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Nick Gillespie Did you know that 17th-18th century France once treated calico prints imported from India the way the US
govt treated cocaine in the 1980s? Great podcast with former @reason editor @vpostrel abt her new book The Fabric of
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3 Fashionopolis
The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes
Dana Thomas (You?) | 2019 | 4.26
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craft beer apparel gift for beer drinkers and local brewers
beer book publishing (You?) | 2020 | 4.24
100 blank wide lined white pagesPrinted on both sides Perfect size 5" x 8" inches for tote bag, desk,
backpack, school, home or workHigh quality sturdy matte coverPerfect gift for School Notebook, Notebook
For Kids, Notebook For Girls, Notebook For Boys, School Supplies, Back to school supplies, journal, taking
notes, writing, organizing, lists, journaling and brainstorming ...more
Quality characterisation of apparel entails dimensional and colour fastness properties, durability and
surface appearance of apparels along with mandatory regulation on flammability, fibre composition and
care labels. Safety issues for different accessories in children garment and safety review of typical
garments have been thoroughly covered in this book.In this second edition, a new chapter has been
introduced on characterisation of varieties of washed denim fabrics. ...more
Provides the technological concepts related to different types of finishes, selection of chemicals for different
types of fabrics and application of these finishes on to the fabrics and garments. This book also addresses
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the different denim finishes and various methods for imparting desired effect on denim garments. The
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PERFECT FOR INSPIRATIONAL GIFTS FOR GIRLS AND MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS FOR WOMEN OF ALL
AGES - PERFECT JOURNAL - NOTEBOOK TO WRITE IN FOR TEEN GIRLSGreat for Inspirational Journals
for Women to Write InGreat for Journal - Notebooks With Inspirational QuotesPerfect Size Journal -
Notebook for Girls and Women of All Ages: 8. ...more
8 Going Global
The Textile and Apparel Industry - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card
Elena E. Karpova, Grace I. Kunz, Myrna B. Garner (You?) | 2021 |
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In the world of textiles, knitted fabric is one of the most complicated to work with, but also one of the most
commonly used. This is a book for all those fashion lovers who, although fascinated by knitted fabric, have
never yet dared to venture into this field and for those advanced and professional knitters who want to
systematically round off their knowledge. It includes all the steps necessary to realize a knitted garment,
from the choice of yarn to manufacturing apparel, explaining how to use a knitting machine correctly, the
linking, cutting, sewing, and, last but not least, ironing of knitted garments. ...more
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Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design, Second Edition, reviews techniques in anthropometry, sizing
system developments, and their applications to clothing design. The book addresses the need for the
improved characterization of population size, weights and the shapes of consumers. This new edition
presents the very latest advances, and is expanded to include in-depth coverage of sizing and fit for
specific groups and applications. ...more
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15 Bare Essentials
Bras - Third Edition: Construction and Pattern Design for Lingerie
Design
Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks (You?) | 2019 | 4.14
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Create colorful masterpieces with the official guide to painting with Unicorn Spit! Unicorn Spit is a paint, gel
stain, and glaze concentrate -- all in one bottle! It creates a sparkling, 3-dimensional effect on wood, glass,
metal, fabric, pottery, wicker, concrete, laminate and more. Fans love that it's non-toxic and comes in a
variety of outrageous colors. Now, for the first time, Unicorn Spit inventor Michelle Nicole spills the secrets
about the best tips and tricks for using the paint to create all-new works of art! ...more
17 Apparel Quality
A Guide to Evaluating Sewn Products - Bundle Book + Studio Access
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Janace E. Bubonia (You?) | 2021 | 4.14
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Working with sewing factories in Vietnam requires steps like choosing your fabric, trims and accessories
which I cover in detail. I explain how to get samples made and negotiate price. I give you insider tips about
using tech packs and bonding with factory staff. I prepare you for production steps and shipping options
you will need to produce apparel in Vietnam. Get language and cultural tips about working with sewing
factories in Vietnam based on my 10+ years experience working in the Vietnam Garment Industry. ...more
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23 Apparel Costing
Andrea Kennedy, Andrea Reyes, Francesco Venezia (You?) | 2020 |
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This volume presents a collection of essays that explore the relationship between sporting clothing and
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gender. Drawing on uniform and sports apparel as a means of exploring the socio-sexual politics of the
contemporary world, the contributions analyse the historical, political-economic, socio-cultural and sport-
specific dimensions of gendered clothing in sport. ...more
The 2021 Edition up-to-date and easy-to-use directory listing brand-name labels and manufacturers in the
women's, men's, children's and accessory markets.Developed and targeted for store and catalogue buyers,
so that they can shop the apparel and accessory markets easily. Brand-name labels are listed and broken
down by all types of apparel classifications.Listings include: Contact information, types of retailers they sell
to, key company contacts, showroom locations, price points, and more.Excellent guide has no cross
referencing or legends to consult. ...more
27 African Apparel
Threaded Transformations across the 20th Century
MacKenzie Moon Ryan (You?) | 2020 | 4.13
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The Fashion technical design book is an amazing fashion journal for designers to turn their designs into
finished products.The clothing design sketchbook has space to write title, season, date, colors, style
number, selling price, size range, markers, description, draw sketches, material trimmings and labor
costs.The fashion design notebook is perfect gift for apparel manufacturers, fashion designers and fashion
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Funmi Iyanda In reply to @lisafolawiyo: Yes the time passes very quickly but every second counted with you.
Here’s that quote from School Of Life
You’ll also love @FCorner’ s book Why Fashion Matters.
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Ultimate Hiking Logbook by Nomadic Souls Gear & Apparel: Classic Cover EditionMeet the Ultimate Hiking
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Logbook & Journal for hikers from newbie to ultra-passionate; designed by the creators of the top selling
"Ultimate RV Logbook". This unique book is printed on high quality interior paper and wrapped in a
premium matte cover. Each logbook spread includes prompts and information to help you document the
adventure and an added section for extra notes. We've also included some pre-hike checklists and a list of
common hiking terms written in common terms for the novice to average hiker. ...more
The current sizing and grading standards used for fashion-production today no longer apply to the adult
body shapes of 2020. This book includes up-to-date body data for inclusive sizing of womenswear and
menswear.• This book lists the results of Human Solutions of North America’s 2018 and 2019 Size North
America (SNA) body-scanning survey, which compiled the body measurement of 18,000 human bodies.
Included inside:• Illustration and details of all body points of measure.• Grade rule charts and body
measurements for womenswear sizes 00 to 32.• Grade rule charts and body measurements for menswear
sizes 29 to 60. ...more
This hoodie design sketchbook can be used to draw your appareal design ideas using the front and back
blank hoodie templates in the book. This hoodie design book is a great for fashion designers, apparel
designers, Merch by Amazon sellers, print on demand entrepreneurs, t-shirt business, graphic designers,
kids, adults and for the loved one in your life who love creating designs for hoodies. The Book Contains:
120 hoodie templates pages with space to write notes. Matte paperback cover Size at 8.5 x 11 in / 21.59 x
27.94 cm ...more
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36 Apparel
Design, Textiles & Construction
Louise A. Liddell, Carolee S. Samuels (You?) | 2016 | 4.09
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"How to Draw Women's Wear" is a hands-on, actionable guide to fashion drawing for busy fashion
professionals who want to develop a highly productive drawing process;for fashion students who are in the
process of developing their drawing style;and for clothing designers who want to make illustration properly
interpreted by all team members. The book focuses on drawing by hand (pencil and black marker),
demonstrating methods and techniques of illustrating clothing and structural elements of design. Created
for visual learners; the book contains virtually no text, only captions. ...more
If you have ever dreamed of showing your designs on fabric, textile aficionado Kim Kight, of popular blog
True Up, is here to teach you how. Comprehensive and refreshingly straightforward, this impressive volume
features two main parts. First, the Design and Color section explains the basics with step-by-step tutorials
on creating repeating patterns both by hand and on the computer. Next, the Printing section guides you
through transferring those designs on fabric-whether it's block printing, screen printing, digital printing or
licensing to a fabric company-and how to determine the best method for you. ...more
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39 Fashion
Mary G. Wolfe (You?) | 2016 | 4.07
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41 Going Global
The Textile and Apparel Industry
Grace I. Kunz, Elena Karpova, Myrna B. Garner (You?) | 2016 |
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One of the greatest challenges for the apparel industry is to produce garments that fit customers properly.
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Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design addresses the need for improved characterization of our
populations in order to tailor garments according to size, weight, and shape of consumers. This book
reviews techniques in anthropometry, sizing system developments, and their applications to clothing
design. Part one considers a range of anthropometric methods. The text discusses the range of sizing
systems, including data mining techniques, useful for bridging the gap between ergonomists and
designers. ...more
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44 Splendid Apparel
A Handbook of Embroidered Knits
Anna Zilboorg, Alexis Xenakis (You?) | 2015 | 4.06
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48 High-Performance Apparel
Materials, Development, and Applications
John McLoughlin, Tasneem Sabir (You?) | 2017 | 4.06
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Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel takes a close look at the design and
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development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear. Implementing materials,
performance, technology, and design and marketing, the book examines this rapidly emerging textile
market and outlines future directions and growing trends. The book begins by explaining how a comfort-
driven focus has led the industry to embrace knitted fabric as a popular choice of constructional material.
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This book and STUDIO combination is designed to provide students and aspiring professionals with
realistic information about careers in the retailing and apparel merchandising industry. With its focus on
preparing students for careers in their chosen field, Careers! Professional Development for Retailing and
Apparel Merchandising will help students explore their options, develop portfolios and resumes, prepare for
job interviews, complete internships and negotiate the transition from student to professional.Introducing
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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding
record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the
century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these
invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of
original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries,
undergraduate students, and independent scholars. ...more
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Given its importance for consumer satisfaction and thus brand success, apparel fit is a major challenge for
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retailers and brands across the industry. Consequently there have been major developments in sizing
research and how it can be used in apparel design. This book reviews how these developments are
affecting clothing design for different groups of consumers.Part one identifies various aspects of body
shape, size, volume and the psychological aspects of designing apparel. ...more
Learn fashion history the paper doll way! Go undercover with this unique paper doll book that exposes the
under garments that shaped and reshaped women as the 20th century unfolded. Beginning with the
hoopskirt of the 1860s, through crinolettes, bustles and corsets, on to the bullet bra and right up to modern
lingerie. This fascinating and often amusing new book offers a peek under the fashions of the day, into the
shifting shapers of changing silhouettes. Illustrations and fashion commentary by Brenda Sneathen
Mattox. ...more
What if the most prolific and influential people in the modern t-shirt design scene got together and
discussed everything they wish they knew when they started? That's exactly what we have here. Thread's
Not Dead is the essential strategy guide to the t-shirt design business. Written by successful graphic
designer and diy entrepreneur Jeff Finley of the creative agency Go Media. Learn the secrets and strategies
employed by the industry's most successful indie apparel designers and brands. ...more
How to Start your own Clothing Line BusinessIs fashion your lifestyles? Do you like to look the latest
patterns and trends and can’t wait to feature your own special tweaks to make it your own? If you have
constantly desired to own your own enterprise and love fashion, starting your own apparel line should offer
you with the matters which you were seeking out. starting a clothing line allows you to do what you love,
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always staying on top of the brand new trends while additionally delaying your own spin on matters to the
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57 Apparel
Beverly Gatterson Barbara Stewart Beverly Kemp-Gatterson (You?) |
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Technological and societal changes in the past three decades have profoundly affected the field of retailing.
In addition to the wealth of data now available, advances in technology for designing and producing
apparel, and changing face of management in retail organizations, consumers have become more
discerning with regard to the apparel they purchase. From the creative design process to marketing
coordination, Apparel: Concepts and Practical Applications is designed to provide up-to-date information to
all those involved—or seeking to become involved—in the field of retail merchandising and
management. ...more
This student lab manual reinforces the chapter content and lecture material from Apparel Quality, but may
also be used as a standalone product in conjunction with another apparel quality textbook. With more than
30 hands-on lab activities and projects to enhance learning, the lab manual offers a greater understanding
of quality issues that arise with apparel production and end use. ...more
59 Intimate Apparel/Fabulation
Lynn Nottage (You?) | 2006 | 4
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How to Start a Clothing Brand & Produce Quality Apparel from Home
Jvion Jones (You?) | 2017 | 3.99
If you would like to start a clothing line (or just print shirts for the hell of it), Sever The Middleman and do
the work yourself from home, get some tips on branding your line, get a visual of the process with photos
and step by step illustrations, learn how you can make great designs without any experience, get inspired,
make extra income and work for yourself then I think this book is for you. ...more
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Concepts and Practical Applications
Beverly Kemp-Gatterson, Barbara L. Stewart (You?) | 2008 |
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Nancy Henke-Konopasek (You?) | 2011 | 3.96
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Designer's Guide to Fashion Apparel explores the creative process of apparel design and the development
of a collection. From budget to couture, children's to men's and women's, fashion-forward to traditional and
formal to active, the text demonstrates the proper application of design principles in creating aesthetically
pleasing apparel while emphasizing the importance of production parameters as dictated by the needs of
the target consumer. Written from an industry perspective, the book is intended to nurture the student's
interest in design while providing the thorough grounding needed for a successful career in the
business. ...more
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The Synergy of Apparel Product Development
Myrna B. Garner, Sandra Keiser (You?) | 2012 | 3.92
This practical text takes students step-by-step through the pre-production processes of apparel product
development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, line development, technical design, pricing, and sourcing. It
demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to market, when
consumers want it, and at a price they are willing to pay. Now in full color, this 3rd Edition includes a
greater focus on sustainability and business ethics, fast fashion calendars and their impact on product
development, and the effect of social media on design and distribution. ...more
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Using a broad to narrow focus, it explains the product development process, the decisions made at early
stages, and how to relate a companys business strategy to products developed. Unique in its approach, it
ties a fictional story into textbook narrative and uses an ongoing company project to engage students in
their own product development activity. Each chapter is filled with company examples, web links, activities,
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Taking a practical industry approach, this book provides fashion merchandisers with an understanding of
the mass production process of ready-to-wear apparel, and the objective evaluation of its cost and quality.
Coverage of practical issues and industry methods, along with the related vocabulary, make this book an
excellent reference guide. ...more
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