Customized Foams is the only manual on the deconstruction and reconstruction process of foams. Easy to read step by step with 17 instructional videos that cover Advanced Pattern Drafting , Liner Construction , Hand Sewing Methods to Reverse Oxidation this book has it all. A valuable addition to any sneaker enthusiasts library. Order and increase your aftermarket profits as well as increase your understanding of drafting shoe patterns.

Break's the silence and reveals the secrets to manufacturing custom sneakers.This book is the first of its kind and it's impact will change forever how custom sneakers are made. The book explains in depth , the procedures , the tools , the type of exotic leathers to use. And with F****ree Access to Nine Step by Step Instructional Videos (members area) you'll find learning the material fast and easy. You cant help but appreciate the content of this full guide. Order and ma...

In this easy to understand guide, bestselling author Edie Eckman shares 150 beautiful decorative crochet borders that will put the finishing touch on any project.A crochet border is the perfect finishing touch on the edges of any fiber project, but creating one often means shaping the edging around an unforgiving 90-degree angle. It’s no easy task, but Edie Eckman guides you through it with style and poise.This collection includes 150 vibrant crochet frames...

FINALIST - Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction (2012)FINALIST - Governor General's Literary Award - Non-Fiction (2012)FINALIST - BC Book Prize's Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize (2012)A son’s decision to alter his father’s last surviving suit for himself is the launching point for this powerful book – part personal memoir, part social history of the man’s suit – about fathers and sons, love and forgiveness, and learning what it means to be a man.For ye...

The most comprehensive, user-friendly upholstery book on the market just got better!Over its lifetime, SINGER Upholstery Basics has sold nearly 150,000 copies. Now, with five new projects and an entirely fresh presentation, SINGER Upholstery Basics Plus is truly the best book for beginners and seasoned upholstery buffs alike. All the basic upholstery techniques are taught. Projects include all styles of chairs or couches, stools, different styles of ottomans, a be...

If you’ve ever watched Project Runway and wished you were a contestant, or you’re simply ready to take your sewing to a new level, Design-It-Yourself Clothes teaches you the fundamentals of modern patternmaking so that you, too, can create your own inspired clothing.Until now, the aspiring DIY fashionista has been hard-pressed to find self-teaching tools other than dry textbooks or books with outdated looks. Finally, in Design-It-Yourself Clot...

Loved it on the runway? Seen it in a magazine?Find fashion you love and do it yourself! With a few simple supplies and a range of clever ideas, DIY expert Jenni Radosevich shows you how to make style your own. Transform your basics into designer fashions. Turn hardware store finds into statement necklaces or embellishments for a chic dress. Recreate red carpet-ready looks and add your personal touch.Filled with 30 step-by-step projects inspired by celebrities, designer runw...

Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe.Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. Author Sato Watanabe has published many books that are favorites among Japanese sewing fans. In this book, she shows you how to make truly profe...

This eBook shows you how to take body measurement. Theses measurement can be used in drafting and designing of clothes. The proper body measurement is the first step to having an excellent fit in the clothes you make.Taking body measurement would take you less than half an hour. So why not buddy up with a friend over a cup of tea and take each other’s body measurement. When you need to make an outfit, you already have all the measurements you need.

35 projects to turn your favorite fabric scraps into well-loved treasuresSewing with scraps is an economical way to make the most of your designer fabrics-as well as a fun way to use up a stash of your favorite leftovers for smaller projects. Michael Miller fabric designer Sandi Henderson holds to the adage "waste not, want not" to deliver a collection of innovative sewing projects that lets you make the most of bits and pieces of your beloved fabrics.From ...

A whole wardrobe in a book.Imagine a pattern. A pattern for a simple skirt. Let’s call it “The Skirt.” Now, imagine that this pattern is magic—it not only yields one stylish skirt, but in fact can be used to make six stylish skirts. By following different markers on the pattern, “The Skirt” can be: 1) an A-line skirt; 2) a maxi skirt; 3) a flirty pleated hem skirt; 4) a smart-looking pencil-wrap skirt; 5) a flared bias skirt; 6) a ruffled mini.But ...

GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY!Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination—and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins—you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you’ll dis...