bodices, wrapover bodices, ruched bodices, flare skirts, full skirts, set-in sleeves, yoked trousers, jersey dresses, Empire line dresses, low necklines, wide necklines, draped bodices, close-fit skirts, godets, close-fitting sleeves, short sleeves, tapered trousers, bias-cut dresses, strapless dresses, hipsters, plunge necklines, asymmetrical bodices, strapless bodices, draped necklines, fishtail skirts, separate sleeves, jackets, high-waisted trousers, panelled dresses, backless dresses and waistbands.

Vogue Weddings

Vogue Weddings
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Publisher : Knopf
Total Pages : 386
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780307957061
ISBN-13 : 0307957063
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Vogue Weddings by : Hamish Bowles

An exquisite collection of nearly 400 iconic, inspirational wedding photographs of royalty, models, artists, actors, musicians and designers who have appeared in Vogue through the magazine’s 120 year history. Showcasing the work of legendary photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Patrick Demarchelier, Jonathan Becker, Norma Jean Roy, Mario Testino, Irving Penn, Arthur Elgort, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, and Annie Leibovitz, Vogue Weddings will transport you to a myriad of romantic settings around the world, from storied castles, palaces, and cathedrals, to weddings by the sea or in the countryside. Here are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in London; Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars in Italy; Kate Moss and Jamie Hince in the Cotswolds; Lauren Bush and David Lauren at the RRL Ranch in Colorado; Marina Rust and Ian Connor in Maine; Lauren Davis and Andrés Santo Domingo in Cartagena, Colombia as well as such iconic photos as Bianca and Mick Jagger in the car after their wedding in St. Tropez. A chapter on models’ weddings includes portraits of Natalia Vodianova, Coco Rocha, Maggie Rizer, Stella Tennant, Lara Stone and Cindy Crawford among others in their own wedding dress choices. Vogue Weddings also features behind-the-scenes details from Hamish Bowles; personal wedding stories from Mario Testino, Plum Sykes, Marina Rust and Sarah Mower; and fashion portfolios created by the magazine’s editors of bridal photo shoots, many including couture.

Sewing for Special Occasions

Sewing for Special Occasions
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Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0865732876
ISBN-13 : 9780865732872
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Sewing for Special Occasions by : Cy DeCosse Incorporated

Learn how to make a beautiful dress suited for any special occasion. From selecting the perfect fabrics to adding the final applique of beaded lace, readers can plan and sew a bridal gown and other formal wear.

Say Yes to What’s Next

Say Yes to What’s Next
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Total Pages : 240
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780785234142
ISBN-13 : 0785234144
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Say Yes to What’s Next by : Lori Allen

Women today are facing so much uncertainty—about life and the future. The need to pivot is stronger than ever, but many of us feel powerless to change or simply don’t know how to take that essential first step. For Lori Allen, business owner, breast cancer survivor, and star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, these vital life lessons are the inspiration for her new book. Say Yes to What’s Next is more than just a guide for our best tomorrows, it’s the beginning of a life-makeover movement for women of all ages. Lori Allen’s advice stems from the ups and downs of her personal life: from building one of the biggest and busiest bridal megasalons in the country to navigating her position in the sandwich generation and caring for a husband battling cancer during her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Lori shares her life experiences with confidence, wisdom, and her signature humor to model how today’s women—especially those of us approaching age fifty and beyond—can live out the coming years as the best of our lives. Whether you’re feeling invisible, ignored, or like your voice doesn’t matter, or you’re simply uncertain about what’s next, Lori offers advice on what to do, what not do, and how to see your way through the unexpected. In Say Yes to What’s Next, Lori addresses crucial issues, such as how to pivot, embrace the unexpected, and live out your passion how to practice essential self-care that enriches your mind, body, and spirit how to make space for yourself and your priorities while still being a caring partner, parent, and friend how to maintain a close circle of girlfriends at every age and stage of life how to take charge of your money and attain financial freedom and security Say Yes to What’s Next is a life makeover and therapy session all in one, as Lori helps women from all walks of life shape their futures with confidence, style, and sass. This is your opportunity to get real with yourself, to give yourself the truest form of self-care by putting yourself first. Discover your potential by saying yes to what’s next.