Under The Skirt

This study focuses on fibre skirts (liku) and associated tattooing (veiqia) worn by indigenous Fijian women in the nineteenth century, highlighting the link between clothing and the adorned human body and the ongoing relevance of museum collections and archives.

There are some things you would have never thought possible.Barbara Stone's story is to show you that the most difficult things in your life are possibilities, even if it might be a dream. This girl is about to show you a thousand and one things a girl in a skirt can do, because the weakness is not under her skirt, she has a strength you would never imagine, I am about to unravel the mystery of Barbara Stone. February 2018 Barbara's head rests on the arm placed on the mahogany surface of her office, she jerks up with a gasp and finds the darkened walls of the common room. The general light of the office keeps flickering, and she stands up to check the time, 11:30 pm. It is almost midnight, and she is still in the office. Barbara felt a headache as she stood up to leave the office; she had gotten up too fast and cannot remember what It happened. She could not remember anything and had no idea how she got here, but this would not be the first time this had happened. It is one of those unique experiences that made up the life of Barbara Stone.

A guide for sewing enthusiasts of all levels, written by a regular contributor to Stitch magazine, demonstrates how to draft a skirt pattern for custom fits and incorporate alterations into four basic silhouette styles, outlining essential techniques while explaining how to redesign each skirt for distinctive looks. Original.

All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts INCLUDES THREE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a wide range of stylish skirts. From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.

"Skirt Steak takes us deep into the world of more than 70 of the most brilliant women chefs working today"--P. [4] of cover.

'A meticulous guide not only to the vagina but to changing perceptions of womanhood' OBSERVER 'An empowering and enlightening book' IRISH TIMES The vagina is the ultimate symbol of female power. Sexual power, creative power and the power to prevent harm. For too long, though, the true extent of vaginal power has been ignored, hidden and misrepresented. Raising the skirt: the unsung power of the vagina reveals this revolutionary view of female genitalia and points the way to a new understanding of what it means to be female. An inspiration for millennia, the vagina is actually a muscular marvel of engineering - sensitive and strong, fluid and flexible. Far from being a passive vessel, female genitalia control the most important role of all: the survival of the species. Originally published as THE STORY OF V: OPENING PANDORA'S BOX