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In this book, ‘The Designer’s Dream,’ a truly remarkable work of divine inspiration, she shares the powerful testimony of the story of her passion-filled and purposeful life journey into the world of fashion design.

Fashion by Design, Second Edition, explains how the elements and principles of design relate to fashion, based on the philosophy of the Bauhaus Experiment of the 1920s and 1930s, which is the foundation for art education in the United States. The book is structured into three parts: the stages of the design process (inspiration, identification, conceptualization, exploration/refinement, definition/modeling, communication, and production); physical elements (such as line, shape, form, space, texture, light, pattern, color, and value); and theoretical principles (like balance, emphasis, rhythm, proportion, and unity) of design. This is reinforced by fashion designer profiles and illustrations covering art, architecture, and fashion. The book aims to improve the designer's eye for creating fashion and related art forms; to identify terminology used in the communication of fashion; and to show how other factors, such as the human form, clothing structure, historic silhouettes, fashion trends, culture, and industry trends, may impact the development of a line or a collection. New to this Edition: -A more user-friendly order of information, in a more condensed language style, with updated color visuals -Expanded section on the design process, with information on sustainable design -New creative assignments at the end of chapters with application to the fields of fashion design (including the development of a design journal), fashion merchandising (such as styling, product development, buying or trend research) and theater arts (such as costumes, sets, lighting) STUDIO Features: -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary - Downloadable “Paper Dolls” pdfs for students to interact with key concepts of the design process Instructor Resources: -PowerPoint® slides featuring key concepts from each chapter -Instructor's Guide with sample course outlines for teaching and tools for integrating the STUDIO with the course

Many new or young designers dream of having their own label, but most may not know how to make their dreams a reality and become successful in a competitive marketplace. In her practical guidebook, an experienced fashion designer and entrepreneur provides insight on how to break into the fashion industry, overcome obstacles, create a business, market a brand, and launch a fashion show. Nila Palacios, owner of Nila Palacios Latin Fashion, begins with introspective questions directed at aspiring fashion designers to help identify strengths, weaknesses, a motto, and specific goals. While encouraging designers to stay true to their individuality, passions, and objectives, Palacios provides step-by-step guidance that teaches specifically how to: Find inspiration and bring it to life through designs; Look for trends and colors and incorporate them into a collection; Design sketches, make a pattern, and select and cut fabrics; Match fabrics with specific styles; Conduct market research, identify a target market, and find a niche; and Compile a collection, market a product, choose models, and organize a show. Fashion with Passion provides clear, focused guidance for anyone interested in breaking into the fashion industry and achieving their dreams.

The must-have book for anyone thinking about a life in fashion. Fashion designer, red carpet expert and educator Nick Verreos provides an insightful view into how to harness your passion for fashion and translate it into a successful career. With over 20 years of experience in the industry and an extensive knowledge in teaching fashion, Nick has amassed a lifetime of "Tips & Tricks" to help the reader navigate this world. A Passion For Fashion will help young fashionistas maximize their time at design school, as well as prepare them for a life in the industry—and even shares advice on how readers can start their own business. Along the way, you'll find out how Nick's Mantras of "No Should've, Would've, Could've" and "Get The Coffee" can guide you along the path of success. Nick will even dish on his time on Project Runway and share all the lessons he learned from his time on reality TV. If you are thinking of studying fashion, becoming a fashion designer or working in the industry, this book will soon become your indispensable guide to life in fashion. Includes design sketches and photos from the author's personal collection.

In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 downloadable patterns. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy's unique color sense and eye-catching textile designs.

Join 15 of Moda's all-star designers as they explore creative small quilt patterns that you'll love to stitch. These mini-quilts are tailor-made for scraps. With designs ranging from easy to intricate--plus many make-in-a-day designs--these fun little quilts are showcased in photos that will inspire you to display your mini creations as artful accents to your decor. This collection features patterns by your favorite Moda designers: Pat Sloan, Carrie Nelson, Brigitte Heitland, Camille Roskelley, Me and My Sister Designs, Sherri McConnell, Sandy Gervais, Edyta Sitar, Lynne Hagmeier, Vanessa Christenson, Anne Sutton, Laurie Simpson, Jen Kingwell, Lisa Bongean, and Betsy Chutchian. Many of the quilts are quick to finish; all are fun to make Each mini project offers an opportunity to try a different technique--traditional piecing, applique, paper piecing, and even embroidery

Visionary Women Collective 2023 is a reference book. It is a collection of 100 most notable women professionals and women owned businesses from India. The Book is aimed to be beneficial to both Women featured in the book and to the investors who are interested in investing in women owned ventures. The Women entrepreneurship space is becoming very crowded and investable women owned businesses with the bandwidth to scale are getting lost in the crowd, which becomes quite a challenge for both women and the investors to reach out to each other. Through the visionary collective we handpick such women and feature them for the right opportunity. The Write Up will contain personal information, professional capabilities and bandwidth of her business which will be presented as the primary due diligence for any investor to initiate interest in her venture. The Book will be marketed among communities, business chambers, investors and venture capitalists with a similar purpose. The feature also promotes brand positioning and brand building for her venture. The Collective also serves as an important source for reaching credible Indian women service providers. For eg, Indian Ayurvedic Practitioners are in demand in the western countries, to reach such professionals, this collective serves as a trusted source. This helps both the consumer and the practitioner connect with each other.

Jam-packed with Kim's tried-and-true tips Quilters everywhere have fallen in love with Kim Diehl's beautiful quilts, and you can too! In this latest collection, Kim focuses exclusively on patchwork for those who love her style but don't have the time or inclination to add appliqué touches. Make your way through sixteen easy-to-piece projects from wall quilts, table toppers, bed quilts with supersized blocks, and even a charming mini sampler quilt, all in Kim's sought-after style. Best-selling author Kim Diehl of the popular Simple series returns with dozens of tried-and-true tips—no matter the skill level, they'll make every quilter a better quilter. Play with simple Snowball and Churn Dash blocks or try showy stars and zigzags. Browse through spectacular photography throughout the book, offering a wealth of display ideas.