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The dressmaker : a novel / by Alcott, Kate.;
A spirited young maid on board the Titanic captures the attentions of two men including a kindhearted sailor and an enigmatic Chicago millionaire and barely escapes with her life before witnessing media scorn targeting her famous designer mistress.
Subjects: Love stories.; Historical fiction.; Women dressmakers; Titanic (Steamship); Shipwreck survival; English fiction;
© 2013., Anchor Books,
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The dressmakers of London [electronic resource]. by Kelly, Julia.;
Isabelle Shelton has always found comfort in the predictable world of her mother's dressmaking shop, Mrs. Shelton's Fashions, while her sister Sylvia turned her back on the family years ago to marry a wealthy doctor whom Izzie detests. When their mother dies unexpectedly, the sisters are stunned to find they've jointly inherited the family business. Izzie is determined to buy Sylvia out, but when she's conscripted into the WAAF, she's forced to seek Sylvia's help to keep the shop open. Realizing this could be her one chance at reconciliation with her sister, Sylvia is determined to save Mrs. Shelton's Fashions from closure—and financial ruin. Through letters, the sisters begin to confront old wounds, new loves, and the weight of family legacy in order to forge new beginnings in this lyrically moving novel perfect for fans of Genevieve Graham and Lucinda Riley.Appearance of the text and page layout can be modified according to the capabilities of the reading system (font family and font size, spaces between paragraphs, sentences, words, and letters, as well as color of background and text)All content can be read as read aloud speech or dynamic brailleHas alternative text descriptions for imagesTable of contents to all chapters of the text via linksElements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigationHigh contrast between text and backgroundThis publication claims to meet the EPUB Accessibility version 1.1 and WCAG version 2.2 AA StandardElectronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; Historical Fiction.; Literature.;
© 2025.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=10824723 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Simplicity Simply the best sewing book : the essential reference for all home sewers. by Simplicity Pattern Co.;
Before you begin -- Sewing for today. Reasons to sew ; Finding what flatters -- Understanding patterns. Selecting a pattern ; The pattern envelope ; Inside the envelope -- A buyer's guide. Fabric and notions ; Sewer's tools ; Sewing machines ; A place to sew -- A perfect fit. Measuring your body ; Pattern adjustments -- Universal basics. Pattern cutting ; Preparing to sew ; Machine sewing ; Seams and seam finishes ; Sewing with your scissors ; Sewing with a serger ; Sewing with your iron ; Hand sewing -- Sewing techniques. Using a serger ; Facings and interfacings ; Darts, tucks, pleats, and gathers ; Edgings ; Collars ; Sleeves and cuffs ; Waistlines ; Pockets ; Hems ; Closures ; Trims and decorations ; Tailoring the speed way -- Sewing on special fabrics. General guidelines ; Stabilizers ; Special fabrics -- Patternless projects."The Simplicity simply the best sewing book is full of hints and tips to allow you to learn to sew with confidence, and covers everything from reading patterns and buying fabric to advance tailoring skills. Fully illustrated throughout with colorful step-by-step instructions"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Dressmaking.; Sewing.; Machine sewing.;
© 2011., Simplicity Books,
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The dressmakers of Auschwitz : the true story of the women who sewed to survive / by Adlington, Lucy,1970-author.;
Drawing on a vast array of sources, including interviews with the last surviving seamstress, this powerful book tells the story of the brave women who used their sewing skills to survive the Holocaust, exposing the greed, cruelty and hypocrisy of the Third Reich.Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-374) and index.
Subjects: Auschwitz (Concentration camp); World War, 1939-1945; Jewish women in the Holocaust.; Women prisoners.; Dressmakers.;
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The dressmaker of Khair Khana : five sisters, one remarkable family, and the woman who risked everything to keep them safe / by Tzemach Lemmon, Gayle.;
Includes bibliographical references.The incredible true account of Kamila Sidiqi who, when her father and brother were forced to flee Kabul, became the sole breadwinner for her five siblings. Armed only with grit and determination, she picked up a needle and thread and created a thriving business of her own and held her family together.The news arrives and everything changes -- A time of goodbyes -- Stitching the future back together -- The plan goes to market -- An idea is born...but will it work? -- Class is in session -- An unexpected wedding party -- A new opportunity knocks -- Danger in the night sky -- Epilogue: Kabul Jan Kaweyan and Kamela's faith in good fortune.
Subjects: Sediqi, Kamela, 1977-; Sediqi, Kamela, 1977-; Dressmakers; Sisters; Businesswomen; Community life;
© c2011., Harper,
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The dressmakers of Prospect Heights : a novel / by Zeldis, Kitty,author.;
"For fans of Fiona Davis, Beatriz Williams, and Joanna Goodman, a mesmerizing historical novel from the bestselling author of Not Our Kind about three women in post-World War I New York City and the secrets they hold. Brooklyn 1919. As New York City continues to reel from the losses of both World War I and the deadly influenza epidemic, the lives of three very different women are about to take an unexpected turn. Recently arrived from New Orleans, Beatrice is trying to establish her dress shop with help from Alice, a teenaged orphan she brought north with her, while their neighbor, newlywed Catherine, longs for a baby she cannot seem to conceive. When Bea befriends Catherine and the two start to become close, Alice feels left out of their bond. In her search for a family of her own, she'll set into motion a series of events that will make all three women confront painful secrets from the past in order to envision a better future. Moving from the bustling streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan to late 19th century Russia and the lively quarters of New Orleans, Two Daughters is a story of female friendship, the families we are born into and the families we make, and how some bonds can be tested but never broken"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Women; Orphans; Dressmaking; Female friendship; Family secrets; Nineteen twenties;
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The dressmakers of Auschwitz: the true story of the women who sewed to survive / [electronic resource]. by Adlington, Lucy.;
At the height of the Holocaust twenty-five young inmates of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp - mainly Jewish women and girls - were selected to design, cut, and sew beautiful fashions for elite Nazi women in a dedicated salon. It was work that they hoped would spare them from the gas chambers.This fashion workshop - called the Upper Tailoring Studio - was established by Hedwig Höss, the camp commandant's wife, and patronized by the wives of SS guards and officers. Here, the dressmakers produced high-quality garments for SS social functions in Auschwitz, and for ladies from Nazi Berlin's upper crust.Drawing on diverse sources - including interviews with the last surviving seamstress - The Dressmakers of Auschwitz follows the fates of these brave women. Their bonds of family and friendship not only helped them endure persecution, but also to play their part in camp resistance. Weaving the dressmakers' remarkable experiences within the context of Nazi policies for plunder and exploitation, historian Lucy Adlington exposes the greed, cruelty, and hypocrisy of the Third Reich and offers a fresh look at a little-known chapter of World War II and the Holocaust. Provided by author.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; History.;
© 2021.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=5962320 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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The night tiger / by Choo, Yangsze,author.;
A vivacious dance-hall girl in 1930s colonial Malaysia is drawn into unexpected danger by the discovery of a severed finger that is being sought by a young houseboy in order to protect his late master's soul.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Mothers and daughters; Superstition; Dressmakers;
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The edge of summer / by Shipman, Viola,author.;
"Devastated by the sudden death of her mother, a quiet, loving and intensely private Southern seamstress called Miss Mabel, who overflowed with pearls of Ozarks wisdom but never spoke of her own family,Sutton Douglas makes the impulsive decision to pack up and head north to the Michigan resort town where she believes she will find answers to the lifelong questions shes had about not only her mothers past but also her own place in the world. Recalling Miss Mabels sewing notions that were her childhood toys, Sutton buys a collection of buttons at an estate sale from Bonnie Lyons, the imposing matriarch of the lakeside community. Propelled by a handful of trinkets left behind by her mother and glimpses into the history of the magical lakeshore town, Sutton becomes tantalized by the possibility that Bonnie is the grandmother she never knew. But is she? As Sutton cautiously befriends Bonnie and is taken into her confidence, she begins to uncover the secrets about her family that Miss Mabel so carefully hid, and about the role that Sutton herself unwittingly played in it all."--Amazon.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Mothers; Family secrets; Bereavement; Mothers and daughters; Women dressmakers; Buttons;
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The lost art of dress : the women who once made America stylish / by Przybyszewski, Linda.;
"As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We chase fads, choose inappropriate materials and unattractive cuts, and waste energy tottering in heels when we could be moving gracefully. Quite simply, we lack the fashion know-how we need to dress professionally and flatteringly. As historian and expert dressmaker Linda Przybyszewski reveals in The Lost Art of Dress, it wasn't always like this. In the first half of the twentieth century, a remarkable group of women-the so-called Dress Doctors-taught American women how to stretch each yard of fabric and dress well on a budget. Knowledge not money, they insisted, is the key to timeless fashion. Based in Home Economics departments across the country, the Dress Doctors offered advice on radio shows, at women's clubs, and in magazines. Millions of young girls read their books in school and at 4-H clothing clubs. As Przybyszewski shows, the Dress Doctors' concerns weren't purely superficial: they prized practicality, and empowered women to design and make clothing for both the workplace and the home. They championed skirts that would allow women to move about freely and campaigned against impractical and painful shoes. Armed with the Dress Doctors' simple design principles-harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis-modern American women from all classes could learn to dress for all occasions in a way that made them confident, engaged members of society. A captivating and beautifully-illustrated look at the world of the Dress Doctors, The Lost Art of Dress introduces a new audience to their timeless rules of fashion and beauty-rules which, with a little help, we can certainly learn again."--"The Lost Art of Dress explores how, in the first half of the 20th century, a remarkable group of women, whom Przybyszewski calls the Dress Doctors, taught Americans how to dress well and spearheaded a nationwide movement toward beautiful, economical, and egalitarian fashion. By the 1960s, however, the reign of the Dress Doctors was coming to an end. During the 70's and 80's, the rejection of the Dress Doctors went even further, as feminist groups targeted Home Economics classes in schools as examples of society's pervasive sexism"--Includes bibliographical references and index.Introducing the Dress Doctors -- Art: principles for beauty -- Occasions: the duty and pleasure of dress -- Thrift: much for little -- Revolt: the fall of the Dress Doctors -- Aftermath: tyrannies of age and size.
Subjects: Fashion; Women fashion designers;
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