A Stitch In Time : Vintage knitting and crochet patterns 1920-1949, Vol. 1

by Jane Waller and Susan Crawford
Published by Arbour House Publishing Ltd
ISBN No: 978-0-9556206-2-1

This re-publication of the 1972 classic "A Stitch In Time" by Jane Waller, is a collection of original knitting and crochet patterns from the 1920s through the 1940s, with an overview of the style of each decade and its social context.

Now photographed in full colour, with multi-sized patterns and knitted in contemporary yarns, these beautiful vintage designs are once again available, and accessible to us all.

This 356 page book contains 60 designs, each showing both the original pattern and the new version.

Beautifully photographed and styled this new volume enhances and expands on the original whilst retaining all of its retro charm.

You can now see many of the designs from the book here

This book is inspirational not just to the knitter but also to the designer, collector, fashion student, dress historian, stylist and anyone in love with yesteryear.

Postage and packing is charged at only £3.00 to anywhere in the world. Additional books despatched free of charge.

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Purchase the book before 25th December 2009 and receive a free Stitch In Time A6 Note book. (Only while stocks last)

Going Straight

by Woolly Wormhead
Published by Arbour House Publishing Ltd
ISBN No: 9780955620690

A New Generation of Knitted Hats

A knitting Hat book with a difference! 24 contemporary designs using the sideways construction method. Knitted on straight needles using short rows for shaping and provisional cast-on & kitchener stitch for a professional, seam free finish.

Each Hat pattern is sized with 3 adult sizes, S (18/19”), M (20/21”) and L (22/23”). All patterns are provided in both written and charted format.
Full colour, detailed tutorials are included, of which 8 are for kitchener stitch. This book is aimed at intermediate level knitters and a reasonable level of knitting skill is required. In these patterns, row gauge rather than stitch gauge is the important factor.

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Wee Woolly Toppers

By Woolly Wormhead
Publishing by Arbour House Publishing
ISBN No: 9780955620683

Full colour A4 booklet, designed with the budget knitter, the charity knitter and the novice knitter in mind, this collection consists of 10 quick and cute designs, that are guaranteed to please any parent!

This budget collection contains no tutorials, and all patterns are provided in written format only, using common & beginner to intermediate techniques.

Hats are available in 4 sizes:-12 (14, 16, 18) inches, 30.5 (35.5, 41, 46) cm

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Fashion Accessories

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789054960584
392 pages
softcover

FASHION ACCESSORIES is a pictorial history of body and dress adornments from all over the world, from Ancient Egyptian crowns to Art Deco brooches. The 392-page book is crammed with over 1000 images providing a top-to-toe journey of men's and women's accessories, including bags, shawls, hats and jewellery. Special attention has been paid to rare and unusual items.

Figure Drawing For Fashion Design

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789054960805
216 pages
softcover

Ideal for both students and enthusiasts, FIGURE DRAWING FOR FASHION DESIGN offers a concise, topic by topic guide to creating the perfect fashion plate.

In a series of detailed pictures and step-by-step instructions, the book guides the reader towards complete mastery of the rules of realistic and anatomically-correct figure drawing, making it an ideal gift for anyone who enjoys drawing the human body.

For the more fashion-conscious reader the book also demonstrates the illustration of various materials and styles, focusing on the way in which stylization and exaggeration add individuality and verve to a plate.

Fashion Design 1800-1940

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789054960867
408 pages
softcover

This extraordinarily beautiful book would make an ideal gift for any lover of fashion.

It contains over 400 pages of inspirational contemporary illustrations of both standard day-to-day wear, and formal costumes from 140 years of fashion design, covering clothing for men, women, children, and even animals!

The pictures have been carefully selected and reproduced in high-quality print, to reflect and celebrate predominate fashions.

A concise yet detailed introduction, and an informative index make this an essential reference for any fashion historian or student.

Wrap & Drape Fashion - History, Design & Drawing

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789054961253
232 pages
softcover

What pareos, sarongs, saris, shawls, capes and bandanas all have in common is that they consist of one piece of fabric. However, they differ enormously in size and shape and how they are wrapped, draped and secured.

Linking the roots of one-piece clothing with modern fashion design, WRAP AND DRAPE FASHION offers a comprehensive overview of the historical and cultural particulars of unstitched garments.

Furthermore, this book contains practical instruction on creating new prints, and many unique examples of how to cut fabric to create exciting, fashionable one-piece apparel. This is accompanied by original cut designs, complete with measurements and fabric recommendations.

With more than 400 excellent, professional drawings, including many step-by-step examples how to sketch the figure.

As a source of inspiration and instruction, this book is an essential tool for fashion enthusiasts, students and professionals.

Fashion Prints - how to design and draw

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789054961406
160 pages
softcover + CD

FASHION PRINTS is a concise step-by-step guide to designing symmetrical and repeating patterns for fashion design. It illustrates a selection of techniques that can be applied in almost limitless combinations.

Initially, the book guides readers through examples of how to work with simple and complex elements, combining these to create patterns, using layering and colours to make spin-off patterns and designs.

The remaining chapters each make use of an individual style and colour palette to illustrate these earlier instructions in an innovative and exciting style.

More than 1000 of the design elements used in the book are provided as vector EPS files on the accompanying CD-ROM.

FASHION PRINTS is an ideal book for anyone who is interested in fashion, either at an experimental beginners stage, or for those with more experience in design.

Floral Patterns

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057680052
120 pages
softcover + CD

Throughout design history, floral themes have been inspirational to many designers, leading to their appearance in fashion, advertising and many other forms of decoration.

FLORAL DESIGNS provides over 100 stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or for inspiration.

All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design.

The pictures can also be used to produce postcards, or to decorate your letters, flyers, etc., making this an ideal gift for anyone interested in crafting.

Indian Textile Prints

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057680090
144 pages
softcover + CD

An essential book for anyone interested in Indian design and themes.

The book contains over 100 high-quality images, proving inspiring both artistically and for a reader's own future projects.

Included with the book is a free CD-ROM, allowing readers to access and use these designs in their own work, whether for business or hobbies.

Ideal for crafters and designers of all ages and abilities, this book is not to be missed!

Weaving Patterns

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057680304
128 pages
softcover + CD

This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in weaving or the patterns created in the weaving process.

Containing over 100 pages of stunning illustrations in both black and white and colour formats, the book is a beautiful resource for all.

In addition, the book includes a CD-ROM containing all the patterns for the reader's own use; an invaluable resource for those with an interest in creating their own designs.

Embroidery

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057680380
128 pages
softcover + CD

A stunning collection of embroidery designs, this book would be an invaluable asset to any crafter's bookshelves.

The book contains over 100 reproductions of embroidery art and design, including a selection of beautiful lettering styles.

Providing incredible value for money, the book includes a free CD-ROM, allowing access to all the designs, which can then be easily used in a huge variety of the reader's own work, from scrapbooking and card making, to clothes design.

IKAT

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057680588
128 pages
softcover + CD

A fascinating and unusual collection of patterns with their roots in Indonesian, Malaysian and Indian design.

Ikat (from the Indonesian/Melay mengikat ; 'to tie up') is a very elaborate way of decorating cotton and silk textiles by resist-dyeing the yarns before weaving. Designs are reserved by tying the yarns in such a way that the untied sections will absorb dye when immersed in a colour bath.

This extraordinary method of production creates orginal and beautiful designs, which are reproduced in magnificent high-quality coloured print in the book, which comes with a free CD-ROM for the reader's own use of stunning Ikat designs.

A very reasonably priced and high-quality book, this would be an ideal addition to any collection.

Textile Motifs of India

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057680755
112 pages
softcover + CD

This is a fascinating collection of intricate designs found in Indian textiles, reproduced in over 100 pages of beautiful colour.

The book contains examples both of repeating patterns and individually-highlighted motifs, all of which have been replicated and digitised on a CD-ROM which is included within the pack. This gives the reader freedom to use the designs within their own work, meaning that the book can both inspire and facilitate creativity.

Proving both a beautiful book in its own right, and a useful resource for those actively involved in design, this is a wonderful asset for anyone with an interest in Indian inspiration.

Kimono Patterns

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057681004
128 pages
softcover + CD

Kimonos have been the ubiquitous garment for Japanese men and women for many centuries. Throughout history, Japanese designers have devoted themselves to kimono design, leading to a vast array of design motifs and patterns.

This book offers a wide variety of high-quality prints, representing the very best examples of kimono patterns, using a number of traditional techniques. Drawing on many different eras, the collection proves an insprational resource for people of all backgrounds.

The pack also comes with a free CD-ROM, allowing the reader to use the designs to enhance their own creative projects.

Fabric - Textures & Patterns

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057681127
352 pages
softcover + CD

FABRIC: TEXTURES AND PATTERNS is a collection of more than 200 textile weaves and patterns, reproduced digitally and provided on the enclosed CD-ROM. The reader is taken on a visual extravaganza through a plethora of fabrics and illustrations of their use.

Many of the images have been enhanced to bring out the texture of the febric for optimal visual reproduction in fashion drawings. The patterns are also ideal as backgrounds or decorations for postcards, letters, scrapbooks and web pages, all of which can be easily achieved using the CD-ROM.

This book is a perfect addition to the bookshelves of anyone who has an interest in fashion, from students of fashion design to those who design as a hobby.

Tapestry

Published by The Pepin Press
ISBN: 9789057681134
112 pages
softcover + CD

This is a beautifully constructed collection of over 100 high-quality images of tapestry, showing examples of designs from Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Europe.

These original designs have been enhanced and digitised, thrusting them in to the moden world using the free CD-ROM enclosed within the pack. This technology allows twenty first-century readers to take the inspirational pictures in the book, to use them in their own creative endeavours.