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Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear Book Description Though ostensibly a how-to manual on wedding gown construction, this magnificent book teaches all about advanced dressmaking skills, and its principles can be applied to creating many other types of haute-couture-style gowns. The very thorough text details all aspects of fabrics and construction: the unique characteristics of each type of fashion fabric, including extensive information on manipulating lace; preparing the muslin mockup (a necessary first step to ensure a perfect fit); adjusting the bodice, sleeves, and skirt and joining them all together; adding ornamentation; and handling bustles and trains. The final chapter presents all the specifics of making four gowns of different styles. The novice and even the advanced sewer will learn much here, and perhaps best of all, pattern-drafting experience is not required--the author works her transformations on purchased patterns. If you're ambitious enough to make your own wedding gown, this book is absolutely essential, but even if you're hiring someone else to custom-make your gown, you'll find this an invaluable guide. And anyone pursuing a dressmaking career should have this important reference work on the shelf. |
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The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns Book Description What's the real difference between an $800 gown and an $8000 gown? Is Dupioni better than Duchesse? When do you need a crinoline, and what is a crumb catcher? From the creator of the #1 online wedding resource, The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns provides the answers to these questions and thousands more. The perfect gift for a bride-to-be, this lavishly illustrated book--more than 250 color photographs and illustrations--tells her everything she needs to know about the single most expensive and important piece of clothing she will ever own. The only fully comprehensive book on the subject, The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns dissects the construction of the dress; profiles the numerous styles; defines and illustrates hundreds of varieties of fabrics, laces, embellishments, and accessories; and provides straightforward counsel on which cuts work best with which fabrics, and what styles look best on which body types. In addition, informative sections explain how and where to search for a dress, how to pull everything together to achieve the perfect look, and how to care for the masterpiece when the wedding is over. Fascinating bits of history throughout unveil the traditions and significance of this most important piece of clothing. For that all-important decision of a lifetime, The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns is the ultimate book on the ultimate dress. |
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Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown Book Description Women start dreaming about their wedding dresses before they're even old enough to start dating. Still, when the moment finally arrives, every bride faces the same dilemma: where to begin when it comes to buying the most important dress of her life. Bridal Guide comes to the rescue with this essential how to book that covers every aspect of choosing, buying, fitting, wearing, and storing a wedding dress. From shopping on a budget to working with a seamstress on an original pattern, to figuring out which styles will be the most flattering while sorting through thousands of dresses on the racks, every detail is considered. The book is filled with worksheets for keeping track of designers, styles, and prices, and includes advice on dresses for bridesmaids and groomsmen attire. With tips for cleaning, storage, and reuse, as well as a guide to accessories-including veils, shoes, handbags, and lingerie-this is the ultimate guide to help every bride make that special day picture perfect. |
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The Wedding Gown Book: How to Find the Gown That Perfectly Fits Your Body, Personality, Style, and Budget Book Description A wedding gown is the most important wardrobe choice a woman makes, but when the time comes to sort through all that tulle and stain, most women panic. How do you find a gown that suits your dreams and your budget? The Wedding Gown Book offers insider tips from bridal salon owners and image experts on the entire wedding gown process. Brides will learn how to tastefully bend the rules with a unique gown color or style, how to find a gown that flatters her personality and body type, and how to choose a beautiful, formal gown without sacrificing comfort. Elizabeth Shimer also offers creative ideas for theme-inspired looks based on a favorite movie, book, or time period and advice on how to dress your bridesmaids can dress elegantly and comfortably in gowns they will actually like and can afford. |
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Traditional Gowns Book Description Even the most modern bride finds these graceful, classic gowns irresistible. Laid out before you is every type of silhouette from A-line to ballerina to empire; necklines (including high, jewel, off the shoulder, and the appropriately named sweetheart); and sleeve. Enticing fabrics range from silk and satin to chiffon, organdy, and lace. Of course, there are many traditional embellishments and trains, too—and tips on shopping and restoring an heirloom dress to perfection. |
