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Literally meaning "The tailor re-tailored," "Sartor Resartus" is Thomas Carlyle's 1836 novel which was first serialized in "Fraser's Magazine" in 1833-1834. The novel poses as a review for the work "Clothes, Their Origin and Influence" by the fictional philosopher Diogenes Teufelsdrockh, Professor of "Things in General" at Weissnichtwo University. Intended by Carlyle as a new kind of book, "Sartor Resartus" is at once a work of fiction and social...
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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)
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"This is a comprehensive how-to book about altering commercial patterns to customize the fit to one's own body before cutting out fabric and sewing the garment. Poor fit is the number one reason many sewers get discouraged with garment sewing. Author Sarah Veblen guides the reader through the steps of sewing a muslin test garment, fine-tuning the fit by pinning the garment to mold perfectly to the wearer's body, marking the adjustments, and then transferring...
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'Sustainable wardrobe' breaks down the issues of fast fashion with insight from industry insiders. From repurposing the clothes in your collection and shopping secondhand, to better maintenance so that your clothes last longer, fashion journalist Sophie Benson explains how you can take action through your fashion.
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"Transform pre-loved clothes and forgotten fabrics into stylish new garments. Let the founder of The Refashioners movement and sewing designer Portia Lawrie show you how to created sustainable fashion that doesn't cost the planet. Beginning with advice on how to source and 'harvest' existing clothes, Portia then makes 11 inspirational garments - from tees and shirts to shorts and a coat - all clearly shown step by step. With her friendly style and...
10) The hat
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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.
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