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Books on Gowns
Bridal Couture : Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear
Susan Khalje
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...
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Bridal Gown Guide : Discover the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You Can Afford
Denise Fields, Alan Fields
In one of the few books dedicated exclusively to finding good deals on wedding gowns, authors Denise and Alan Fields include: reviews and ratings for the 75 biggest bridal designers; complete descriptions for all new gowns by these designers, including suggested retail price and style number; information on when and where the gown was advertised; and...
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Sewing for Special Occasions : Bridal, Prom & Evening Dresses (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Learn how to make a beautiful dress suited for any special occasion. From selecting the perfect fabrics to adding the final applique of beaded lace, readers can plan and sew a bridal gown and other formal wear.
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The Wedding Dress
Maria McBride-Mellinger
"Silk,tulle, satin and lace-mere yards of fabric to some, but to every bride are at the heart of a romantic dream -- her wedding dress." So begins Maria McBride-Mellinger's paean to the wedding dress, illustrated celebration of this most glorious of dresses. A contributing editor at Bride's & Your New Home magazine, the author brings to this gorgeous volume an appreciation not only of style and fashion history, but also of the...
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Sew a Beautiful Wedding
Gail Brown, Karen Dillon (Contributor)
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Always a Bridesmaid : 89 Ways to Recycle That Bridesmaid Dress
Rebecca Whitlinger
The author, Rebecca Whitlinger, writes, "If you can't wear it anywhere, wear it everywhere! If these pictorial adventures help just one person go to her closet and give a forgotten, unloved garment the light of day, then my job is done! I live for the moment when while grocery shopping or performing some other mundane task, I see a woman clad in a long gown complete with butt bow and bustle. You go, girl! As a former fashion writer, I never thought I would one day make a..."
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How To Alter A Bridal Gown
Susan Ormond
"How To Alter A Bridal Gown", provides step-by-step instructions, organized in easy-to-reference sections, to create the perfect fitting gown. Complete with illustrations and innovative techniques. This book is a must for either the professional seamstress who wants to make money at a business or the amateur seamstress who simply wants to...
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Bridal Durries of India
Ann Shankar, Jenny Housego (Contributor)
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