Apparel and fashion: technology and techniques

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLER

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Celebrating 100 years, Belstaff has been dubbed ‘the coolest British outerwear brand of all time’ by Maxim magazine.

15 beautiful embroidery projects from the era of Jane Austen.

This book contains everything you need to know about suits, from the traditional designs of the early 1900s, to innovative contemporary variations. It was awarded Financial Times’ Fashion Book of the Year.

This book contains everything you need to know about modern history of dress design, from the corset-free styles of 1920s flappers to the conceptual constructions of modern artists.

Boasting countless benefits and applications, handmade felt is a chunky, durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects. With Complete Feltmaking, any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece, water and soap.

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used dyes in the world. Featuring inspirational images and presented with a luxurious exposed and patterned spine, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo.

Transform your home and wardrobe with this fresh and modern take on tie-dye.

Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an aunt. In Freehand Fashion, Chinelo lets us in to the secret of how she does it.

Make six classic garments and create a stylish multi-layered wardrobe from scratch.

Stylish and practical garments to sew for active children, inspired by Japanese traditions.

Lena Santana has devised a collection of simple, beautifully made sewing projects that serve as a perfect introduction to dressmaking.